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History of Cannabis Tours in Calgary, Alberta.
Happy 7th Canna-versary Canada!

The battle to legalize cannabis took 95 years … 34,876 days to be exact!

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Why Cannabis was legalized in Canada — CANNANASKIS
The fight to legalize Cannabis in Canada took nearly a century. We told you in a previous post about how it was made illegal in April 1923 with a simple announcement in the House of Commons that...
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October 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Tomorrow is the seventh anniversary of cannabis being legalized in Canada. Read about how and why it was made illegal in 1923 www.cannanaskis.com/history/2020...
Why Cannabis was made illegal in Canada — CANNANASKIS
“There is a new drug in the schedule.” Soon after those words were spoken in the House of Commons by then-health minister Dr. Henri Beland on April 23, 1923, Cannabis became illegal in Canada. A num...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Turns out people have been using cannabis a lot longer than previously thought.
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Cannabis timeline pushed to 20,000+ years — CANNANASKIS
Research paints a 20,000 year timeline of cannabis, and it could go back further
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September 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Research is pushing the origins of Cannabis use back in time: More than 20,000 years
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Cannabis timeline pushed to 20,000+ years — CANNANASKIS
Research paints a 20,000 year timeline of cannabis, and it could go back further
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September 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
With all the talk of THC labels, a reminder that studies have shown up to three-quarters of cannabis users have no idea what they are consuming.
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A better way of measuring THC in cannabis
Humans have been using cannabis for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the 1970s that we started to focus on plants producing higher and...
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July 17, 2025 at 5:28 AM
As we get set to welcome the world at the #CalgaryStampede a reminder there is currently nowhere for visitors to consume cannabis legally in Calgary.

That needs to change if we want to be a world class city.

#yyccc
July 3, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Back in 1971, a group of five high schoolers in San Rafael, Calif. got tipped off to an outdoor grow they could harvest if they could find, so they made a code for meeting up and discussing the plan.

Learn the origins of 420:

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Where some Cannabis slang comes from — CANNANASKIS
Did you know we call good Cannabis Chronic because of Snoop Dogg‘s confusion as a teenager. Yes, the Snoop Dogg. He tells the story to Seth Rogen starting at the 10-minute mark below:
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April 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Happy Bicycle Day to all who celebrate!
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April 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Rolling papers really haven’t changed much since the first company was started in 1703.

What’s your go-to brand?

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The History of Rolling Papers — CANNANASKIS
The saying, ‘If it ain’t broke don’t fix it,’ rings especially true when it comes to rolling papers as they really haven’t changed much in several hundred years. We don’t know exactly when people st...
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March 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Did you know the word ‘bong’ comes from the Thai word ‘baung’ and was brought to North America by US servicemen after WWII. www.cannanaskis.com/history/2020... #cannabis
The History of Bongs — CANNANASKIS
Pick it, pack it, fire it up, come along, and take a hit from the bong Put the blunt down, just for a second, don’t get me wrong, it’s not a new method There's a lot of truth in Cypress Hill's hit...
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March 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This seems like a no-brainer.
Inter-provincial trade barriers should be reduced or eliminated.
March 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
With proper policy and strategy in place, Calgary can become Canada’s leader and, in turn, a worlds leader in cannabis tourism. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #yegcc
Opinion: Cannabis tourism stunted by too much regulation
Opinion: Cannabis tourism stunted by too much regulation
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February 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Hey Calgary (and Alberta) #cannabis peeps, if you want to support local during these turbulent times, look for Decibel products in your neighbourhood dispensaries. #yyc
February 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Calgary’s iconic Olympic Plaza is being torn up for redevelopment. That is where the legendary Tommy Chong smoked cannabis for the first time back in the 1950s www.cannanaskis.com/history/2021... #yyccc #yyc
How Tommy became Chong — CANNANASKIS
by Dave Dormer It was a simple act of generosity at a downtown Calgary jazz club that would have a profound impact on the course of Cannabis History. The year was 1957 and the place, the Foggy Manor...
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January 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Calgary connection to Bob Marley and the Wailers and their ascension to reggae superstardom www.cannanaskis.com/history/2024... #yyc
The Calgary connection to Bob Marley and the Wailers — CANNANASKIS
by Dave Dormer Reggae fans can get up close with a piece of music history right here in Calgary. Housed at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (and viewable inside the King Eddy pub) is ...
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January 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
If we really want to stick it to the Americans in this trade war, Canada should develop a robust cannabis tourism industry that encourages international visitors to spend their money here rather than south of the border. #cdnpoli
January 27, 2025 at 10:37 PM
If I was Prime Minister for a day, I would cut the cannabis excise tax in half and launch a national cannabis tourism strategy.

What would you do?

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Prime Minister for One Day: What's your plan? by CONNECT with Sarah Crosbie
Connect Community Roundtable with Jeromy Farkas, Dave Dormer and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean
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January 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they have created a new way to quantify what constitutes a single serving of cannabis stratcann.com/news/researc...
Researchers at UBC measure hits from the bong
Find out how researchers are quantifying cannabis servings with the Index of Cannabis Equivalence (ICE). Learn how this new method is revolutionizing cannabis dosing.
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January 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
We know Cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2018, but do you know the story of what led to legalization?
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Why Cannabis was legalized in Canada — CANNANASKIS
The fight to legalize Cannabis in Canada took nearly a century. We told you in a previous post about how it was made illegal in April 1923 with a simple announcement in the House of Commons that...
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January 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Manitoba is asking for feedback on its proposed regulations for growing up to four cannabis plants at home. stratcann.com/news/manitob...
Manitoba’s home grow cannabis bill could come into force in April
Manitoba is considering allowing homegrown cannabis. Learn about the proposed changes and share your thoughts on the repeal of the ban.
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January 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Wishing you all the best in 2025.

Here’s to another year of growth.
December 31, 2024 at 6:03 PM