WeedLife News Network

Hot off the press cannabis, marijuana, cbd and hemp news from around the world on the WeedLife Social Network.
Dispensary 33 selling pot shops to publicly traded weed giant in $55 million deal
420 Intel
Business & Finance
The stores in Uptown and West Town are being sold to Miami-based Ayr Wellness, which grows and sells cannabis across multiple states. A Florida-based pot giant is planning to purchase a pair of popular Chicago weed stores in a blockbuster $55 million deal, sources told the Chicago Sun-Times on Sunday. Dispensary 33’s two shops in Uptown and West To
Amazon executives have been charged as part of a $148,000 marijuana smuggling investigation, police in India said
420 Intel
Politics
Indian police said on Saturday they had charged senior executives of Amazon's local unit under narcotics laws in a case of alleged marijuana smuggling via the online retailer. Police in the central Madhya Pradesh state arrested two men with 20 kilograms of marijuana on November 14 and found they were using the Amazon India website to order and furt
What to know about using cannabis for sleep during these sleepless times
420 Intel
Medical News
Using cannabis to help with sleep should be treated as a therapy rather than a nightly routine. The last two years have tested the mental strength of millions of people. A good night’s sleep, in particular, has proved struggle for many as anxiety skyrocketed and routines were broken and shattered during the pandemic. The term “coronasomnia” was eve
What Is The Cannabis Community Thankful For This Thanksgiving?
420 Intel
Cannabis News
With much to be thankful for, industry experts appeared optimistic about continued progress through 2021 and into the new year. Cannabis operators tell Benzinga that there is much to be thankful for as the United States heads into Thanksgiving this year. Dozens of sources cited a range of subjects they’re thankful for, including the eroding stigma 
What Is The Cannabis Community Thankful For This Thanksgiving?
420 Intel
Cannabis News
With much to be thankful for, industry experts appeared optimistic about continued progress through 2021 and into the new year. Cannabis operators tell Benzinga that there is much to be thankful for as the United States heads into Thanksgiving this year. Dozens of sources cited a range of subjects they’re thankful for, including the eroding stigma 
Can cannabis help with migraine headaches? Experts are hopeful
420 Intel
Medical News
Migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world, affecting an estimated 1 billion people worldwide. Incredibly, despite the prevalence of this malady, traditional medicine has yet to offer an answer.  It’s not that there aren’t treatments for migraines; it’s that many people find these treatments don’t work. In some cases, the treatment
Wine Or Weed? Experts Discuss The Future Of Cannabis-Infused Beverages
420 Intel
Cannabis News
The adult-use of recreational marijuana is a fast-growing market, and non-alcoholic beverages have an even more meteoric rise. In places where recreational cannabis is legal, THC-infused beverages often share shelves with beer, wine and other drinks. But, should alcoholic beverage producers worry about competition from weed-infused beverages? Exper
Tech that converts liquid cannabis to a gel could change the way Canadians consume cannabis
420 Intel
Technology
Licensed to a Vancouver company, the goal is to employ technology that converts liquid solution to a gel to commercialize products in the form of a nasal spray. Australia’s University of Queensland (U.Q.) and Canada’s PreveCeutical Medical Inc. have teamed up for what is being called a revolutionary change in how patients will take medical cannabis
Canna Business Services Announces to New Jersey Cannabis Business Applicants: Act Fast!
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Thinking about applying for a cannabis business license in New Jersey? According to Emily Seelman, Founder and CEO of Canna Business Services, you will need to act fast. New Jersey is what we would consider a "competitive state" for licensing. This means that many MSOs (multi-state operators) and newcomers alike will be clamoring for licenses becau
Novato adopts restrictions for cannabis delivery shops
420 Intel
Business & Finance
Cannabis delivery businesses hoping to set up shop in Novato will now have fewer location options under new restrictions passed by the city this week. The Novato City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to require delivery businesses to be at least 600 feet away from residentially zoned areas. At the same time, the council loosened location restri
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace's cannabis decriminalization bill is personal – and a matter of principle
420 Intel
Politics
Mace says she turned to cannabis for relief after a traumatic life event Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has introduced legislation that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and give states control over cannabis laws and regulations. Speaking to Fox News about the bill, named the States Reform Act, Mace discussed her previous work on cannabi
Police: Two-dozen bags of marijuana, laced candy bars found in Wantagh home
420 Intel
Politics
 Police say more than two-dozen bags of marijuana were found in a Wantagh home. According to police, the discovery happened following an investigation into a call about a domestic disturbance. Police say when officers responded, they also found candy bars laced with mushrooms, cartridges of THC, and nearly $31,000 in cash.The homeowner, Anthony Sal
Weedmaps and Berner working to combat anti-weed platforms with cannabis-friendly site
420 Intel
Cannabis News
Berner once had his own business account on Instagram blocked. Rapper and cannapreneur Berner has teamed with Weedmaps to give people a place to feature cannabis on social media without fear of getting shut down. According to Ganjapreneur, the rapper who founded the Cookies brand and stores reports that Facebook and Instagram have been cracking dow
Village Farms International Reports that Delta, BC Cannabis and Produce Operations Continue as Usual Following Severe Weather Conditions
420 Intel
Business & Finance
VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Village Farms International, Inc. ("Village Farms" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VFF) (TSX: VFF) today reported that the Delta, British Columbia operations of both Pure Sunfarms (cannabis) and Village Farms Fresh (produce) have not incurred any disruption from the severe weather recently experienced in the r
How Crohn's Disease Opened My Eyes To The Healing Properties Of Cannabis
420 Intel
Medical News
Many founders of cannabis companies have origin stories about how the powerful plant changed their lives – from enhanced intimacy and increased focus to better performance in sports and better sleep. I, however, do not have the same story. In fact, I was never really interested in cannabis and was somewhat of a reluctant participant. (article origi
Prosecutor calls for a year of jail in the case of Canadian bombardier who fed soldiers cannabis cupcakes during live-fire exercise
420 Intel
Politics
Defence asks that the accused be dismissed from the Canadian Armed Forces and demoted to the rank of private. The defence and prosecution have made final submissions in the sentencing of Chelsea Cogswell, a bombardier who dosed soldiers with cannabis-infused cupcakes during a live-fire exercise in 2018. Cogswell, 28, was found guilty on nine charge
3 Tricks To Get Edibles To Kick-In Faster
420 Intel
Cannabis News
It can take a while to feel the effects of edibles, but there are a few tricks that can help you get your desired results faster. It’s a crapshoot with edibles. You never really know if you’ve consumed enough of them, because their effects don’t hit you until you’ve waited at least an hour after you’ve consumed them. This often results in the commo
Crystal Coast Pets to distribute Heirloom hemp supplements
420 Intel
Cannabis News
Heirloom Pet Products recently announced it has partnered with Crystal Coast Pets to expand distribution in the United States. Crystal Coast Pets will provide Heirloom’s water-soluble hemp-based pet supplements to independent retailers in North Carolina and South Carolina. “Crystal Coast Pets is a great fit for Heirloom Pet Products because they ar

WeedLife.com