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Pot Shop News™ Issue #009
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Issue #009 covers cannabis drive-thrus, federal rescheduling, inspection readiness, testing and quality, workforce development, careers and Jointalism™.
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Voters in Michigan-Indiana border town tell marijuana...
by Gus Burns | fburns@mlive.com on November 5, 2026Nearly 52% of voters chose to keep the ban on pot businesses, reversing a 2024 decision that had permitted unlimited retailers
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Edmonton's Aurora Cannabis agrees to sell to Organigram,...
by Graison Foster on November 5, 2026By the spring of 2022, Aurura decided to close its massive greenhouse near Edmonton.
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Ontario Cannabis Trafficking Bust: Legal Implications...
by UL Lawyers on November 5, 202623 individuals were charged following a major cannabis trafficking operation in Ontario, affecting both local and international markets.
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What Democratic control means for Michigan’s floundering...
by crainsdetroit.com on November 5, 2026The industry’s immediate challenge remains economic: the new 24% wholesale tax, falling prices and excess supply.
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What Does the Organigram and Aurora Deal Mean for Cannabis...
by kalkineus on November 5, 2026Explore cannabis stocks as Organigram agrees to acquire Aurora Cannabis in a friendly deal after a rejected hostile bid, creating a global medical cannabis leader.
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Korea accelerates natural product commercialization with...
by Hong A-reum on November 5, 2026Korea accelerates natural product commercialization with institute–industry ties From CBD APIs to bracken therapies, institutes pair with companies to speed lab breakthroughs into products
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Study Finds CBD Strengthens Brain Connectivity in Children...
by Anthony Martinelli on November 4, 2026A new study published today in the journal Cerebral Cortex found that cannabidiol (CBD) increased communication between specific brain regions involved in attention and social … Continue reading
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New Review Finds Marijuana Terpenes and Minor Cannabinoids...
by Anthony Martinelli on November 4, 2026Terpenes and minor cannabinoids found in marijuana can influence pain signaling through biological mechanisms that extend beyond the body’s traditional cannabinoid receptors, according to a … Continue reading
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THCA and HHC set for ban under new cannabis crackdown
by Liam O'Dowd on November 4, 2026Proposed Class B controls on 12 cannabinoids could create unintended consequences for legitimate hemp and CBD businesses, according to the trade association CTA, who are calling on the Home Office to clarify how the new restrictions will be applied.
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£35,000 of medicinal cannabis stolen in armed robbery on...
by Callum Maggs on November 4, 2026Medicinal cannabis products worth around £35,000 were stolen during an armed robbery on the A34 near Newbury.
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Bihar: 176 grams of cannabis, illegal pistol seized; two...
by IANS on November 5, 2026Two men arrested in Bhojpur, Bihar for illegal weapon possession and drug trafficking. Police seize pistol, cartridges and cannabis in ongoing crackdown on crime and narcotics.
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Plegma operation marks important step against organised...
by cyprus-mail.com on November 5, 2026The nationwide police operation ‘Plegma’ is an important step in the fight against organised crime, particularly drug trafficking networks, the justice ministry said on Thursday. The ministry praised the professionalism and commitment of police officers involved in the operation, which is coordinated by the newly established directorate for combating […]
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Hong Kong Customs Seizes About 9kg of Suspected Cannabis...
by Bastillepost on November 5, 2026Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $1.9 million at airportHong Kong Custom
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Albanian illegal migrant who was jailed over £1.5m...
by Rory Tingle on November 5, 2026EXCLUSIVE: The immigration tribunal found Ndue Paluca's crime may not meet the threshold for 'serious harm' because the cannabis was seized before it was sold on the streets.
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26 arrested in major Cyprus police operation targeting...
by cyprus-mail.com on November 5, 2026Twenty-six individuals have been taken into custody in a major nationwide police operation aimed at suspected drug trafficking networks, authorities reported on Thursday. The nationwide operation codenamed ‘Plegma’ (network) was led by the newly established directorate for combating organised crime, following a lengthy investigation initiated in […]
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Opinion: Open dialogue, education can change cannabis...
by @dailybruin on November 5, 2026This post was updated Feb. 5 at 7:07 p.m. We pride ourselves on curiosity, questioning mindsets, breaking stereotypes and expanding knowledge at UCLA. Yet one topic is often left in a cloud of haze: cannabis use and its role in higher education.
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Morocco cuts illegal cannabis cultivation by over 88% since...
by Khadija Tachfine on November 4, 2026Morocco’s Ministry of Interior said the area used for illegal cannabis cultivation fell from around 134,000 hectares in 2003 to 15,496 hectares in 2026,
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The ‘sober-curious’ autumn: How microdoses and hemp...
by Chris Silva on November 4, 2026If you’ve driven out to an orchard or hit a college football tailgate over the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed a shift in what people are
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on November 3, 2026The legislation opens the door to medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation under a rigorous licensing regime while keeping recreational use and unauthorised cultivation illegal.
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Supreme Court orders for medicinal and industrial Cannabis...
by the_farsight on November 2, 2026The Supreme Court has directed the government to introduce regulations allowing the controlled cultivation and production of cannabis for medicinal, scientific, agricultural and industrial purposes within three months. A joint bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Til Prasad Shrestha issued...
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on November 4, 2026It's important for parents understand how edible marijuana products are packaged, the amount of THC they contain, how the drug is absorbed in the body and what to do when a child accidentally eats them. Learn more here.
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Edible Marijuana Poisoning in Children
by UPMC | Life Changing Medicine on November 4, 2026The number of marijuana edible exposures in children increased drastically in recent years. Consuming edibles can have dangerous effects on kids. Learn more.
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Utah Medical Marijuana Sales Reach Record $17.9 Million in...
by Anthony Martinelli on November 4, 2026Utah medical marijuana sales reached a new monthly record of $17.9 million in October, bringing the state’s total for the first ten months of 2026 … Continue reading
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Oklahoma begins enforcing MMJ edibles packaging rules
by Margaret Jackson on November 3, 2026Regulators can fine MMJ businesses $500 per violation for edible packaging that appeals to kids, but processors say guidance is vague.
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Congress is banning many hemp products in December. Which...
by Amanda Schupak,Sarah Owermohle on November 3, 2026Changes to the federal definition of hemp products containing THC and other cannabinoids would take many gummies, tinctures and pills off the market.
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on November 2, 2026Canada's cannabis job market continues to grow, with new career opportunities across the country. In our November 2026 job posting roundup, you'll find roles in...
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Cannabis Career Expo Highlights Jobs and Business...
by Melissa Bryan on October 28, 2026Prospective workers and business owners gathered Monday at My Brother’s Workshop on St. Thomas to explore employment opportunities and build partnerships within the Virgin Islands’ developing cannabis industry.
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New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana...
by Adelyn Vigran on October 24, 2026New Rules For California Employers Testing for Marijuana Use Are Approaching Fast
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Cannabis Jobs Update
by Staff on October 2, 2026Explore the latest cannabis jobs in Canada for October 2026. Browse new career opportunities in retail, cultivation, production, and management across the country.
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Mass. marijuana industry employs nearly 18,000 people....
by Auzzy Byrdsell on September 25, 2026Workers worry about losing their jobs if voters kill their industry in November.
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What Democratic control means for Michigan’s floundering...
by crainsdetroit.com on November 5, 2026
The industry’s immediate challenge remains economic: the new 24% wholesale tax, falling prices and excess supply.
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Wisconsin election brings hope to cannabis shops facing...
by Abril Preciado on November 5, 2026Election results are bringing new hope to cannabis shops in Wisconsin. Several stores in the area have been fighting to stay open as a hemp ban is set to take effect next month.
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Could marijuana finally become legal in Texas? Election...
by Eleanor Dearman on November 4, 2026Here’s what’s next for Texas’ marijuana, hemp laws after a Democratic sweep
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Oxford votes to cap cannabis enterprises
by @sunjournal on November 4, 2026The revised ordinance passes, meaning no more than 14 annual cannabis licenses will be issued by the town. With 16 active ones now, the maximum will be met through attrition.
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How efforts to ban THC ousted one of Texas' most powerful...
by Gwen Howerton on November 4, 2026"I'm not going to legalize marijuana in Texas. And if people want to vote me out of office for that, so be it."
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Extreme heat is sending more people to the emergency room
by The Associated Press on August 27, 2026A Northwestern study of nearly 1 million Chicago ER visits found hot days spike gunshot wounds, kidney problems and even mental health issues.
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Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Psychosis Onset
by August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026 on August 26, 2026Cannabis users experience psychosis onset 2.5 years earlier on average compared with non-users, a meta-analysis shows.
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Oldest evidence of marijuana use discovered in...
by newsfromscience on August 25, 2026THC levels in braziers show mourners along the ancient Silk Road inhaled
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Cannabis Inhalation Linked to Less Cardiac Ectopy in...
by Brian Ellis on August 24, 2026Adults without a history of cardiac arrhythmias have less cardiac ectopy on days they were randomly assigned to inhale cannabis than on days they abstained.
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News at a glance: Antibioticmaking clams, marijuana for...
by newsfromscience on August 24, 2026The latest in science and policy
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