Israel’s Cabinet decriminalized the recreational use of cannabis, or marijuana, at its weekly meeting on Sunday March 6, 2017 in a move hailed by politicians from across the spectrum. Israel’s Cabinet decriminalized the recreational use of cannabis, or marijuana, at its weekly meeting on Sunday March 6, 2017 in a move hailed by politicians from across the spectrum.
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Israel approves partial marijuana decriminalisation12 min ago
The Israeli government today approved a plan to partially decriminalise marijuana use in public in favour of fines and treatment, officials said. First-time users who confess will be fined 1,000 shekels .
Top students more likely to smoke pot, drink alcohol, study says
British teens with the highest test scores are less likely to smoke cigarettes yet more likely to drink alcohol and smoke pot compared with teens with lower scores, according to a study published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal Open. Although some people believe smart students simply have a tendency to experiment, James Williams and Gareth Hagger-Johnson, co-authors of the new study, say these patterns of substance use may continue into adulthood.
North America Cannabis Market to Expand at 33% CAGR during 2016-2021
North America Cannabis market, by Derivatives , by application type – Forecast from 2016 to 2021 Major key Players include Canadian Cannabis Corporation,Plandai Biotechnology,Tweed Marijuana,Affinor Growers,Cannabis Sativa Inc.,Cannavest,Canna Brands,Omnicanna Health Solutions,Privateer Holdings PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, January 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Market Synopsis of Cannabis Market The report on North America cannabis market focuses primarily on the major markets in the region such as the U.S. Canada and Mexico. The market size of cannabis stood over USD 3.5 billion in 2015.
BRIEF-Gilla says private placement for up to $1.5 mln gross proceeds
ROME, Jan 16 McDonald’s received a lukewarm reception when it opened a new branch just steps from St. Peter’s Square last month, but on Monday the fast food giant accepted a challenge to adopt one of Pope Francis’s cherished principles – feeding the hungry.
Cannabis user lays complaint against police for being denied food, water during arrest
A cannabis user has filed a complaint against police for what he claims was inhumane treatment following a recent arrest. Whangarei man Nathan Tucker said he spent six hours in police cells and was denied food, water, and medicine during that time.
Here are the best and worst investments from 2016
With the S&P/TSX composite index up roughly 18 per cent, the S&P/TSX venture up 44 per cent and the major U.S. indices all hitting record highs, you had to have a really good year in 2016 to stand out from the pack. And, from the Russian ruble to the mighty marijuana plant, there were plenty of assets that did just that.
REPLAY: B.C. this week in video
Recreational marijuana could be sold in storefronts to Canadians 18 and older if the federal government materializes recommendations made by a task force that was set to explore the legalization of the drug. See More > It’s been almost a week since a large-scale apartment fire left a dozen Langley residents homeless.
Vancouver Island cannabis growers high on legal pot prospects
Tilray president Brendan Kennedy says the company will enter the recreational marijuana market but with a different brand and product than its medical marijuana line. Licensed medical marijuana producers on Vancouver Island are already angling for expansion into a legalized recreational market as proposed new rules take shape.