There's nothing like a bit of sibling rivalry to sharpen things up and that is the case with the Davinci Miqro versus the Davinci IQ.

In the world of vaporizers, Davinci has an excellent reputation for producing great products and with the Davinci IQ and Davinci Miqro they've created two of the best vaporizers available.

While the Davinci IQ has been around for a few years now - and has built-up a strong and enthusiastic following - the Davinci Miqro was unveiled in the summer of 2018 to deliver the same great features, but in a smaller package.

Jamaica has made its first shipment of medical marijuana extract oil to Canada.

In making the announcement, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Audley Shaw, “Jamaica is uniquely positioned to be a global player and we are committed to providing the leadership and resources required for opening the international markets including Canada and Europe for our licensed and regulated Jamaican companies.”

The shipment was authorised through an import permit issued by the Government of Canada through Health Canada for Jamaica and an export permit issued by the Ministry of Health in Jamaica.

But the line between the two sectors is set to become increasingly blurred as some of those booze merchants make peace with pot by either switching over to the cannabis side or expanding into it.

Even before the advent of legit marijuana, many liquor retailers, particularly in Calgary, have seen the economic downturn take a five- to 10-per-cent bite out of their sales volume over the past three years, said Ivonne Martinez, spokeswoman for the Alberta Liquor Store Association (ALSA).

“Cannabis is an opportunity to make up that loss,” said Martinez.

“It’s very similar to alcohol — we know how to do this properly and would be well-prepared to do so.”

Marijuana stocks have become a hot commodity over the last couple of years. And there's one country above all where the stocks are the hottest: Canada.

Canada has become the center of attention for the marijuana industry because, unlike the U.S., marijuana is legal at the federal level. The cannabis industry in the country has exploded, with many Canadian marijuana stocks skyrocketing as well.

What's going on now with marijuana in Canada? What threats exist for the cannabis industry? What are the best ways for investors to profit from the rapidly growing marijuana market? Here's everything you need to know about investing in Canadian marijuana stocks.

Calgary police officers will not be allowed to consume marijuana once it's legalized even on their days off — and the union representing members is unhappy, saying the service "took the easy way out."

The abstinence directive was issued to CPS staff on Friday less than four weeks before recreational marijuana is legalized across the country.

"Sworn members who are qualified to use firearms and are able to be operationally deployed are prohibited from using recreational cannabis while on or off duty," reads the policy, a copy of which was obtained by CBC News.

'Path of least resistance'

The policy "pretty much covers everybody in the service," said union president Les Kaminski, adding CPS has taken the "path of least resistance."

Retail cannabis point of sale software company and part of the iQmetrix group, Cova Software today announced plans to help retailers in Canada improve protection of retail data and Canadian consumer information by migrating all Canadian cannabis retail data to Azure Canada-Central located in Toronto. The move is set to begin on Sept. 27.

Currently, Cova hosts its data in the United States, which is in compliance with PIPEDA and relevant provincial legislation. However, ahead of legalization on Oct. 17, Cova is creating a footprint in Canada to host all customer Personally Identifiable Information (PII). After the move, all Canadian customer data will remain in Canada.

With the Cannabis Act set to legalize most forms of recreational cannabis in just a few short weeks, many consumers and businesses alike may require further clarity on the limited scope of legalization.

Unlike the fresh, dried and oil options, edible cannabis will not be available for purchase and sale on October 17, 2018.

The sale and purchase of 'edibles', or cannabis-containing food products, will not become legal in Canada until 2019, due to the added complexity of dosing, packaging and regulating these products. This article provides an overview of the current status of edibles in North America, including a review of the regulatory schemes in certain U.S. states, including Colorado, California, and Massachusetts.

While pot stocks are living the high life, soaring as major beverage companies look to get into the game as Canada prepares to officially legalize recreational marijuana, pot poster boy Aurora Cannabis just released its quarterly earnings—and investors are impressed.

In the fiscal fourth quarter which ended on June 30th, Aurora posted a 223-percent increase in earnings, hitting $14.7 million (C$19.1 million). It also said net income moved into profit —exactly what investors were looking for.

Net income for the quarter was around $61.6 million (C$79.9 million). That’s highly significant because losses in the same quarter last year were (C$19.2 million).

It's being touted as the next new miracle ingredient for everything from pet treats to anti-aging face creams and elixirs that can help an athlete's aching body recover faster.

But that's not the only reason that cannabidiol or CBD, a compound derived from cannabis that doesn't get people stoned, is being eyed by companies of all stripes including beverage giant Coca-Cola.

Regulations and attitudes are warming up to it and the potential for CBD-infused products to be available on grocery or pharmacy shelves -- instead of in tightly-regulated pot shops -- in the not-so-distant future.

Including in Canada down the road, says Trina Fraser, an Ottawa-based lawyer who advises the cannabis industry.

Globally, the market for CBD could be "massive," she said.

‘BC Bud’ developed a reputation as some of the best quality cannabis on the planet long before the federal government under Justin Trudeau finally opened the door for legitimate industry to capitalize on that brand reputation.