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March 23, 2026
#171: New to Edibles? Read This Before Your First Bite
Chester Sam
It’s a familiar story: you grab an edible, eat it, wait a bit, and nothing happens. Twenty minutes in, you figure, “why not one more?” An hour late...
March 16, 2026
#170: Medical Cannabis and Veterans: What Changes April 1, 2026
Chester Sam
On April 1, 2026, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) will reduce the maximum medical cannabis reimbursement rate from $8.50 per gram to $6.00 per gram,...
March 9, 2026
#169: Cannabis Wellness 2.0: Understanding Minor Cannabinoids
Chester Sam
For a long time, “cannabis wellness” mostly meant choosing between THC and CBD. Today, Canadian shelves tell a different story. Oils, softgels and ...
March 2, 2026
#168: Cannabis After 55: A Beginner’s Guide for Older Adults
Chester Sam
If you're over 55 and curious about cannabis, you're not alone. One in four Canadians between 55 and 65 now use cannabis, making older adults the f...
February 23, 2026
#167: Nano Edibles Explained: Why They Hit Faster (and Feel Stronger)
Chester Sam
Ever taken an edible and felt like you were waiting for Godot? You check your watch. Nothing. Check again an hour later. Still nothing. Then sudden...
February 17, 2026
#166: The Nose Knows: Why Aroma Is Replacing THC as Cannabis King
Chester Sam
The cannabis industry is experiencing a quiet revolution. After years of chasing sky-high THC percentages, consumers are finally catching on to wha...
February 9, 2026
#165: Gold Medal Recovery: Why Canadian Athletes Are Choosing CBD
Chester Sam
It’s February 2026. The world is watching the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy and the incredible displays of athleticism. From the slopes...
February 2, 2026
#164: The Data Is In: 10 Proven Benefits of Medical Cannabis
Chester Sam
Did you know 87.9% of neuropathic pain patients report over 30% pain reduction with cannabis? Or that 60% of insomnia sufferers no longer met the c...
January 26, 2026
#163: Cannabis for Migraines: A New Approach to Lasting Relief
Chester Sam
If you've ever experienced a migraine, you know it's far more than just a bad headache. A migraine attack can completely derail your day and last h...
January 19, 2026
#162: The Creative High: How Terpenes Shape Artistic Thinking
Chester Sam
When Lady Gaga mentioned "I smoke a lot of pot when I write music," she was tapping into something countless artists have known for generations: ca...
January 12, 2026
#161: Life After Service: How Medical Cannabis Is Supporting Canadian Veterans
Chester Sam
For decades, Canadian veterans returning from service have faced a difficult reality. Chronic pain, PTSD, insomnia, and anxiety often become daily ...
January 5, 2026
#160: Cannabis and Parenting: How to Put Your Kids First, Always
Chester Sam
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences of your life. From juggling work and family obligations to managing stress ...
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