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Experts believe the tobacco plant, as we know it today, began growing in the Americas at about 6000 BC. It is believed that Native Americans began using tobacco in various ways (including smoking) a few thousand years later. As time … Readmore

How to Measure and Buy the Right Downstem Know what to look for, and buy right. Downstems are an essential part of any bong or water pipe.  They function by transporting the smoke from the bowl or slide into the … Readmore

The Big Bong Theory The Mistaken Origins of Smoked Cannabis  Western historians of both the academic and popular persuasions have continued to mistakenly credit the peoples of the Levant region in the eastern Mediterranean (modern Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, … Readmore

7 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CBD Cannabidiol (CBD), is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. It’s a naturally occurring substance that can be isolated to make products such as CBD oils and edibles. Unlike it’s cousin cannabinoid THC, which … Readmore

CANADA DAY 2019 Happy Canada Day 2019 Happy Birthday Canada! From your friends at Character Co. This is the day that all Canadians look forward to and await. A day we appreciate/ celebrate Canada for all that it is, was … Readmore

Vape Pen Batteries for 510 Cartridges With the growing trend of pre-filled THC and CBD 510 thread cartridges, it may be time to research if a simple vape pen battery is the best option for you, versus the whole vape … Readmore

CBD for Weight Management The effects of CBD on weight loss or weight gain.   You have probably heard a lot lately about the wonders of CBD, or cannabidiol, the latest thing in the health world. You’ve probably heard so … Readmore

Cannabis Concentrates A Glossary About www.characterco.ca Cannabis Concentrates The second round of legalization in Canada will revolve around cannabis edibles and cannabis concentrates. These are set to be introduced into legislation by the end of 2019. Most people are already … Readmore

Cannabis 101 www.characterco.ca Dabs and Dabbing The Dictionary describes dabbing as: the action or practice of inhaling small quantities of a concentrated and vaporized drug, typically cannabis oil or resin. The terms comes from the usually small portions of cannabis concentrates … Readmore

A List of Cannabis Fines and Infractions (Listed by province) Now that cannabis has been legalized in Canada, individual provinces are finalizing laws and regulations concerning cannabis and cannabis consumption. Some provinces are much more severe than others, and the differences … Readmore

Character Co. A Crash Course on CBD (Cannabidiol) What is CBD? Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is all the hype these days. You’ve probably seen these three letters before, but what is it exactly? CBD is a chemical compound known … Readmore

Yocan Evolve The Yocan Evolve Plus XL – Quick Review – Yocan Evolve Plus XL We are pretty excited about……. ___________ Yocan Evolve Plus XL We are pretty excited about the new Yocan Evolve Plus XL. We gave it a … Readmore

Celebrate Canada’s Last 420 As We Know It Happy 420 Canada! It’s that time of year again, and with legalization of recreational cannabis literally around the corner, today seems to have more meaning than usual. This year, we celebrate the … Readmore

A Guide to the Shapes & Sizes of Glass Joints Better Understanding of Glass Joints The world of glass is amazing, but it has components within the glass world that can be very confusing and misinterpreted.  This guide is to … Readmore

A Review Of The Most Recognizable Vape Pen Concentrate Pen is one of the most recognizable vape pens_________ The Kandypens Gravity Concentrate Pen is one of the most recognizable vape pens on the market today, and for good reason. Though … Readmore

The Art of the Roll Elements Rolling Machine Rolling a joint is an art. Some of us rock this skill, some of us scrape by, while others are completely useless. If you’re just scraping by, or can’t roll for the … Readmore

Pride Winnipeg 2017 Pride of the Prairies This year we were fortunate to attend Pride Weekend in Winnipeg, and what an amazing time we had. First, we want to thank whoever situated us right in front of the main stage.  … Readmore

The Dream Amethyst Pipe Crystal Amethyst Our Dream Amethyst pipe is definitely a fan favourite. We’re sure it’s due to a combination of it being stylish to look at, as well as the metaphysical aspects regarding amethyst itself. Or perhaps … Readmore