Here as an incomplete but very long list of stories I've written about cannabis for various publications:
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Pre-ground flower fans have no time for cannabis snobs (Leafly, April 2022)
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High gasoline prices undermining cannabis delivery firms, driving some to go electric (MJBizDaily, March 2022)
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What cannabis companies should know about using mailers as a marketing tool (MJBizDaily, Jan. 2022)
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Cannabis prices: Are we in a race to the bottom? (Leafly, Dec. 2021)
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Some of Canada’s favourite cannabis brands are American (Leafly, Oct. 2021)
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How to get hired as a budtender in Canada (Leafly, Oct. 2021)
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Cannabis legalization year 3—welcome to the Hunger Games (Leafly, Oct. 2021)
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Marijuana companies turn to training, sommelier-like roles to stem employee turnover (MJBizDaily, Oct. 2021)
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James Belushi: The Blues Brother grows up (KIND, Oct. 2021)
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She has to wait years to work in weed. Why? (Leafly, Sept. 2021)
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Marijuana firms and advocates struggle as Instagram targets accounts ( MJBizDaily, Aug. 2021)
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Why I turned to cannabis capsules during Covid (Leafly, Aug. 2021)
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Higher dose edibles could actually protect kids (Leafly, Aug. 2021)
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When we starve for cannabis in weed deserts, the illicit market will feast (KIND, July 2021)
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What We Do — and Don’t — Know About the Link Between Cannabis and Psychosis (Healthline, June 2021)
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Yes, You Can Take Too Much CBD — Here’s What Happens (Healthline, June 2021)
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Good genes: cannabis genetics still operate like the wild west (KIND, May 2021)
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10 Cannabis Strains to Try for Sleep (Healthline, March 2021)
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Cannabis 101: A Guide to Sativa Strains (Healthline, March 2021)
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How cannabis companies can vet celebrity partnerships, avoid (embarrassing) pitfalls ( MJBizDaily, March 2021)
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How Increased Cannabis Access May Ease the Opioid Crisis (Healthline, March 2021)
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The new war on drugs (KIND, Dec. 2020)
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Weed tour operators focus on wine and suds because of Covid-19 (The GrowthOp, July 2020)
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Four things to know about the rise and decline of Civilized, the Chelsea Handler-backed cannabis media startup (The GrowthOp, July 2020)
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Toronto is getting a socially distant weed-friendly lounge: 420 Cannabis Court (The GrowthOp, July 2020)
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Reckoning with race: Three Black cannabis insiders on how the industry could be more equitable (The GrowthOp, June 2020)
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The limits on how much cannabis you can buy make no sense (The GrowthOp, June 2020)
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Once again, a new Hobo Cannabis store is drawing criticism — this time in Toronto (The GrowthOp, June 2020)
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A former Canopy employee talks about what it's like to lose your job on Zoom (The GrowthOp, June 2020)
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Regulatory infraction or criminal charge? Licensed companies and individuals are treated very differently when it comes to cannabis laws in Canada (The GrowthOp, June 2020)
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We've got the data on the first full fiscal year of cannabis sales in Ontario. These are the undisputed winners (The GrowthOp, June 2020)
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The Canadian cannabis industry loves to borrow from Black culture. So why the tepid response to police brutality and Black Lives Matter? (The GrowthOp, June 2020)
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THC-infused sodas are great — except for the price. Is there not a more cost-effective way to get high? (The GrowthOp, June 2020)
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Let's talk about hash. It's not the same as it used to be, but with new products available in Canada, is it due for a rise in popularity? (The GrowthOp, June 2020)
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Canopy Growth reports $1.3 billion net loss in latest earnings report (The GrowthOp, May 2020)
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Edmonton police are focused on shutting down illegal weed websites. Will their strategy work? (The GrowthOp, May 2020)
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Weed has been deemed essential and demand is recession-proof. So why do retailers still struggle? (The GrowthOp, May 2020)
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A 'massive fireball' that injured 11 firefighters has been linked to an illicit cannabis oil maker (The GrowthOp, May 2020)
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More legal cannabis seeds are coming to online stores. Will anyone buy them? (The GrowthOp, May 2020)
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Dealers have delivered weed for decades. So why did it take so long for a service like Dutchie to come along? (The GrowthOp, May 2020)
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A good start, racist or pandering? Americans are divided on Joe Biden's cannabis decriminalization plan 'for black America' (The GrowthOp, May 2020)
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These Mother's Day cannabis gifts won't get mom high, but they'll show you care (The GrowthOp, May 2020)
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'Mom-guilt' during lockdown is real. So, let's talk about how cannabis can help (The GrowthOp, May 2020)
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Is there a type of weed that won't make me feel anxious? We asked the experts (The GrowthOp, May 2020)
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'Inmates are genuinely scared': Why cannabis advocates are calling for the release of detained offenders (The GrowthOp, May 2020)
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'Lose your virginity all over again': Playboy recommends inviting cannabis into the bedroom (The GrowthOp, April 2020)
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Former OPP commissioner Julian Fantino is leaving the cannabis company he co-founded (The GrowthOp, April 2020)
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Cancer cure? Risks of addiction? We need to talk about the myths associated with medical cannabis (The GrowthOp, April 2020)
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What does the future hold for weed on TV? (The GrowthOp, April 2020)
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Ontario Cannabis Store orders quadrupled as stoners stockpiled for COVID-19 (The GrowthOp, April 2020)
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These are the most-searched brands on the Ontario Cannabis Store website (The GrowthOp, April 2020)
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I used to roll my eyes at 4/20, too. Here’s what changed my mind (The GrowthOp, April 2020)
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Cannabis researchers want to take the mystery out of weed. Here's why that's a mistake (The GrowthOp, April 2020)
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Cannabis drinks are finally here. And they just might brighten your pandemic outlook (The GrowthOp, April 2020)
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Laid off? Cannabis At Work wants to hear from you (The GrowthOp, April 2020)
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Where to buy weed during the COVID-19 pandemic (The GrowthOp, April 2020)
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Could curbside pickup keep Alberta cannabis retailers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic? (The GrowthOp, March 2020)
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'You’ll never be CEO': Why women are leaving the cannabis industry (The GrowthOp, March 2020)
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People in Ontario will get a say in where they can consume cannabis — to a degree (The GrowthOp, Feb. 2020)
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Spend $448 on cannabis jewellery — a small price to pay for "empowerment" (The GrowthOp, Jan. 2020)
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Here are the first vape pens and edibles coming to the Ontario Cannabis Store (The GrowthOp, Jan. 2020)
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"I do" cannabis: How to throw a weed wedding in style (The GrowthOp, Dec. 2019)
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PAX Labs moves full steam ahead to Canadian market with $45 Era vape (The GrowthOp, Dec. 2019)
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Vaporizers 101: FInd your vape (Leafly, Nov. 2019)
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How not to legalize weed (Maclean’s, Oct. 2019)
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No, CBD isn’t right for everyone: CBD myths Canadians need to know (Leafly, Oct. 2019)
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Conservatives should pitch radical changes to Liberals’ weed plan (Maclean’s, July 2019)
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Summertime smoke-out: 10 glorious ways to celebrate legalization (NOW, July 2019)
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Inside Canada's Move To Legalize Cannabis & Hemp (HEMP Today, May 2019)
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Canada's 1st Post-Legalization 4/20 Events Turn Attention to Amnesty (Weedmaps, April 2019)
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'Old Fat Lesbians' Sue and Lee Rise Fast in Instagram Weed Culture (Weedmaps, April 2019)
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How To Have The Best 4/20 Ever in Toronto (Weedmaps, April 2019)
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Ask Weedsplainer: What's It Like For Women Working In Cannabis? (Lift & Co., March 2019)
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Jenn And Brian: The Couple With A Cannabis-Infused Meet Cute (Lift & Co., Feb. 2019)
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Cannabis, Intimacy And Pleasure For The Over-45 Crowd (Lift & Co., Feb. 2019)
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Ask Weedsplainer: I Want To Try CBD. Where Do I Start? (Lift & Co., Dec. 2018)
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Dude, Where's My Weed? Canadians Aren't Getting Their Goods (Weedmaps, Nov. 2018)
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Indiva Master Grower Pete Young On Being Pro-Pot, Not Pro-Profit (Lift & Co., Oct. 2018)
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Derek Ogden: From RCMP Drug Enforcement To Cannabis Consultant (Lift & Co., Oct. 2018)
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Walmart Canada is now carrying cannabis vaporizers (Leafly, Oct. 2018)
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Ask Weedsplainer: How Should I Manage My High THC Tolerance? (Lift & Co., Oct. 2018)
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Comedian Donnell Rawlings On Challenging The Stoner Stereotype (Lift & Co., Sept. 2018)
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Blogger Casie Stewart: 'I'm Ok Coming Out Of The Cannabis Closet' (Lift & Co., Sept. 2018)
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Ask Weedsplainer: What Should I Buy When Cannabis Is Legal? (Lift & Co., Sept. 2018)
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How Being a Stoner Became a Career Advantage (Medium, Aug. 2018)
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Rocker David Crosby Wants A Cannabis Brand (Lift & Co., July 2018)
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Goodbye counterculture: what will happen when weed goes corporate? (Written for NOW, picked up by the Guardian, June 2018)
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Why High-THC Strains Are Crucial For Some Medical Consumers (Lift & Co., June 2018)
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Justin Trudeau Has Announced The Date For Cannabis Legalization (Lift & Co., June 2018)
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Anti-Cannabis Senator Nicole '5 Grams Is About 4 Tokes' Eaton Is Now A Cannabis Investor (Lift & Co., June 2018)
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What Are Terpenes? Meet The 'Essential Oils' Of Cannabis (Lift & Co., June 2018)
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The Best Cannabis Strains For PTSD, As Chosen By Lift & Co. Users (Lift & Co., May 2018)
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15 Canadian Cannabis Insiders You Should Be Following On Twitter (Lift & Co., May 2018)
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The Best Cannabis Strains For Glaucoma, As Chosen By Lift & Co. Users (Lift & Co., May 2018)
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Potent, Precious Kief Hits Medical Cannabis Market With Aurora Frost Joining Canna Kief (Lift & Co., May 2018)
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5 Reasons You Can’t Miss This Year’s Lift & Co. Expo (Lift & Co., May 2018)
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Those Toronto Cops Who (Allegedly) Ate Too Many Cannabis Edibles Are Facing Charges (Lift & Co., May 2018)
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Trailer Park Boys' Trailer Park Buds Lead OrganiGram Rec Cannabis Brands (Lift & Co., May 2018)
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Trudeau Says Cannabis Legalization Still On Track Despite Senators Calling To Delay (Lift & Co., May 2018)
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Canadians Are *Really* Ready For Cannabis Legalization, And Other Facts From Our Study (Lift & Co., May 2018)
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The Best Cannabis Strains For Treating Depression, As Chosen By Lift & Co. Users (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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Ask Weedsplainer: How Do I Get A Job In The Cannabis Industry? (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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The Best Cannabis Strains For Anxiety, As Chosen By Lift & Co. Users (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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The Best Cannabis Strains For Arthritis, As Chosen By Lift & Co. Users (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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How To Tell The Difference Between A Cannabis Clinic And A Dispensary (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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Cannabis Not A 'Gateway Drug' According To Canadian Scientists (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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Meghan Markle Is Getting Her Own Cannabis Strain As A Wedding Gift (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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Cynthia Nixon Calls Out 'Racist War On Drugs,' Calls For Cannabis Legalization In New York (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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This 4/20 Impaired Driving Study Needs A Sober Second Thought (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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Second Cup Redefines 'Wake and Bake' With New Cannabis Plans (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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Where To Celebrate 420 In Canada (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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Montreal Duo Elevates The Bong To High Art (Lift & Co., April 2018)
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The score on how to score legal weed in Ontario (NOW, April 2018)
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Buzzed words: The wacky language of weed (Globe and Mail, Feb. 2018)
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Kensington pop-up Mercado Libre offers taste of what cannabis culture can look like (NOW, Aug. 2017)
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The Tragically Hip enter the weed business (NOW, May 2017)
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Marijuana beer company sets up in Toronto, brews up big booze takeover (NOW, April 2017)
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Toronto Green Market plans 420 block party edition (NOW, April 2017)
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