Shoreline towns use moratoriums, ordinances to keep cannabis establishments out – New Haven Register
Despite recreational cannabis becoming legal for adults in Connecticut earlier this summer and setting a timeline for cannabis retail sales to begin by the end of 2022, multiple shoreline towns have taken legislative action to temporarily — or in Clinton’s case, permanently — prohibit cannabis establishments. Guilford, Madison and North Branford recently enacted moratoriums preventing cannabis establishments from opening in town for nine months to a year from now. Clinton, meanwhilem, passed an ordinance prohibiting cannabis-related land use, making it unlawful for any building, structure or land to be used as a cannabis establishment, producer, retailer, dispensary and more. A…
Read More »‘Hottest market in Fairfield County:’ Downtown Greenwich sees major demand for office space – Greenwich Time
GREENWICH — The recovery of Fairfield County’s office-leasing market from the COVID-19 pandemic is gaining pace — and nowhere is seeing more momentum than the county’s most southwestern town. Dubbed the “hottest market in Fairfield County” in a new report from commercial real estate firm CBRE, downtown Greenwich has proven this year its lasting appeal as an office location for major companies, particularly those in financial services. Boosted by its proximity to New York City and mass-transit connections, the central business district looks likely to maintain its popularity — a boon that could also benefit neighboring areas. “The market has…
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Two Manchester students sickened after eating what may have been tainted or drug-laced candy – Hartford Courant
“Please remind your children not to eat anything that isn’t commercially wrapped,” Radikas wrote, “and even then, it’s important to inspect wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers.”
Read More »Fohse is Helping NorCal Cannabis Company Create a Brighter Future
One of the many benefits of cannabis legalization is the continued development of cutting-edge technology to maximize crop yield. The people behind Las Vegas-based lighting company Fohse are true innovators in the niche space of commercial cannabis LED grow lights. The company’s flagship model, the A3i, is currently the most powerful and efficient LED grow light on the market, thanks to patented canopy penetration technology. NorCal co-founder and CEO Jiger Patel is an expert in indoor cannabis cultivation. Here, Patel talks to Cannabis Now about how Fohse’s A3i lights are an integral part of NorCal’s expansion plan. Innovation NorCal’s indoor…
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Several Attorneys General Warn Parents About Marijuana Candy – Romper
Another Halloween, another ominous warning for little trick-or-treaters and their parents. State attorneys general from Ohio, New York, Illinois, Connecticut, and Arkansas are warning parents about the possibility of marijuana-laced treats being given out to children on Halloween. The concern, this year, appears to be that some cannabis-infused edibles are sold in lookalike packaging that could be confused for regular candy. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong was one of several to release a statement urging parents to pay close attention to their child’s Halloween candy this year. “These look-alike cannabis products are unregulated, unsafe, and illegal. Accidental cannabis overdoses by…
Read More »What’s New With Cannabis Stocks for the Week Ending 10/29/21 – New Cannabis Ventures
Navigate the fast-moving cannabis sector with 420 Investor, a premium service that sends real-time alerts and explanations of the news below and much more. Summary Financial reports continued to point to a slowing of capital spending during Q3 and Q4. Health Canada added 7 new licenses, leaving the total now at 791. 420 Investor model portfolios have gained 1.3-37.7% year-to-date, while the Global Cannabis Stock Index has lost 7.5%. Review A pre-announcement by Hydrofarm and a short-fall by Gibraltar Industries pointed to slowing capital equipment sales. Health Canada added 4 licenses, leaving the total at 784, including 12 that are expired, revoked…
Read More »Some of Canada’s favourite cannabis brands are American
Some of Canada’s favourite cannabis brands are American – Leafly Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? Which part of Canada? Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Sorry, Leafly isn’t available in your location yet. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. It’s been three years since Canada legalized adult-use cannabis, and already, some of the most popular brands on the market hail from south of the border. As of August, Colorado-based Wana Sour Gummies held 38% of the edibles market, according to HiFyre. And Bhang chocolate, the…
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Worried About THC-Laced Halloween Candy? Myth Debunker Says Concerns Are Unfounded – Newsweek
Attorneys general from several states have issued warnings to parents ahead of Halloween about the possibility that their kids could be given marijuana edibles that are packaged to resemble popular candy. The only problem is that these warnings are not based on any actual findings or documented cases, according to Joel Best, an expert who has spent decades researching the topic of trick-or-treaters supposedly being targeted by cruel adults. On Tuesday, attorneys general in Arkansas, Connecticut, New York and Ohio released statements as part of a joint effort to inform parents about the supposed threat of edibles containing THC being…
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