Toronto police arrest 5 men following cannabis store robbery
Toronto Police arrested five suspects in a cannabis store robbery on February 18, connected to suspicious activities nearby.
Metrc launches retail ID cannabis pilot project in Alberta
Plantlife, Token Naturals, and US-based Metrc, are launching a pilot project in Alberta to improve the transparency and safety of cannabis products.
Around the world with cannabis and marijuana
The way people refer to the Cannabis sativa plant differs around the world. In addition to the numerous global and local slang terms for the…
Growing Relationships BC – Nanaimo, 2025
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Growing Relationships NB – Moncton, 2025
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Growing Relationships BC – Kelowna, 2025
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Growing Relationships ON – Ottawa, 2025
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Week in Weed – February 15, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 15, 2025.
Quebec police seize cannabis, tobacco, make one arrest in Yamachiche region
Police in Quebec carried out an operation relating to contraband tobacco and cannabis on February 12 in Yamachiche.
7ASHISH brand Lebanese Blonde hash recalled in Ontario for labelling error
The OCS issued a product recall notice for 7ASHISH brand Lebanese Blonde hash from CanWe Growers Inc. on February 12 for incorrect packing and labelling.
Quebec police arrest 9 in Quebec and New Brunswick on illicit cannabis charges
Police officers from the Sûreté du Québec’s Contraband Investigation Service, in collaboration with the Montreal Police Department, made arrests on February 12 related to illicit…
Edmonton police seek help identifying cannabis store robbery suspect
The Edmonton Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect responsible for robbing a cannabis store in south Edmonton on October…
Quebec begins 2025 cannabis survey
Quebec has begun outreach for an annual survey to understand the perceptions of and experiences with cannabis among people in Québec.
MediPharm terminates Kensana Health deal
MediPharm Labs Corp. has terminated the previously announced sale of its facility in Napanee, Ontario to Kensana Health Inc. for $5.5 million in cash.
Week in Weed – February 8, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 8, 2025.
Ontario Cannabis Store & DiversityTalk to host Black History Month event
DiversityTalk, a Black-led health and social development consultancy, is hosting an immersive four-day Black History Month event at the Worth Gallery in Toronto from February…
Aurora signs new supply deal with SNDL
Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced a strategic supply agreement with SNDL Inc.
Cloudz 7g recalled in Ontario due to mould concerns
The Ontario Cannabis Store posted a product recall notice for Cloudz 7g from Blizza Brands due to a potential issue with visible mould spores.
Canada’s legal cannabis industry contributed nearly $7B to GDP
Canada’s legal cannabis industry contributed nearly $7.7 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2023, according to the most recent figures from Statistics Canada.
Cannabis jobs update – February 2025
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for February 2025.
Week in Weed – February 1, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 1, 2025.
Two Ontario men arrested in two different cannabis store break-ins in one day
Police in North Bay, Ontario, made two arrests this week in connection with break-ins at two different cannabis stores.
RCMP charges BC man in connection to $47 million money laundering scheme involving illegal online cannabis sales
The RCMP have arrested a BC resident they say was laundering millions of dollars through illicit online sales of cannabis in Alberta and British Columbia.
New Brunswick reports $25 million in cannabis sales in final three months of 2024
Cannabis retailer sales in New Brunswick were $25.4 million in the three months ended December 29, 2024 (Q3 2024).
Week in Weed – January 25, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 25, 2025.
Aurora launches its first cannabis brand in Germany under new cultivation license
Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced the launch of its first German-cultivated medical cannabis product under the brand IndiMed.
Medical cannabis dispensary owners in BC lose appeal of provincial fine
The owners of an unlicensed cannabis store in Gibsons, BC, lost their appeal of a $118,919 fine from the BC government.
CBSA seize cannabis en route to Nigeria
Canada Border Services Agency officers seized 1,384.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis inside marine container loaded with vehicles and vehicle parts on December 27, 2024
Growing Relationships ON – London, 2025
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Week in Weed – January 18, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 18, 2025.
“We no longer have funding for cannabis enforcement,” says Toronto’s head of municipal licensing and standards
Toronto’s head of municipal licensing and standards at the city of Toronto says his agency no longer has the money to enforce the province’s cannabis…
New Brunswick RCMP seize cannabis, equipment following service call
The New Brunswick RCMP says it seized a large quantity of cannabis following a call for service in Grand Falls, NB, on January 10.
Quebec police arrest man following robbery at Saint-Georges SQDC
Police in Quebec have arrested a man following a robbery at the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) in Saint-Georges, according to local media outlets.
Cannabis insolvency conference comes to Toronto
A cannabis conference focused on navigating Canada’s distressed cannabis market is coming to Toronto on January 29.
Cargo van from BC with 1,500 pounds of cannabis stopped in Saskatchewan
A traffic stop in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on January 9 led to the seizure of approximately 1,551 lbs of cannabis.
Week in Weed – January 11, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 11, 2025.
Ontario man receives 6 months house arrest for cannabis trafficking, could face deportation to China
A Scarborough man caught with nearly 93 kg of fresh cannabis in his pickup during a routine traffic stop by Leamington OPP in 2020 was…
RCMP and CBSA arrest passengers attempting to smuggle over $175,000 of cannabis to the UK
Outbound baggage examinations by the CBSA uncovered two separate cases of alleged cannabis concealed inside the luggage, amounting to an approximate total of 45 kilograms…
Saskatchewan removes some storage requirements for retailers, wholesalers
The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has sent a notice out to stakeholders regarding policy changes to cannabis secure storage requirements in the province.
Week in Weed – January 4, 2025
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 4, 2025.
The biggest cannabis stories of 2024
The past year was another busy one for cannabis news in Canada. Here are a few of our most popular topics and stories of 2024.
Cannabis jobs update – January 2025
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for January 2025.
Week in Weed – December 28, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending December 28, 2024.
Police in Ontario arrest man in connection to cannabis store robbery, second suspect still at large
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, police in Hamilton, Ontario, arrested and charged a man in connection with a robbery at a cannabis store in November.
Growing Relationships MB – Winnipeg, 2025
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Week in Weed – December 21, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending December 21, 2024.
Greenway Greenhouse acquires Choice Growers’ brands
Ontario-based Greenway Greenhouse Cannabis Corporation has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Choice Growers Cannabis Inc. to acquire the company’s consumer brands.
7-day suspension notice for Ontario retailer for third-party delivery service, selling cannabis outside province, more
The AGCO has issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Cannabis Retail Store Authorization for 12473291 Canada Inc., operating as Montrose Cannabis in Pickering,…
MediPharm plans to sell ABcann facility to Kensana Health in cash deal
Kensana Health has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of ABcann from the company’s operating subsidiary MediPharm Labs…
Week in Weed – December 14, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending December 14, 2024.
Health Canada referral leads to large cannabis seizure at former designated medical cannabis production site
Police in Ontario seized 345 kilograms of cannabis and thousands of cannabis plants from an address in Elgin County after a referral from Health Canada.
Researchers in Saskatchewan looking at how edibles can impact driving
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan’s Driving Research and Simulation Laboratory will begin looking at how cannabis edibles impact people’s ability to drive in 2025.
Week in Weed – December 7, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending December 7, 2024.
OCS shares safe cannabis consumption tips for the holidays
The OCS is promoting its Cannabis Made Clear campaign over the holiday season, sharing tips and resources for safe and responsible cannabis consumption.
High Tide expands Cabana Club to an international market
High Tide Inc. is expanding its Cabana Club membership program across the entirety of the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
Growing Relationships AB – Edmonton, 2025
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Cannabis Jobs Update – December 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for December 2024.
Week in Weed – November 30, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending November 30, 2024.
CBSA has seized thousands of kilograms of cannabis in the first half of 2024-2025
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continues to seize cannabis destined for foreign shores.
Canadian man said to be imprisoned in Dubai over CBD oil
A Canadian man has been sentenced to life in prison in Dubai for possessing CBD oil, reports an online publication called Detained in Dubai.
Canadian cannabis companies bringing THC-infused sublingual pouches to market
Two Canadian cannabis companies have recently launched the first THC-infused oral pouches, Sensi Brands’ Chillows by Potluck and the Good Shroom Co’s DYP’s.
Week in Weed – November 23, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending November 23, 2024.
Quebec cannabis business facing excise challenges
Quebec cannabis business QcGoldtech, connected to former Montreal police chief Yvan Delorme, owes more than half a million dollars in unpaid taxes, reports The Montreal…
Week in Weed – November 16, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending November 16, 2024.
Nova Scotia’s “safe” cannabis campaign irks Dalhousie clinical psychologist
A marketing campaign by Nova Scotia’s cannabis regulator is catching flack from a clinical psychologist for what he says is the promotion of cannabis use.
Assault with knife leads to two arrests, raid of unlicensed cannabis store in Halifax
On November 11, The Special Enforcement Section of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division executed a search warrant at an illegal cannabis store located on…
Three suspects wanted in cannabis store arson in Ajax
Durham Regional Police in Ontario say they are looking for three suspects who set fire to a cannabis business in Ajax.
Week in Weed – November 9, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending November 9, 2024.
Police shut down illegal hash processing lab in Quebec
Police in Quebec have arrested six and seized a large quantity of cannabis following a series of seven searches of places and five vehicles in…
AGLC launches Forget Bad Bud campaign
Alberta’s cannabis regulator has launched a campaign to encourage cannabis consumers to not use the illicit market.
Edmonton police seek public’s help identifying suspects in cannabis shop robbery
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two suspects they say are responsible for robbing a cannabis store in south…
Week in Weed – November 2, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending November 2, 2024.
Cannabis Jobs Update – November 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for November 2024.
Growing Relationships BC – Mission, 2025
The Toronto Police Service arrested five people on February 18 in connection with a cannabis store robbery on the same day. The robbery occurred at…
Week in Weed – October 26, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending October 25, 2024.
Radicle Femmes celebrates Canadian women in weed this November
This November, Marigold PR is bringing together professional women in cannabis with a trio of Radicle Femmes Holiday Networking events across three major Canadian cities:Vancouver,…
Weed Me recalls one lot of Ripped cannabis pre-rolls from Alberta
Cannabis company Weed Me has recalled one lot of its Ripped Zone In/Zone Out dried cannabis pre rolls sold in Alberta from October 2 to…
Week in Weed – October 19, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending October 19, 2024.
BC Budtenders Union secures contract wins for Vancouver cannabis store employees
A union representing cannabis retail workers in British Columbia says it has secured key contract wins for workers at a Vancouver cannabis store.
Cannabis research lounge in Toronto exploring cannabis and music
A new cannabis consumption lounge is now open in downtown Toronto, and it’s looking to explore the relationship between cannabis consumption and music.
Ontario sold more than a billion dollars worth of weed in the first half of 2024
Authorized cannabis stores in Ontario sold more than one billion dollars worth of cannabis in the first half of 2024.
How much does a legal weed grower in Canada actually get from that ounce you bought?
A group of BC-based cannabis businesses recently launched a campaign to draw attention to just how little cannabis growers receive for their cannabis amidst a…
Santé Cannabis launches 3-year real-world evidence study
Santé Cannabis launched a new study this week that will look at the outcomes and effectiveness of different medical cannabis treatment plans.
OPP seize thousands of cannabis plants from Ramara property
Several thousand plants seized from a property in Ontario that was operating outside the scope of a personal or designated medical cannabis production licence.
Week in Weed – October 5, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending October 5, 2024.
Cannabis Jobs Update – October 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for October 2024.
Canada’s cannabis marketing: surprisingly compliant
Health Canada has issued only two Notice of Violations associated with potential violations of promotion prohibitions since legalization.
Week in Weed – September 28, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 28, 2024.
Four cannabis companies included among top growing companies in Canada
Four Canadian cannabis companies made the Globe & Mail’s annual Report on Business, ranking Canada’s top growing companies.
Calgary Police want public’s help identifying cannabis store robber
Calgary Police are asking for help from the public in identifying a man believed to be behind up to seven robberies targeting cannabis and liquor…