The Hive Blog

Cannabis education, product knowledge, and responsible-use information from British Columbia's premier cannabis retailer.

Responsible Use6 min

Edibles 101: Onset, Duration, and Responsible Dosing

Edible cannabis works differently than inhaled cannabis. Here's factual information about onset times, duration, and how to read the dosing information on a package.

Rules & Regulations7 min

Cannabis Laws in British Columbia: What Adults Need to Know

A plain-language summary of the key rules for legal cannabis in BC: minimum age, possession limits, where you can consume, and the laws around driving and travel.

Product Knowledge6 min

How to Read a Cannabis Product Label

Every legal cannabis product in Canada carries standardized labelling. Here's what each element means — THC vs. total THC, the cannabis symbol, lot numbers, and more.

Cannabis Education5 min

Joints, Blunts, and Spliffs: Understanding Rolled Formats

Joint, blunt, or spliff? The terms are often mixed up, but they describe different things. Here's a factual breakdown of each rolled format.

Cannabis Education6 min

Understanding CBD and CBN: Cannabinoids Beyond THC

THC gets most of the attention, but cannabis contains over 100 cannabinoids. Here's the factual science on two of the most discussed: CBD and CBN.

Cannabis Education5 min

Exploring Terpenes: The Aromatic Compounds in Cannabis

Terpenes are the compounds behind the distinct aromas of different cannabis varieties. Here's an introduction to the major ones and where else they occur in nature.

Cannabis Education5 min

Why Is Some Cannabis Purple? The Science of Plant Pigments

Why does some cannabis turn deep purple, and does the colour mean anything about potency? A look at the plant science — and the common myths.

Cannabis Education5 min

Cannabis History and Science: Facts Worth Knowing

From archaeology to the International Space Station, cannabis has a longer and stranger documented history than most people realize. Here are the facts.

Product Knowledge6 min

A Practical Guide to Choosing Cannabis Products

Format, potency, terpenes, and budget — a practical framework for comparing the products on a licensed retailer's shelf.

Product Knowledge5 min

How We Curate the Hive Cannabis Shelf

What does quality actually mean in dried flower? Here are the objective criteria we use when deciding what earns a place on our shelves.

Product Knowledge5 min

Cannabis Beverages: How Infused Drinks Work

Cannabis beverages are one of the fastest-growing regulated formats. Here's the factual rundown: how they're made, how they're absorbed, and how to read their labels.

Responsible Use6 min

Cannabis Storage 101: Keeping Products Fresh and Secure

Proper storage preserves the quality of cannabis products and — just as importantly — keeps them secure. Here's how to store every format correctly.