Will that be Black Widow CBD, Super Skunk or Skywalker Kush No. 1?

The names of the pot products on offer after recreational cannabis becomes legal across Canada Oct. 17 will be as intriguing as they are inscrutable.

And with sparse packaging information and little producer advertising to guide you — the legalization law restricts them both severely — how’s the newbie Dude supposed to know which to choose? Welcome to the world of online “trip advisers.”

Yes, as with seemingly any perplexity out there, the internet will provide a wealth of combustibles advice for baffled consumers on websites that employ connoisseur expertise and crowdsourced consensus to help guide you to your desired high.

Edible cannabis products aren't legal in Canada, but they are being bought, sold and consumed regardless.

A recent case in Nova Scotia has health experts warning about the possible risks for children.

Chris Henderson, the owner of the Cannabis Vape Shop, says it’s important to read the labels.

“They do have a good amount of information on them, but you want to know it's accurate,” Henderson said.

Some bags of cannabis edibles look like they contain candy, and because they exist in an illegal market, there aren't any rules in place for controlling how they're made, and how they're packaged.

The City of Halifax’s Regional Council recently announced their decision to restrict any smoking on municipal streets and sidewalks and the reactions are varied.

The decision was made following concerns about legal non-medical cannabis, but the law will also apply to tobacco as well as vaping.

While many residents and city officials are happy with the decision, others believe their rights are being infringed upon.  “If I get fined, I’m not paying the fine,” said Senji Boubnov, Halifax resident and ex-smoker turned vaper.

“We pay the taxes, we completely financially support them. The fact that they do this to us is completely ridiculous, and I will have to leave Halifax if this gets passed; I can’t live here.”

The number of people charged with marijuana-related crimes in Canada last year was at the lowest level in 20 years, continuing a six-year downward trend as the legalization of the drug approaches.

According to police-reported crime statistics released Monday by Statistics Canada, about 13,800 people were charged with possession of marijuana in 2017, which will mark the last full year that pot will be illegal.

This compares to 28,000 people who were charged with possession in 2011.

You’ve heard of CBD and THC, but how well do you know cannabinoids like CBG, CBN and THCV?

The miraculous benefits of hemp are all the rage these days! With this huge surge in popularity for CBD and all it has to offer, it seems that everyday we are now learning about new cannabinoids that also show potential health benefits.

In this article, we’re going to touch on four of those cannabinoids, their unique medicinal benefits and their full spectrum properties in both industrial hemp and marijuana.

Aurora Cannabis Inc. ("Aurora") (TSX: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) and MedReleaf Corp. ("MedReleaf") (TSX: LEAF) today announced the closing of the previously announced arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement"). Under the terms of the Arrangement Agreement, holders of MedReleaf common shares received 3.575 common shares of Aurora for each MedReleaf common share held (the "Exchange Ratio").

Upon closing of the transaction, Aurora will submit applications with the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") and the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") to delist MedReleaf's existing common shares and for MedReleaf to cease to be a reporting issuer, respectively.

Kamloops will be home to British Columbia's first government-run cannabis store this fall — and it's now looking for staff.

A job fair is being held this week for positions at the shop ahead of the legalization of recreational marijuana in October.

"We are on the lookout for quite a few people," said Kate Bilney of the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch, which is overseeing the sale of cannabis in the province. About 20 people are needed for the first store, she said, from managers to assistants to cannabis consultants.

Experience in a legal grey zone

In any job posting, previous experience is a must. But when it comes to the budding cannabis industry, it's a challenge.

When it comes to vaping and smoking cigarettes, the rules and regulations are pretty strict. Now, even stricter rules are coming to the smoking scene across the country.

More specifically, Bill S-5 is set to regulate vaping products and create plain and standardized packaging for tobacco products across the board.

The Bill recently passed through Parliament and received royal assent.

What changes are on their way? Well, many tobacco regulations will soon apply to vaping - aka. e-cigarettes - too, ban certain flavours of vape liquid, and revamp cigarette packaging entirely.

Naturally, this game-changing investment also involved rapper Snoop Dogg and actor Patrick Stewart.

This has truly been a year of "marijuana firsts." Since the year began, we've seen the following:

You probably know by now that Canada is on course to allow the adult use of marijuana for recreational purposes in October. And you probably know that many project that the market will be big -- with some estimating first-year sales of CA$5 billion and perhaps even more.

What some might not realize, however, is that one potentially massive marijuana market won't be open for business in Canada this year. But this market should be on the path to legalization in 2019, with companies such as Canopy Growth (NYSE:CGC) champing at the bit.