The window coverings are finally coming down in BC, the competition bureau is urging higher tolerances in edibles, another CBD product is recalled because it may have crossed a drug classification line, the unpaid excise tax in Canadian cannabis approaches 200 million, I report on my recent tolerance break experience and I head to the Kootenays for Cultivar Corner with Woody Nelson’s Glade Runner. Windows are clear in BC Excise tax debt growing Competition Bureau's message to Health Canada Unlic...
May 28, 2023•40 min•Ep. 124
We are seeing it many new products so I look at CBG, we look at the urban myth that eating a mango can enhance your cannabis experience, ChatGPT is even showing up in weed circles, a mother’s day nod to moms who consume cannabis, and on Cultivar Corner we delight in Hawaiian Pineapple from Pineapple Buds. What is CBG? Mangoes and cannabis . AI for cannabis. Moms and cannabis. Pineapple Buds...
May 14, 2023•36 min•Ep. 123
I talk about my BC Cannabis Summit experience including a new course I won, from that summit a renewed respect and acknowledgment of first nations cannabis heritage and we hear about All Nations cannabis, one of the major sponsors of the summit. There are some policy changes for BC cannabis, on Cultivar Corner – Animal Face from Carmel and a story that asks is there really any difference between sativa and indica? Indigenous pushing cannabis forward Policy changes meant to help Sativa - Indica -...
Apr 30, 2023•41 min•Ep. 122
I re-visit the origin story for 420, look at 420 events across Canada, and we look beyond terpenes at how other ingredients add to the flavour and aroma in cannabis. We check in for the second BC Cannabis Summit, see who’s on the guest list and get ready for the rooftop smoking lounge. On Cultivar Corner it is the strain of the year with Jealousy from BLKMKT and I am a fan! Hazy history of 420 420 across Canada Leafly Strain of the year - Jealousy BLKMKT Jealousy What's after terpenes?...
Apr 16, 2023•36 min•Ep. 121
This episode a conversation with Janeen Davis VP of Sales and Morgan LaRosee Customer Service Manager at Joint Venture Craft Cannabis with some great insights into the industry today and the challenge and reward of bringing micro growers to the legal world. The Ontario Chamber of commerce has a pro-cannabis agenda, CBD may be the next anti-overdose therapy and on Cultivar Corner we visit Living Cannabis and sample Lemon Sugar Kush! Ontario COC cannabis friendly Joint Venture Craft Cannabis Livin...
Apr 02, 2023•50 min•Ep. 120
In this episode we hear concerns about the accuracy of the THC values in our cannabis while the level of THC in edibles continues to cause concern with Health Canada, new research introduces us to the terpene cluster, and a story to help you should ever consume too much cannabis and get more high than you desire. Speaking of being high, on Cultivar Corner I’m flying on Weed Me’s Moon Rocket Infused Sativa pre-roll. Is it time for THC testing standards? Edible vs Extract Debate Terpene Clusters W...
Mar 19, 2023•44 min•Ep. 119
I have to say no to cannabis during our upcoming visit to Australia so we'll be talking about taking a tolerance break, we’ve passed a billion dollars in excise tax collection, a study reveals how the cannabis plant generates all those cannabinoids, an opinion piece on legalization to-date, the premier speaker announced for the 2023 BC Cannabis Summit in Kelowna this April, a controversial new license for selling weed AND cocaine, and on Cultivar Corner 1964 Sour Cookies. $1B in Excise Taxes 202...
Mar 05, 2023•41 min•Ep. 118
I give the forgotten flavonoids some attention, a law suit against some Canadian banks for their cannabis discrimination, a new study find cannabis smoke less harmful than tobacco smoke, more shrinkage in the Canopy of the Canadian cannabis world, Amsterdam is dousing the smoke in their famed red light district, a listener suggests "Cultivar Corner – the Home Edition", and for our stop on Cultivar Corner it is Sitka Legends Pineapple Kali Mist. Canadian Banks Discriminating against cannabis Cano...
Feb 19, 2023•39 min•Ep. 117
This episode I talk with Beau Kilmer, the McCauley Chair in Drug Policy Innovation with the Rand corporation and get his thoughts on the current state of cannabis legalization and some options for policy change. Health Canada has noticed the appearance of packages of 50, 100 and 200 mg of THC when the limit is 10mg per package and they are not happy. More criticism for flavoured cannabis and its appeal for kids, I look at dialing in your perfect terpene profile and a listener shares his cannabis...
Feb 05, 2023•44 min•Ep. 116
In episode 115 we review some of the common terpenes found in cannabis and offer some advice for reading labels. We get the first report in BC’s survey about consumption spaces, a BC airport won't be getting a cannabis store, and a new processing facility in the Kootenays is changing the game. On Cultivar Corner Coast Mountain Cannabis and their sativa, Lucy in the Sky. We finish with a story on my falling dab rig. Field guide to terpenes Read your labels No Airport cannabis store Report on Cons...
Jan 22, 2023•41 min•Ep. 115
In the first episode of 2023 I encourage you to help Stop the Stigma, I look at the finalists for LP of the year in the Adcann Awards, first notice of the 2023 BC Cannabis Summit, SNDL gets final approval for Valens and Amsterdam may be losing it’s title of Cannabis capital. On Cultivar Corner Whistler Cannabis Organic BC White Grape OG. Stop the Stigma BC Cannabis Summit 2023 The Adcann Awards SNDL gets VALENS Whistler Cannabis BC White Grape OG on Shopburb...
Jan 08, 2023•31 min•Ep. 114
A review of 2022 in Cannabis, a former store owner who feels legalization stole the romance from the cannabis industry with legalization. Some controversy with Health Canada reviewing the grow licenses for some medical marijuana users, some California nuns are putting their faith in cannabis, and on Cultivar Corner a taste of premium concentrate live rosin – Animal Style from Brindle Farms part of the Old Growth Collective. Cannabis in 2022 Head shop lost the romance The Weed Nuns Roadside Simul...
Dec 25, 2022•33 min•Ep. 113
I look at some extravagant gifts for the cannabis lovers on your list, Leafly picked the cultivar of the year, I talk with Bella Mitchell who built the concentrates brand Roilty – which is up for LP brand of the Year in the Adcann awards, we ask if there is learning for other countries with Canada’s medical marijuana experience and on Cultivar Corner Purefire Cannabis Bubba Purple Punchsicle. That and more on episode 112 of The Cannabis Potcast. Extravagant cannabis gifts Roilty Concentrates Don...
Dec 12, 2022•47 min•Ep. 112
I offer up some gratitude for those who have helped build the potcast since I started it four years ago! A feature interview with Alfred Schaefer, President of the Retail Cannabis Council of BC with his thoughts on the industry and how they’re trying to encourage improvements. Some rats have absconded with 500kg of weed in Indian jails and on Cultivar Corner I sample some listener weed – a serious sativa called Serious 6. That and more on episode 111 of The Cannabis Potcast. Retail Cannabis Coun...
Nov 28, 2022•48 min•Ep. 111
This episode we meet Dan Sutton, CEO of Tantalus Labs and Founder of Stand For Craft about the perils of the current excise tax plan, is Uber Eats a good choice for cannabis delivery, a look at the impact on the brain for cannabis consumption and we will consume some cannabis on Cultivar Corner with Simply Bare’s organic BC DUCT TAPE. Cannabis delivery smoke and mirrors Stand for Craft Simply Bare BC Duct Tape Which is better for your brain, edibles or smoking?...
Nov 14, 2022•52 min•Ep. 110
In Episode 109 we acknowledge the end of our fourth year of legal cannabis in Canada with some thoughts on changes we’ve seen and we look around the world to identify where cannabis is currently legal. I talk about an important story that governments aren’t paying enough attention too – the multiple layers of excise tax that our preventing the industries success – two perspectives on that. We are back to local on Cultivar Corner with a new player in the Okanagan, Valhalla Flwr and their delightf...
Oct 30, 2022•45 min•Ep. 109
This episode we ask the question we all want an answer to; how long does a cannabis high last? We have a date for the start of Farmgate in BC and we’re going to talk with former NFL player Tarris Batiste author of the book Don’t Let it Smoke You about how to keep control of your cannabis use. We have another cannabis story that demonstrates many do not like smoking cannabis but I still do so on Cultivar Corner we taste Pink Mandarin from Tommy’s Craft Cannabis. Date for Farmgate Don't Let it Smo...
Oct 16, 2022•51 min•Ep. 108
We recognize 5 Indigenous cannabis companies, introduce the man at the head of the cannabis act review, Morris Rosenberg, discover that governments are the ONLY cannabis companies making a profit, some details on the latest BC cannabis conference, how long does your weed last and on Cultivar Corner Mint Cream Cake from BC Black and Dunesberry Farms. 5 indigenous owned cannabis companies Morris Rosenberg Profitable cannabis companies How long does weed last Mint Cream Cake Cannabis Review Survey...
Oct 02, 2022•33 min•Ep. 107
Mike Dolphin gives us the story of Ritual Green Cannabis out of Nova Scotia, a shout-out to the hard working cannabis reps, a UBC study finds no increase in traffic injuries after legalization, yes, CBD is psychoactive and we’ll discuss why. On Cultivar Corner Black Mambo for Ritual Green and I talk about the end of the 2022 growing season. No increase in traffic injuries after legalization CBD is psychoactive Ritual Green Cannabis...
Sep 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 106
I talk with Elad Barak about DJOT a new upcoming device for accurate cannabis dosage in drinks. I share my opinion on the recent strike affecting cannabis delivery, the 3 year review of cannabis legislation is still without a start date, celebrity consumption lounges on the way in the states. and from Nova Scotia, Ritual Green’s Lemon Haze gets high marks on Cultivar Corner. Djot the cannabis dispenser for beverages Waiting for Health Canada review The Woods opens in California Ritual Green Cann...
Sep 04, 2022•43 min•Ep. 105
I share some listener comments, discover that CBD may be ready for prime time, a look at the current labour dispute keeping cannabis out of retail stores in BC, a stop on Cultivar Corner for General Admission Peach Ringz Infused pre-roll, plus a peek into the first garden harvest and we start a new segment asking, What is your cannabis story? CBD ready for prime time BC Labour dispute disrupts cannabis supply General Admission Peach Ringz Infused Pre-roll on OCS...
Aug 21, 2022•34 min•Ep. 104
A feature interview with Kaya Blooms, a fellow cannabis advocate and co-host of the Bellas Who Blaze podcast – roadside testing for THC hits The Northwest Territories, legal weed is taking a bigger bite in BC, 425 million grams go up in smoke and on Cultivar Corner, TGOD’s organic Cherry Mints. THC Testing in NWT Legal weed bit gets bigger in BC Millions of tons of weed up in smoke TGOD organic Cherry Mints...
Aug 07, 2022•52 min•Ep. 103
We'll start with a brief history of getting high, some big changes coming to BC cannabis retail this month, one Canadian nursery gets some federal funding, the scourge of our industry – plastic packaging, and have you heard about THCP a recently discovered cannabinoid MUCH stronger than THC? On Cultivar Corner another trip to the Kootenays and Sweetgrass Cannabis’s Mendoz Stomper! A Brief History of Getting High Big changes in BC retail Nursery gets federal funding Sweetgrass Cannabis Mendoz Sto...
Jul 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 102
In episode 101 – when will Health Canada begin the 3 year review of cannabis laws – looks like not till year 4! Some odd cannabis laws found in Canada and elsewhere, what happens in a consumption lounge stays in a consumption lounge coming soon to Nevada. Ontario store closures have begun and on Cultivar Corner some tasty treats - Endo Vanilla Frosting tops. Plus some cannabis quotes to inspire your week. Weird Cannabis Laws Pennsylvania Protects Medical Patients Endo Vanilla Frosting Tops Canna...
Jul 10, 2022•35 min•Ep. 101
On the 100th episode I look back at lessons learned in creating this podcast 3 and half years ago. Most of all I thank you for listening. A story on Health Canada unlikely to update edible laws until fall at the earliest, more reductions in the cannabis workforce from Flowr and Aurora, a feature from the okanaganz.com on the direction of cannabis tourism and people in Vernon not liking the smell of weed plus to celebrate 100 episodes - not one but two cultivar corners – 1964 Comatose and Flowr’s...
Jun 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 100
This episode I talk with Paul Weaver of Boston Beer about their first cannabis infused beverages coming to Canada this summer, another perspective on our provincial governments approach to a level playing field for cannabis retailers, a look at revenues from excise tax and on Cultivar Corner we sample Coast Mountain Cannabis’ Organic Pure Cake Skunk! First Nations Concern about uneven enforcement Neptune drops Mood Ring Excise Tax Revenue Coast Mountain Pure Cake Skunk Buy Me a Doobie...
Jun 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 99
I talk with Alvaro Torres from Colombia about a better way to do medical cannabis, we also continue our exploration of recreational cannabis on Cultivar Corner with The Green Organic Dutchman – Sugar Bush for an organic treat. Apparently there is an abundance of home grown weed being given away – clearly I’m not running in the proper circles. All of that and more on Episode 98. Excise Taxes Overdue More Homegrown than you can give away The Green Organic Dutchman Sugar Bush...
May 29, 2022•50 min•Ep. 98
I talk with people in the Kootenay's from Sweetgrass Cannabis a new micro producer on the legal market. On Cultivar Corner I taste one of their first drops - Mint Chocolate Chip - delicious! Wrapped around that is a look at the data leak at the OCS and perhaps there may be too many cannabis stores in Ontario. Data leak at the OCS Too many cannabis stores Sweetgrass Cannabis Buy me a doobie....
May 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 97
A review of the recent BC Cannabis summit, a look at changing by-laws in cannabis retail plus one retail group sues the government, more job losses at Canopy growth and on Cultivar Corner very tasty bubble hash from Earthwolf Farms, a look at the last ingredient in the legalization puzzle - tourism and cannabis and story on connecting up through cannabis fogged memory. Cannabis retailers sue province Vernon council changes by-laws Canopy lays off more staff Earthwolf Farms Final piece of legaliz...
May 01, 2022•40 min•Ep. 96
This episode a couple views of government indifference about cannabis, the top trends with Terpenes in 2022, a story on growing cannabis in the garden across the country, and on Cultivar Corner I taste Simply Bare Organic White RNTZ. Federal Budget and Cannabis Minister Unprepared for Cannabis Questions Top Terpene Trends for 2022 Growing Weed Across the Country Simply Bare White Rntz...
Apr 17, 2022•37 min•Ep. 95
