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New CAA Study on Edible Cannabis and Collision Risk

advertising@420intel.com (Buzz) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:59:47 GMT

Impaired driving remains a serious concern on Canadian roads, and a growing body of research shows that cannabis—especially in edible form—plays a bigger role than many people realize. A new study supported by CAA offers important insight into how edibles affect young drivers, and the findings highlight why education and awareness are more crucial than ever.

They Relied On Marijuana Daily. Now Crisis Looms

advertising@420intel.com (Buzz) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:48:21 GMT

BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — For the past several years, 75-year-old Miguel Laboy has smoked a joint with his coffee every morning. He tells himself he won’t start tomorrow the same way, but he usually does.

MMJ Stands with DEA - Huntington's Chorea Persists

advertising@420intel.com (Buzz) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:47:06 GMT

Scientists Reveal Inaccurate Weed THC Labels

advertising@420intel.com (Buzz) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:39:53 GMT

Colorado researchers tested hundreds of cannabis products and found that almost half of flower labels overstated their THC potency.

FundCanna Rocks MJBizCon ‘25 with Cool Finance Tech!

advertising@420intel.com (Buzz) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:27:20 GMT

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / November 26, 2025 / FundCanna, the leading lender for the cannabis industry, is taking center stage at MJBizCon 2025 by sponsoring The Hub at the Las Vegas Convention Center and hosting three education sessions during the conference. CEO Adam Stettner will also speak on the panel “How Unchecked Credit and Poor Collections Are Strangling the Cannabis Supply Chain” on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 10:50 a.m.

Parsippany Approves Two New Cannabis Dispensaries

advertising@420intel.com (Buzz) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:18:31 GMT

PARSIPPANY — The Township Council of Parsippany-Troy Hills has formally endorsed applications by Fresh Dispensary Parsippany, LLC, and Troy Hills Club, LLC, in their pursuit of Class 5 Recreational Cannabis Retailer Licenses from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). The unanimous vote followed a thorough review by the township’s Cannabis Advisory Committee and reflects the businesses’ compliance with local ordinances and zoning regulations.

Stolen Tesla Chase Ends With Huge Marijuana Bust

advertising@420intel.com (Buzz) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:40:57 GMT

Marijuana Haul Bust: High-Speed Chase Ends With 17-Year-Old in Custody

Over $5B in Cannabis Tax Collected!

advertising@420intel.com (Buzz) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:23:45 GMT

OTTAWA — Ottawa and the provinces raked in more than $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the drug was legalized for recreational use in October 2018.

The federal government has collected $1.2 billion, with the remaining $4.2 billion going to provincial coffers.

Ontario took in the greatest provincial share of revenue $1.5 billion with Alberta coming in second at just over $1 billion, despite having less than a third of Ontario's population.

Alberta collected the most per capita tax revenue of any province since recreational cannabis was legalized, pulling in about $210 per person.

In terms of per capita tax revenue, Alberta easily surpassed its nearest rivals the Northwest Territories, which collected $135.80 per person. They are followed by the Yukon at $126.35, Saskatchewan at $121.55 and Newfoundland and Labrador at $113.65.

Quebec has the lowest per capita share of recreational cannabis tax revenue, at just $55.31 per person since October 2018.

The information comes in an answer to a House of Commons order paper question from Quebec Conservative MP Luc Berthold, who asked for a breakdown of cannabis tax revenue and spending on associated prevention programs.

Federal tax revenue does fall short of the government's original projects. In the 2018-19 budget, the government expected to see $690 million in cannabis tax revenue over the first five years of recreational legalization. Ottawa collected about $567 million by the end of the 2022-23 fiscal year.

Cannabis education spending is well below the original projection. The 2018-19 budget projected $83 million in spending over the first five years of recreational legalization. However, Health Canada reports it spent about $21.6 million on education and prevention programs since recreational cannabis use was legalized.

More than half of that $13 million was spent in the 2018-19 fiscal year alone.

The national health agency spent less than $500,000 in total on cannabis education and prevention programs in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 fiscal years — the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Canada cannabis program spending increased in each subsequent complete tax year since then, and hit $2.3 million in 2024-25.

The federal government also contributed about $29.6 million to 26 other cannabis education and prevention programs since 2018.

This data does not include tax revenue from Manitoba because that province is the only one that does not take part in the federally managed cannabis taxation framework.

The tax revenue data for 2025 is incomplete, covering April 1 to Aug. 31.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 25, 2025.

David Baxter, The Canadian Press

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Saranac Lake Launches Cannabis Grant Program

advertising@420intel.com (Buzz) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:54:45 GMT

The village of Saranac Lake is preparing to launch a new tax grant program funded by local cannabis sales, aiming to reinvest revenue into community organizations, events and initiatives. During Monday’s meeting, the village board refined the details of a proposed law that would allocate 75% of cannabis tax revenue toward grants, with a maximum award of $5,000. The board is expected to vote on the law on Dec. 8.

Wake-and-Bake Culture Faces Harsh Reality Check

advertising@420intel.com (Buzz) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:45:45 GMT

Daily cannabis use has quietly become a defining part of modern life for many weed smokers, especially since legalization and commercialization made high-potency products widely accessible. For some, the routine resembles a classic wake-and-bake — lighting up first thing in the morning, long before the day begins. For 75-year-old Miguel Laboy, that pattern has become all too familiar.