Alicanto Gardens
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer.
OCS offers more details on changes to product call system
The Ontario Cannabis Store’s new Vice President of Merchandising, Marketing and Ecommerce says the upcoming changes to their product call system will allow for more…
OCS pausing product calls while they refine their process
Ontario has recently informed cannabis producers that the OCS will soon be pausing new product calls as they reconfigure their product call system.
Study looking at vape pen ingredient phytol shows serious health concerns
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
BC cannabis retailers now able to deliver cannabis to consumers
As of July 15, private cannabis retailers in BC are now allowed to take orders and payments online and then deliver them to the consumer,…
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s approach to legalizing cannabis in their community
Ietsénhaienhs Tonya Perron, who has led the cannabis file for the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) for the last three years, says the process of…
New Brunswick launches first annual “Cannabis NB Cup”
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Manitoba suing to prevent unlicensed cannabis retailer from operating in province
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
BC cannabis growers coping with recent heat wave
Cannabis growers in BC are struggling under the recent heat wave, with temperatures in many parts of the province passing 40°C this past week.
Nova Scotia micro releases their first products into local market
Cannabis consumers in Nova Scotia now have a chance to support a local micro cultivator who is just getting its first harvest to shelves this…
Canada proposes restrictions on some flavoured cannabis vapes no earlier than 2022
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Alberta looking at allowing online sales for cannabis retailers
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Court rules Vancouver dispensary “Budway” violated Subway franchise trademark
A federal court has found that an unlicensed cannabis store in Vancouver infringed the registered trademarks of the Subway franchise.
BC provides update on retail cannabis landscape
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
BC tests illicit cannabis and finds 24 different pesticides in 20 samples
The BC government says they have found extensive pesticides, along with heavy metals and other biological impurities in cannabis seized from illicit cannabis stores in…
BC MLA says changes to cannabis regulations could result in increased enforcement for First Nations
A BC MLA says new changes to BC’s cannabis regulations could result in more enforcement action against illicit retailers, especially those on First Nations lands.
NS RCMP raid three dispensaries in Millbrook First Nation
On June 2, 2021, RCMP in Nova Scotia executed search warrants at three unlicensed cannabis dispensaries on the Millbrook First Nation.
Manitoba cancels retail licence with First Nation over operation of unlicensed retail store
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Newfoundland adding several new drive-thru retail cannabis locations
Newfoundland is home to the first cannabis drive-thru in Canada, and by the end of the year should have at least five more.
Newfoundland and Labrador announces 8 qualified cannabis retail applicants
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) has announced eight names and locations of qualified applicants from the recent Licensed Cannabis Retailer (LCR) RFP.
Charges dropped following large raid of Ontario cannabis farm last fall
Lawyer in the case says Health Canada needs to more actively inspect personal and designated production sites. Several charges have been dropped following a large-scale…
Cannabis industry prepares for feedback on proposed vape pen flavour restrictions
Health Canada says they expect their consultation on the agency’s proposed restrictions on flavours in cannabis extracts for inhalation, including cannabis vaping products to be…
Black Kettle Farms in Langley, BC
Licensed in December 2020, Black Kettle has already sold out of their first batch of flower, Rainbow Driver, in Alberta. And, they expect to have…
OCS to launch a new product “flow-through” program later this year
The Ontario Cannabis Store says they will be introducing a new “flow-through” program by late summer to allow retailers to order products not stocked in…
First Nation cannabis producer Seven Leaf expands distribution to BC retailer Indigenous Bloom
A First Nations-owned cannabis producer in Ontario has expanded its distribution to First Nations retailers in BC this week.
Ontario’s craft cannabis category a good start, but needs refining
Ontario’s recent announcement of their new “craft cannabis” product designation was hailed as progress by many in the cannabis industry, but some say the category…
BC Cannabis Inc on the micro model serving First Nations in BC
Led by owner Albert Eppinga, the first of three micro cultivation facilities in Sooke under the BC Cannabis Inc. brand was licensed on April 9….
200 micros now licensed in Canada
Canada now has at least 200 micros cannabis companies licenced across Canada, as of May 7, 2021.
Newfoundland and Labrador to add up to 16 new stores, online sales, and more
Newfoundland and Labrador are looking to add up to 16 new retail cannabis locations to its current count of 30, and are currently seeking proposals…
Mars Wrigley taking legal action against cannabis companies using their brands and products
Mars Wrigley, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chocolate, gum, and candy is taking legal action against cannabis companies in the US and Canada…
This BC company wants to bring more clarity to cannabis strain names and genetics
The founder and CEO of Lighthouse Genomics, Tim Harvey has been working with a handful of researchers since 2016, taking samples of cannabis plants from…
Salt Spring Island’s Magi Cannabis
Magi Cannabis is a small, family-run micro-cultivator on Salt Spring Island, in British Columbia. Josh Beckett and his partner Nadine are long-time islanders, with deep…
The Ontario Cannabis store launches their Craft Cannabis category
The Ontario Cannabis Store has formally announced their new craft cannabis program today. First reported late last year, the program creates a specific category for…
Ruling in Quebec home grow appeal expected later this year
The lead attorney with the group fighting Quebec’s ban on growing cannabis at home says they and the government of Quebec have now presented their…
Canada’s first Indigenous-owned cannabis producer releases first products to a First Nation retailer
A First Nations retailer in Ontario says they are now selling products from Canada’s first 100% Indigenous-owned and operated cannabis producer.
Covert Valley Reserve
Covert Valley is a husband and wife team who began making the transition from an ACMPR personal production licence to a micro cultivation licence in…
Medz Cannabis and Thrive Cannabis receive first cannabis “farmgate” licences in Ontario
Both companies received their retail store authorization (RSA) from the province on April 20, a representative from the AGCO confirms.
BC government working to assist First Nations in path to legal cannabis industry
Several First Nations communities in British Columbia say they have seen a recent, positive shift in how the provincial government has been working with Indigenous…
BC: Stakeholder engagement on cannabis farm-gate coming this spring/summer
The BC Government says they expect to begin stakeholder engagement this spring/summer on what their cannabis farmgate program will look like.
Presence of THC in urine analysis did not justify firing, says arbitrator
An arbitrator in a dispute between the Canadian National Railway and United Steelworkers has ruled that the the company had erred in firing an employee…
AGLC questioned over 420 promotion on their website
The Alberta cannabis regulator and online retailer recently violated their own cannabis marketing rules, having to walk back an advertisement for a 420-related sale.
Criminal record expiry bill expected to begin discussion in Senate again soon
The Senator who tabled legislation that would set up a system of record expiry for criminal convictions says she is hopeful it may begin to…
Reflecting on Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Toronto police asking for $1.5 million to deal with legal cannabis
Toronto police want $1.5 million from the city to address the cost of cannabis related enforcement to the department, although it’s difficult to determine how…
Health Canada: 225 actions due to non-compliance with promotions prohibitions since 2018, 33 voluntary product recalls
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
US research highlights THC levels ‘bunching’ just over 20%
Canada isn’t the only legal cannabis market dealing with an incentive for growers to pass the 20% THC threshold. A recent US study of two…
Origin Coast on micro cultivation and starting small
Licenced in February 2021, Origin Coast is a micro cultivator and processor located in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Alberta now has 600 approved cannabis retailers
Alberta just reached 600 approved cannabis retailers, still the home of the most legal cannabis stores in Canada.
Some Ontario producers stepping back from their “farmgate” applications, others say they’re close to opening
At least a few licenced producers in Ontario say they hope to open their new, on-site “farmgate” retail locations in the coming months. Thrive Cannabis…
Okanna Craft on their long transition into the legal rec market
The family behind Okanna Craft is another success story of a legacy BC grower transitioning into the legal recreational market, but the process wasn’t easy,…
Accusations of astroturfing as OCS promotes reddit-reviewed products
The Ontario Cannabis Store shared a link to a popular subreddit dedicated to reviews of the products for sale in the province, but the forum’s…
Alberta not moving forward with changes to cannabis marketing rules
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis says they will not be moving forward with proposed changes to the province’s marketing and promotion rules for cannabis companies.
Health Canada updates metrics on service standards for cannabis industry
Health Canada posted updated info today on their service standards and performance information for fiscal year 2019 to 2020, including several that related to the…
138 cannabis samples tested by Health Canada in 2020, but no labs inspected
Health Canada says they collected 138 cannabis samples in 2020 to verify chemical (including cannabinoid), microbial, and pesticide results.
Manitoba munis, others calling for their share of provincial cannabis excise taxes
The Association of Manitoba Municipalities recently released a position paper that, along with two other economic priorities, calls on the province to share 25% of…
Health Canada’s Cost Recovery and Fees Unit is updating its annual licensing fees for cannabis producers
In a notice sent out to stakeholders today, the federal regulator informed all cannabis licence holders of the annual fee changes as well as upcoming…
Health Canada now allows electronic submission of site evidence package
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Robert W Ritchie aka Bob’s Better Buds
Operating as Bob’s Better Buds, Ritchie is one of the few licence holders in Canada with an indoor and outdoor operation on one site under…
Université de Moncton is looking to hire a Research Chair on therapeutic cannabis
Université de Moncton is looking to hire a Research Chair on therapeutic cannabis. The successful candidate will work at the New Brunswick Center for Precision…
Cannabis producers and First Nations Regional Chief calling on province to halt sale of Cannabis NB
A group representing New Brunswick cannabis producers, industry associations, and the Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Roger Augustin are calling on the province to…
Ontario sold $251 million worth of cannabis from Oct-Dec 2020
As prices continue to decline and the number of legal cannabis stores increase, Ontario continues to make inroads in capturing sales from the illicit market.
Health Canada extending COVID measures for cannabis licence holders until September 2021
Health Canada announced today they will be extending several Covid-related measures until September 30 of this year. The regulator has extended these timelines several times…
Pemberton, BC votes to lower some cannabis licensing fees
The Village of Pemberton, BC has voted to move forward with a proposal to lower their cannabis licensing fees for producers and retailers in the…
Quebec brought in $23.3 million profit in retail cannabis sales in most recent quarterly report
The Société Québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) ended its third quarter for cannabis sales on January 2, 2021, bringing in a record of $173 million in…
Alberta looking to better align cannabis and alcohol regs
Alberta’s cannabis regulator, the AGLC, is seeking further consultation from stakeholders on proposed changes to allow retailers to engage in certain promotional activities.
Ontario man charged after 3 year old consumes unregulated edibles
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Tracking impaired driving post-legalization in Canada an evolving process
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Vancouver Standing Committee passes motion to reduce retail cannabis licensing fees
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Grump Weed’s aeroponic micro cannabis
Grump Weed is a micro cultivator and processor in Manitoba who, in partnership with a BC-based micro-processor, has products just beginning to arrive on shelves…
More NOVA Cannabis stores switch over to Value Buds brand in Alberta
More Alberta cannabis stores formerly under the Nova banner are changing their branding to Value Buds, following a pilot project with similar discount-focused branding in…
MP presents petition calling attention to alleged abuse of medical cannabis program
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Cannabis closures to continue in 2021 say industry analysts
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Vancouver City Councillor seeking to lower $30,000 Vancouver cannabis licensing fee
Councillor Rebecca Bligh would like city staff to prepare an alternate fee structure that lowers the license fee and will support growth in the legal…
Cannabis patents can protect intellectual property
Cannabis related patents are increasing, and two Canadian companies are making headlines with patents on cannabis extraction processes.
University of Guelph researcher says tissue culture samples offer opportunities for the cannabis industry
Tissue culture samples offer opportunities for the cannabis industry, but more research and collaboration is needed, says a recent research paper out of the University…
Only 4% of impaired driving charges in Nova Scotia in 2020 were drug related
Despite significant concern of an increase in cannabis impaired driving in Canada following legalization, new info out of Nova Scotia, eastern Canada, shows no such…
Lady Jane Labs
Lady Jane Cannabis is a micro cultivator and processor in New Brunswick, focussing on pheno hunting new and unique cultivars for their small processing facility…
Affidavits filed in Manitoba home grow court challenge
The Manitoban leading the charge to challenge the province’s ban on home grown cannabis filed seven affidavits in a Manitoba court today.
The steps that go into a product recall
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
BMO Analyst: Legalization in US can bring opportunity for Canadian LPs, but will take time
Legalization in the US could mean a a $60 billion market, but the path forward will likely be a slow one, says one analyst.
Health Canada has issued issued 287 cannabis licenses since legalization
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
2020 was a big year for micros
2020 may have been the year of a lot of terrible things, but it also saw a significant number of changes to Canada’s legal cannabis…
Sunshine Coast looks to gain more control over personal, designated medical cannabis growers
The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) passed a motion last week to ask the federal government for local governments and the RCMP to have more…
Cotyleden
Recently licensed in December 2020, Cotyleden is one of only 14 cannabis nurseries currently operating in Canada. Nick Trueman, the company’s founder and a long…
BC Civil Resolution Tribunal rules against billboard company in dispute with a First Nations dispensary chain
The BC Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed claims against a billboard company in dispute with a First Nations dispensary chain Indigenous Bloom for payment of services…
Ontario slowly moving forward with farmgate licensing
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
PEI Cannabis reports first profits
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Cannabis NB’s third-quarter results show continued increase in profits, as a decision on privatization still in limbo
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…
Alberta micro cultivator files for cessation of operation with Health Canada
Following a dispute with their landlord and difficulty selling their crops, a micro cultivator in Alberta has recently filed to revoke their cultivation licence.
OCS working to ensure more consistent supply of popular products, removing less popular brands
Alicanto Gardens is a new, family-run micro cultivator in Manitoba that hopes to have its first products on the shelves in Manitoba later this summer. Alicanto…