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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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Can Decibel Cannabis (TSXV:DB) Navigate Its Next Growth...
by kalkineca on October 19, 2026Decibel Cannabis folds its Chief Revenue Officer role into existing leadership after Adam Coates resigns, days after a UK medical brand licensing deal.
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Devils on the loose: The deadly cost of Kanehsatà:ke’s...
by Kenneth Jackson on October 19, 2026There's been at least two execution-style killings and more than 30 arsons connected to Kanehsatà:ke unregulated cannabis industry.
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Ex-NFL star: eliminating pot sales would set ‘dangerous...
by Ella Adams on October 19, 2026Ricky Williams urged voters to vote “no” on Question 8, reflecting on how he uses cannabis to help with social anxiety and how other athletes use it to cope.
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NJ Bills Aim to Extend Hemp THC Sales, Punish Unlicensed...
by Tony Lange on October 19, 2026Lawmakers advanced a pair of bills to delay the prohibition of intoxicating hemp products and to levy hefty fines on stores selling unregulated cannabis.
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Legal Retailers Welcome Ontario's Plan to Target Illegal...
by David Brown on October 19, 2026The proposed changes will be part of an upcoming legislative package.
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European Cannabis at the Crossroads: Regulation Across...
by Tamás Kardos on October 19, 2026Tamás Kardos examines how Europe’s differing cannabis policies affect patients, CBD businesses, and supply chains—and why cross-border coordination matters.
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Do THC And CBD Degrade Over Time At Room Temperature?
by Johnny Green on October 19, 2026A team of researchers based in the United States and Egypt conducted an analysis to determine the best temperature to store cannabis products.
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Cannabis formulation reduces morphine use in clinical trial
by Kevin Dinneen on October 19, 2026Patients given a single, high dose of a cannabis-based medicine used 48% less morphine over 24 hours than those given a placebo in a randomised clinical trial.
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Poorer Mental Health Linked to Cannabis Use Among Cancer...
by BIOENGINEER.ORG on October 19, 2026A survey of cancer survivors at an NCI-designated cancer center found that those reporting average or below average mental health had nearly twice the odds of using cannabis after diagnosis, with the strongest effect among survivors who had never used cannabis before their
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New Maryland law limits board action against veterinarians...
by Justin Louis, Content Producer on October 17, 2026A law that took effect October 1 bars the state veterinary board from taking certain disciplinary actions against veterinarians solely for discussing or recommending cannabis or CBD products for animals.
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Estate agent jailed over importation of 32.2kg of Canadian...
by Francis Iwuchukwu on October 19, 2026An estate agent, Salami Abideen Jide, has been convicted and sentenced to six years' imprisonment for the unlawful importation of...
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Soil trail leads police to suspects after suspected...
by Emily Carubia on October 19, 2026A 21-year-old man and two boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested
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Woman remanded after 18.6kg cannabis seizure at...
by Newsroom on October 19, 2026A 22-year-old woman has been remanded in custody after being arrested at Thessaloniki Airport with more than 18.6 kilograms of cannabis in her luggage.
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North Lincolnshire Matters
by facebookapp on October 19, 2026Arrests Made in Epworth After Drugs and Fire Arms Found Three people have been arrested after police discovered suspected cannabis plants and multiple components believed to be from firearms during...
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Glasgow man caught with £131k cannabis haul in suitcases...
by Emylie Howie on October 19, 2026A Glasgow man is facing a possible jail term after Border Force officers discovered £131,100 worth of cannabis in his luggage at Glasgow Airport.
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Inside Gandaki’s new cannabis law: Who can grow it,...
by @kathmandupost on October 19, 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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Major Cannabis Cultivation Destroyed in Udaipur
by Bhupendra Singh Chundawat on October 15, 2026A joint operation in Udaipur led to the destruction of over 1.33 lakh illegal cannabis plants valued at approximately ₹199.50 crore.
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Muntaka urges Ghanaian cannabis growers to form...
by Albert Kuzor on October 12, 2026The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has urged Ghanaians interested in cannabis cultivation to form business ventures to grow the varieties permitted under the country’s laws.
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NCB joins drive to curb cannabis cultivation in Odisha's...
by The Hawk on October 11, 2026Narcotics Control Bureau and Odisha Anti Narcotics Task Force launch 'Mission Zero Cannabis Cultivation' to eliminate illicit cannabis cultivation in two districts by 2027.
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George Gstar’s Role in the Cannabis Industry: Business,...
by Journal on October 10, 2026George Gstar, born George Vladimir Acello on November 22, 1992, is an American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, recording artist, and public figure of Russian and Italian heritage.
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Upper endoscopy patients who inhale cannabis may need more...
by Medical Xpress on October 18, 2026Patients who smoke or vape cannabis may need more anesthesia during an upper endoscopy than those who use edibles or do not use cannabis, according to a new study presented at the Anesthesiology 2026 ...
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Edible Marijuana Dangers: How Parents Can Prevent THC...
by HealthyChildren.org on October 17, 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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'It’s not easy being a Jewish weed brand': Tokin' Jew...
by Rachel Fink on October 15, 2026A new law changes how much THC is allowed in edibles and beverages, which could deal a blow to Jewish cannabis companies
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Baltimore officials pledge zero tolerance for illegal...
by Adam Bednar on October 14, 2026Baltimore public safety agencies pledged zero tolerance for businesses that break the law for profit, but they would not say whether they would investigate three smoke shops where Baltimore Sun reporters bought products marketed as…
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Man Who Sold Marijuana Gummies To Middle School Students On...
by Lisa Finn on October 13, 2026He also sold cocaine and marijuana to an undercover officer, DA says.
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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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Cannabis licensees in New York pay above-average wages, new...
by mmjdaily.com on September 23, 2026Despite facing significant structural challenges, New York's cannabis licensees already pay higher-than-average wages and devote a substantial share of gross revenue to labor costs, according…
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Survey finds NY cannabis jobs pay more than other sectors
by Brendan J. Lyons on September 21, 2026The survey by FTI Consulting was sponsored by an association of cannabis industry stakeholders who say a minimum wage could imperil their already struggling businesses.
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US Lawmakers File Bill to Allow Cannabis Users Access to...
by Tony Lange on September 18, 2026The legislation would prevent an individual’s prior or current cannabis use from being a disqualifying factor in federal job opportunities.
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Is recreational marijuana on Florida's ballot next month?...
by Samantha Neely,C. A. Bridges on October 19, 2026Recreational marijuana is not on the 2026 Florida ballot. Here is what you need to know about current state laws.
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A Return To Criminalization Is Not The Solution To Unfair...
by Marijuana Moment on October 19, 2026“This division, at once under- and over-regulated, is not the cannabis and cannabinoid industry that any of us need.” By Adam Smith, Marijuana Policy Project This week, Chris Lindsey, a former Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) staffer and now vice president of the industry association American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH), published an […]
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Fact Check: Claim that Texas made marijuana possession a...
by Aleksandra Wrona on October 19, 2026Under state law, possession of 2 ounces or less of marijuana remains a misdemeanor.
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California's Strange Addiction Politics: Cannabis Is Fine,...
by Roger Bate on October 19, 2026California has a peculiar approach to public health. You can buy cannabis, caffeinated beverages, and cigarettes. But smokers hoping to switch to flavored nicotine vapes face mounting restrictions. In
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CA's Strange Addiction Politics: Cannabis Is Fine, Nicotine...
by Roger Bate on October 19, 2026
California has a peculiar approach to public health. You can buy cannabis, caffeinated beverages, and cigarettes. But smokers hoping to switch to flavored nicotine vapes face mounting restrictions. &n
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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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