Could B.C. Become The Bordeaux of Cannabis?

As of the first of October, the B.C. government has launched a website to collect input from the public in regards to how B.C. should go about regulating cannabis. Before considering the input you would like to submit, I would like to propose a quick mental exercise: Picture It… Imagine yourself living in Bordeaux, […]
How We Used Design Thinking To Create CannaReps

By now you probably realize that CannaReps is extremely passionate about cannabis education, but did you know the people behind CannaReps do much more than just run this hands-on, interactive workshop? Here at Connekta Design Solutions, we want to introduce ourselves and walk you through our journey of creating CannaReps with our passion for design. […]
The Issues With Cannabis Legalization In Canada: Are We Protecting The Patients?

Canada is getting ready to legalize and regulate cannabis on all levels, and it seems like the provinces have been left to create their own policy regarding the process. The Liberal government has expressed its main focus and concern regarding legalization: taxing it, regulating the supply of it, and keeping it out of the hands […]
How Can The Cannabis Community Further Cancer Research?

Everyday dispensaries across the country serve customers with medicinal needs. Many of these patients suffer from serious conditions such as epilepsy, chronic pain, and various forms of cancer, both internal and external. Patients with these kinds of ailments seek cannabis for relief, and sometimes they experience benefits and results that ultimately improve their process of […]
The Emotional Weight of Budtending

More and more, people are starting to choose unconventional methods of handling their health and wellbeing. This behaviour extends from a shift towards whole and natural food sources, to holistic medical treatments. This trend, coupled with the unfolding of legal cannabis in Canada, is making the job of a dispensary worker more than just budtending. […]
5 Possibilities For The Future Of The Dispensary Industry

Dispensaries aren’t just weed shops. They are an invaluable resource within the community. People seek out dispensaries for a variety of reasons, some more severe than others. But the one thing all dispensary customers have in common is the desire to medicate, treat or heal an issue without the use of conventional, and […]
4 Common Misconceptions About The Endocannabinoid System- #3 Is Surprising

Recently CannaReps held a seminar dedicated to the endocannabinoid system due to the high demand from our participants. We were graced with a very special visit from Professor Nick Inglis, a biology professor and Ph.D. at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. He collaborated with our experts and workshop leader to provide a highly informative seminar on the […]
Is Cannabis A Good Solution For IBS?

It is no secret how effective Cannabis can be at relieving pain and discomfort associated with several conditions, injuries and diseases. But you shouldn’t always immediately mask your pain, even if it’s with Cannabis. Pain is your body telling you something is wrong. Before you try to kill the pain, or distract yourself from it, […]
How Can the Dispensary Help Solve the Fentanyl Crisis?

Last week we published a blog post that touched upon the controversial topic of opiate addiction and the potential role of cannabis. We know that cannabis can treat many conditions and provide countless therapeutic effects, but what about the dispensary? How can the dispensary industry and community help those suffering from opiate/methadone addiction? This post […]
What Can Cannabis Do About Pain and Opiate Addiction?

What cannabis can or can’t do is up for much discussion and debate. There is plenty of room for further research and scientific study, absolutely. However, based on what has been observed so far, it’s not far-fetched to suggest that perhaps cannabis could offer some solutions regarding this opioid/methadone/fentanyl addiction and overdose catastrophe occurring all […]