NICHE this Week: 5 Things You Need to Know

As you kick off the week, here are five things making news in the cannabis industry:

• Download the new issue of BotaniQ; From the Boomer Boom to Getting Schooled in the Science of Cannabis, the magazine covers the latest insights & opinions on cannabis.

• NICHE Canada: The non-profit supporting cannabis policy for public safety; Daily Hive Vancouver profiles our organization and the new CannabisWise certification program.

• ICYMI: Cannabis in 2018: What to Expect; Our blog looks at where things stand and some of the key dates ahead of us on the path to legalization.

• Yukon releases a draft legislative summary of its proposed Cannabis Control and Regulation Act; The government is seeking feedback on the plan until February 12.

• Food for Thought: Ex-B.C. health minister says cannabis may help treat opioid addiction; The Globe and Mail looks into the idea of using cannabis to help people with addictions reduce their use of hard drugs and ease the painful symptoms of withdrawal.