Growing Relationships ON – London, 2025
Join us in London at Growing Relationships on June 2, 2025. Connect with industry professionals, share insights, and build valuable connections.
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
Join us in Winnipeg at Growing Relationships on May 1, 2025. Connect with industry professionals, share insights, and build valuable connections.
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
Join us in Edmonton at Growing Relationships on April 28, 2025. Connect with industry professionals, share insights, and build valuable connections.
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
We’re very excited to bring our Growing Relationships event, with our Presenting Partner Breadstack, for our first time to London, Ontario this June!LOCATION: London, ONDATE:…
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…
Four Canadians caught trying to bring cannabis into the UK
Four Canadians were among 11 people caught trying to smuggle cannabis into the UK over the weekend of September 21 and 22.
Week in Weed – September 21, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 21, 2024.
Week in Weed – September 14, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 14, 2024.
High Tide to launch Queen of Bud branded products through Canna Cabana
After purchasing the retail brand earlier this year, High Tide is launching Queen of Bud branded white label products in its Canna Cabana stores in…
Peace Naturals recalls infused pre-rolls, CBD extract from Ontario
Peace Naturals Project Inc. has recalled two lots of cannabis products sold in Ontario due to incorrect cannabinoid values on the products’ labels
New cannabis industry organization seeks to establish better standards for testing
We’re very excited to bring our Growing Relationships event, with our Presenting Partner Breadstack, for our first time to London, Ontario this June!LOCATION: London, ONDATE:…
BC government wants to seize $5.6 million worth of properties connected to cannabis operations
The BC government has filed its fourth unexplained wealth order (UWO) application, seeking to seize $5.6 million worth of properties connected to what police say…
Week in Weed – September 7, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending September 7, 2024.
Panel finds Cronos Group tried to “reverse hijack” domain name
We’re very excited to bring our Growing Relationships event, with our Presenting Partner Breadstack, for our first time to London, Ontario this June!LOCATION: London, ONDATE:…
Cannabis Jobs Update – September 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for September 2024.
Week in Weed – August 31, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 31, 2024.
Cannabis Training Canada a leading provider of e-learning in cannabis
Started as a passion project between friends after post-secondary, Vancouver’s Cannabis Training Canada Inc. (CTC) has grown over the last several years into one of…
Cannabis industry gears up for Summer Sesh in Richmond, BC, Sept 12-14
Cannabis retailers and producers are gearing up for the highly anticipated Summer Sesh industry networking conference in Richmond, BC, from September 12-14.
Police in Nova Scotia raid several unlicensed cannabis shops
Law enforcement in Nova Scotia say they have arrested three New Brunswick men after receiving several complaints regarding the sale of cannabis from a parked…
Coterie sour apple blunt recalled from Alberta
Quebec-based cannabis producer Culture Kizos Inc./Kizos Culture Inc. recalled one lot of its Coterie Double Infused Sour Apple Blunt Pre-rolls cannabis extract earlier this month.
Tokyo Smoke to close 29 locations as it seeks creditor protection
Tokyo Smoke says it will be closing 29 of its stores as it seeks creditor protection.
Week in Weed – August 17, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 17, 2024.
$600,000 in grants to help develop minor cannabinoids in Canada’s hemp crops
Cannabis Orchards Inc., has received more than half a million dollars in funding from the AgriScience Program by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and…
Week in Weed – August 10, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 10, 2024.
Expanded recall notice for products with unlabelled cannabinoids
Health Canada has issued a notice of an expanded recall it first issued in June for cannabis products containing an “undeclared intoxicating cannabinoid.”
Growing Relationships – Ottawa 2024 Agenda
Event details for our 2024 Growing Relationships in Kelowna attendees.
Week in Weed – August 3, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending August 4, 2024.
Incorrect labelling leads to recall for Canna Farms Tangerine Dream
Canna Farms has recalled one lot of its Tangerine Dream five gram dried cannabis sold through its medical sales channel for incorrect labelling as of…
Record revenue in Q2 2024 for Nova Cannabis
Nova Cannabis Inc. has released its interim consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
Cannabis Jobs Update – August 2024
StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for August 2024.
Week in Weed – July 27, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending July 27, 2024.
Week in Weed – July 20, 2024
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending July 20, 2024.
Wholesale cannabis sales, CPI increase in May
Wholesale cannabis sales increased to $553 million in May after a steep decline in April, following record-high rates in March 2024.