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Interview with Tyeson Carmody

Walker Patton from Woody Nelson recently sat down with Tyeson Carmody from Kootenay Cultivar to tell us his about his journey and what it’s like to grow cannabis in the Kootenays.

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Interview with Clayton Armstrong

Walker Patton, the Chief Commercial Officer at Woody Nelson, recently sat down with Clayton Armstrong, the owner of Good Nature Cannabis, and his friend Mike, to chat behind-the-scenes information about his approach to running a cannabis shop. Armstrong discusses inspirations, employees, community, customer service, living wages, and more.

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Interview with Jasper Ly

Walker Patton, the Chief Commercial Officer at Woody Nelson, recently sat down with Jasper Ly, the owner of Scarborough’s Spiritleaf, to chat about his insights and experiences running a cannabis store. Ly discusses business, gives advice for people hoping to start out, and talks about what it looks like to find success in this industry.

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Interview with Dawn Visintainer

Walker Patton, the Chief Commercial Officer at Woody Nelson, recently sat down with Dawn Visintainer from Wildcard Extracts to speak about her experience in cannabis, Wildcard, extraction, and resin.

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Best Things to Watch While High

For fun, I asked folks what their favourite things to binge watch when they’re high. I’m always looking for silly and fun recommendations, and I hope this list will give you some ideas for your next fun night in.

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Cannabis Education: Potential Benefits

Recently, we spoke with Terese Bowors, a cannabis wellness coach in Nelson, BC. We discussed cannabis and its potential benefits and the importance of cannabis education.

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Woody Nelson Investigates Complaints In ACKM-P-015

We are currently investigating reports of bugs in Glade Runner flower sold in Ontario. Our ongoing investigation includes examining flower lots in similar production periods. Below is the status as of today’s date.

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Media, Lobbying and Activism

Brown discusses the importance of public education and its role in affecting government and the power of controlling your narrative. He also speaks further on activism and how we can best engage with the government.

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Health Canada and the State of Cannabis Policy

Brown talks frustrations with Canada's regulatory approach to the cannabis industry and the need for broader governmental involvement, improved industry-government engagement, and a more balanced approach to promote both public health and economic success.

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What happened to edible extracts?

Brown offers some predictions of the future of the cannabis industry, his thoughts on the edible extracts story of the past year and Health Canada's stance on the matter.

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Engaging with the Government

Brown emphasizes the need for the cannabis industry to refine its lobbying and engagement processes, address public and government perceptions, and focus on effective advocacy at both provincial and federal levels for sustainable growth.

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Engaging with the public

David Brown discusses the importance of engaging with the public, and the role of public perception in activism and policy change.

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What happened to Farmgate & Advice for affecting change

David Brown, founder of Stratcann, we talk about Farmgate. What are the challenges and impracticalities of Farmgate and how we can affect change going forward.

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From the Community: Cannabis Experiences

After having conversations with a bunch of people in the industry about the impact cannabis has on their lives, I found a few main categories that kept being brought up: art and creativity, health, relationships, and mindfulness. While there’s obviously a lot more to the discussion than just this, I thought it might be a good place to start.

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What to look for in cannabis

There’s a lot that goes into a good cannabis product, from growing strategies, curing and processing, to the packaging it comes in. And with so many opinions in the space, it can be hard to know exactly what separates a good product from a not so great one, objectively speaking.

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Legacy to Legal in the Heart of the Kootenays

Cannabis culture was built on the values of connection, environmental responsibility, art, inclusion, community, and health. As the industry and regulations continue to grow and develop, it’s vital that we don’t lose sight of these values and rather use them as the foundation for further growth and development.

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Best things to eat while high

For fun, I took some time to ask folks what their favorite things to eat while high are. Of course, junk food is tempting, but for those of us who are trying to be a little healthier, having some satisfying alternatives prepared just in case is a good idea too.

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How to Store Cannabis

It’s a hot topic so, we wanted to explore it with Tai, one of our head growers. We also asked the community what they thought when it came to humidity packs and heard some interesting feedback worth mentioning here. When it comes to storing cannabis, there are a few key things to consider: humidity, light, and temperature.

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THC with Bre: SSOG

Hoping to find out a bit more about SSOG and what to expect? Then you’re in the right place. Here we’ll be sharing product information, hearing from a few members of the team, and ending off with THC with Bre, where I test things out and share a bit of my own experience.

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THC with Bre: Too High

See, the other day, I got way too high. I’m sure most of us have been there at least once. So I wanted to talk about it: what happens if you get too high and how do you handle it?

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Biomimetics Part 2: Light

There’s a lot of science that goes into growing, and the type of lighting is one of the most important factors to consider. By implementing such a powerful dual spectrum lighting system, we’re able to really manipulate the growth of our cannabis plants in a way that gets them to express their most awesome and complex traits (like flavour and aroma).

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THC with Bre: Rainbow Driver

Hoping to find out a bit more about Rainbow Driver and what to expect? Then you’re in the right place. Here we’ll be sharing product information, hearing from a few members of the team, and kicking off THC with Bre, where I test things out and share a bit of my experiences.

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The World of Cannabis Genetics

The culture of cultivation and the breeders who shaped the modern cannabis plant is something we really admire. So, we thought we’d talk about it: genetics, classification, plant science, and the evolving industry.

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Instagram Regulations

Thanks to Weed Mama who was willing to sit down with us and offer some insights into the world of Instagram and navigating a complicated banning system.

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Biomimetics Part 1: Soil

When it comes to growing high quality, complex cannabis, having the right soil is definitely the key. While there are some pros to full hydroponics, we’re also excited to try newer, closer-to-nature methods of growing.

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Woody Nelson Intro Story

Today’s inflight entertainment will be the Woody Nelson origin story. Smoking is permitted on this 19+ flight, so go ahead and light up as we introduce ourselves and tell you a little about our journey.

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We Heart Retailers

Retailers are vital and valuable members of the cannabis community. We cant help to have a soft spot for our friends in retail and that’s why we include them in soooo much of what we do!

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How to get high and have a good time

There’s a lot that goes into getting high. The flower you’re smoking and terpene profile can make a big difference, and so can dose, environment, activities, snacks, and more!

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Interview with Tyeson Carmody

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Interview with Clayton Armstrong

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Interview with Jasper Ly

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Interview with Dawn Visintainer

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Best Things to Watch While High

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Cannabis Education: Potential Benefits

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Woody Nelson Investigates Complaints In ACKM-P-015

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Media, Lobbying and Activism

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Health Canada and the State of Cannabis Policy

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What happened to edible extracts?

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Engaging with the Government

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Engaging with the public

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What happened to Farmgate & Advice for affecting change

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From the Community: Cannabis Experiences

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What to look for in cannabis

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Legacy to Legal in the Heart of the Kootenays

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Best things to eat while high

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How to Store Cannabis

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THC with Bre: SSOG

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THC with Bre: Too High

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Biomimetics Part 2: Light

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THC with Bre: Rainbow Driver

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The World of Cannabis Genetics

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Instagram Regulations

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Biomimetics Part 1: Soil

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Woody Nelson Intro Story

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We Heart Retailers

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How to get high and have a good time

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