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Smokeshops should be the new "bar" for venues.
The cultural landscape is shifting right under our feet, yet our regulatory frameworks are still stuck in 2018. The legendary New Amsterdam Cafe—a staple of Vancouver’s cannabis culture since 1998—has officially opened its doors on Whyte Ave in Edmonton. It’s a massive win for community spaces and a massive vibe for the city. But while you can walk in, grab an espresso, and order a plate of nachos, there is a glaring, bureaucratic elephant in the room: you still can’t buy a THC beverage or a legal edible to enjoy right there on the premises...Our infrastructure needs to get with...
Opinion Piece: Forget flouride ... CBD should be in our tap water
There I was, sitting in a brutal accounting exam, right on the verge of breaking down in tears and walking out. If you’ve ever had severe test anxiety, you know exactly what that black hole feels like. But this time was different. The CBD I’d taken kicked in. I looked down at a question I couldn't solve, and instead of panicking, a wave of pure peace hit me. I literally thought, “I’m bad at math and that’s okay. Calm.” and just casually moved on to the next question. That moment of sudden, beautiful clarity changed everything for me. And it...
Cannabis does NOT make you lazy.
Cannabis doesn't make you lazy. Let’s be honest, we’ve all seen the movies. The "stoner" trope is usually a guy fused to a couch, surrounded by chip bags, and unable to remember where he put his shoes. But if you’re part of the Stonesmiths community, you know that reality looks a lot different. The idea that cannabis inherently makes you lazy is a tired stereotype; it ignores the science of cannabinoids and the reality of how people actually use this plant to level up their lives. In fact, for many, the right terpene profile and cannabinoid ratio is the very...
Why Legal Weed is actually a W
Let’s be honest… legal weed isn’t perfect. But acting like it hasn’t been a net positive? That’s just ignoring reality. There’s been a real shift; more people are choosing the plant over alcohol. And I’ll admit, before I got into the industry, I didn’t fully believe that would happen. I was optimistic about the medicinal side, sure… but recreationally? I wasn’t sold. Now? Completely different perspective. The Culture Shift Is Real Drinking is still the default. It’s baked into everything. But I’ve seen way too many older guys dealing with back pain or sleep issues “self-medicating” with whiskey… when THC...
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