BC to begin accepting cannabis farmgate licence applications on November 30
British Columbia’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch announced today that they will be accepting Producer Retail Store (PRS) licence applications beginning at the end of…
OCS launches new Buy Legal public education campaign
The Ontario Cannabis store has launched a “Buy Legal” public education campaign to inform consumers about the difference between legal and illegal cannabis.
Cannara Biotech recalls Nugz Old School Hash for inaccurate labelling
Quebec cannabis producer Cannara Biotech has issued a product recall for their Nugz Old School Hash (Cuban Linx) cannabis extract, sold through the Ontario Cannabis…
FINTRAC releases report on money-laundering related to illicit cannabis sales, production
FINTRAC, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, says they have uncovered numerous instances of money laundering efforts related to illicit cannabis operators, especially…
Dykstra Greenhouses recalls one lot of Darkest Side of the Moon 2.5g Pre-Rolled Joints Dried Cannabis
Dykstra Greenhouses has recalled their Darkest Side of the Moon 2.5 gram Pre-Roll—sold in Manitoba and Ontario—due to a labelling issue.
Motif Labs Ltd. issues voluntary recall for Boxhot Glowstick 510 Batteries
Ontario producer Motif Labs Ltd. has issued a voluntary recall for their Boxhot Glowstick 510 Batteries due to reports of the batteries overheating when charging.
Superior Court of Quebec issues injunction to limit union “pressure tactics” against SQDC
The Superior Court of Quebec has issued an interim injunction order aimed at limiting certain strike actions currently aimed at some Société québécoise du cannabis…
Police take enforcement action at an illegal cannabis dispensary in Lac La Hache, BC
Police in BC raided an unlicensed cannabis dispensary in Lac La Hache on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 seizing approximately $60,000.00 in illegal cannabis products and…
Stats Canada releases new report on cannabis cultivation at home
Statistics Canada released new data today on home cultivation that looks at its impact on Canada before and after legalization.
The SQDC reports net income of $20.5 million for its first quarter ended June 18, 2022
Sales of cannabis at the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) generated $54 million for the Quebec government for its first quarter ended June 18, 2022,…
Cannabis NB begins process for ten new private cannabis stores
New Brunswick has opened ten opportunities to bid on public tenders for new private cannabis stores in the province.
Court approves $2.31 million settlement in Organigram pesticide case
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has approved a $2.31 million settlement following a class action lawsuit filed against New Brunswick cannabis producer Organigram for…
BC bought $420 million worth of (legal) cannabis last year
British Columbians purchased nearly 85 thousand kilograms of legal cannabis last year, spending more than $420 million.
BCGEU stands down job action at LDB warehouses
The BCGEU announced today that it is ending the current job action at the BC Public Service worksites, following a return to the bargaining table…
Labour tribunal declares recent strike action against SQDC location illegal
The Administrative Labor Tribunal (TAT) has issued an order declaring a recent strike at the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC)’s Aylmer retail location illegal.
BC again moving forward with direct delivery
The BC LDB is once again moving forward with direct delivery registrations following a week-long suspension of the program due to issues relating to the…
Abbotsford police issue warning of home invasions of cannabis grow sites
Police in Abbotsford, BC, say they have responded to eight home invasions at licensed medical cannabis grow operations within the City of Abbotsford over the…
Local products, more stores help increase cannabis sales in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia saw a 10% increase in cannabis sales in the first quarter of this year, bringing in $27.3 million in sales from April 1…
Edmonton police seize cannabis, cannabis products, psilocybin following investigation into illicit online retailer
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) says they have seized a large quantity of illegal cannabis plants and products, along with nearly a kilogram of psilocybin,…
Recall of XMG Cola and Ellevia extract for packaging, labelling issues
Health Canada issued two new cannabis product recalls on August 17, one for Truss’ XMG Cola cannabis beverage and another for Mera Cannabis’ Ellevia THC…
Mars Canada wins lawsuit against illicit online cannabis sellers using “Skittles” branding
Candy manufacturer Mars Canada Inc. has won a lawsuit against several illicit online cannabis retailers in Canada who have been selling products using logos and…
Strike could impact BC LDB, BC Cannabis Stores
The union that represents nearly 33,000 staff in BC’s Public Service Agency—including the BC LDB and BC Cannabis Stores—issued a 72-hour strike notice to the…
OCS beginning a small number of deliveries following distribution disruption
The Ontario Cannabis Store says their distribution centre is in the process beginning a limited number of deliveries following a disruption with a third-party distribution…
BC civil forfeiture office seeks to seize property, cash connected to three illicit cannabis websites
BC’s director of civil forfeiture is seeking to confiscate cash and eight properties worth nearly $7 million that are alleged to be connected to three…
British Columbians increasingly purchasing cannabis from legal sources
BC has released its newest survey on cannabis use, the first since 2018, showing changes in the cannabis market and consumer habits.
Unlicensed dispensary raided in Oshawa, minutes away from several legal stores
British Columbia’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch announced today that they will be accepting Producer Retail Store (PRS) licence applications beginning at the end of…
Health Canada releases CBD report: Report of the Science Advisory Committee on Health Products Containing Cannabis
The report, compiled over the past few years by Health Canada’s nine-member external Science Advisory Committee on Health Products Containing Cannabis for human and animal…
Updated: Purileaf recalls NightNight Pomegranate Sunset Shot
Ontario cannabis producer Purileaf has issued a voluntary recall for their NightNight Pomegranate Sunset Shot.
Licensed cultivation area, cannabis production continues to increase across Canada
Health Canada has released their most recent cannabis sales data report, as well as providing corrected figures from a past report.
Western Cannabis brings cannabis sales to Saskatchewan music festival
Producer Western Canna, in collaboration with cannabis distributor Weed Pool and retailer Wiid Boutique, operated a retail sales booth, the first of its kind in…
Vortex Cannabis recalls one lot of Vortex 10 Sour Berry Jelly Drops due to mislabelling
Quebec-based cannabis producer Vortex Cannabis has recalled one lot of their Sour Berry Jelly Drops sold through authorized retailers in Ontario, due to inaccurate labelling.
BC greenhouse grower to offer “price-sensitive” ounces under new brand
Pure Sunfarms, a BC greenhouse producer, is expanding its brand categories to provide a new one-ounce product segment for more “price-sensitive, frequent purchasers”.
BC government enters into Section 119 agreement with Shxwhá:y Village
Shxwhá:y Village, near Chilliwack, BC and the Province of British Columbia announced today that they have entered a government-to-government agreement that supports cannabis economic development.
Nova Scotia RCMP charge man with weapons, drug charges, including selling cannabis to minors
Police in Eskonia, Nova Scotia executed a search warrant on July 13, arresting a 36-year-old man following a complaint that minors had been sold cannabis…
BC enters into Section 119 agreement with Kispiox First Nation
The BC government has entered into their fifth agreement supporting a First Nation with their aspirations in the cannabis industry.
BC report shows high levels of pesticides, inaccurate THC levels in illicit cannabis, vape carts
BC has released a new study detailing the results of contaminant testing on dried cannabis and cannabis vapes seized from illicit retailers.
Ontario Cannabis Retail Board Appoints Permanent President and CEO
The Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation (OCRC) announced today that they have appointed David Lobo to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the…
OPP seize more than eight tons of cannabis, 45,000 plants from two Kingsville farms
Essex County OPP say they recently seized cannabis worth more than $61 million from two Kingsville farms.
Evolved Extraction Solutions
Rooted in Canada to serve an emerging global marketplace, Evolved Extraction Solutions is transforming the cannabis industry with disruptive extraction technology while providing long-term value…
The Half Circle offers Canada’s first immediate cannabis delivery option
A new cannabis delivery service in Manitoba is looking to connect with retailers, especially in the Winnipeg area, who want to offer “instant” delivery for…
Growing Relationships industry event in Kelowna, BC
Join StratCann on Monday, September 26 at the Eldorado Resort on the Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, BC where StratCann will bring together small-batch and micro cannabis producers, retailers and others…
CSN union members accept agreement for SQDC wage increases
Union members with the Confederation of National Trade Unions (CSN) have voted to accept an agreement with the SQDC for increased wages, hours, and working…
Russia bans several Canadian cannabis activists from entering the country
Russia has banned a handful of Canadian cannabis activists from the country, along with a long list of Canadian politicians and former politicians, judges, military…
SQDC and trade union say they have reached an agreement, pending review from union members
The SQDC say they have reached an agreement with the Confederation of National Trade Unions (CSN) as of June 23.
BC Judge seeks to send a strong deterrent to those operating in the black market
A BC Judge has fined a man found guilty of helping to operate an illicit cannabis delivery service in the Whistler area.
StratCann’s first cannabis tour connects retailers, growers, and processors
StratCann’s inaugural farm tour took place on Vancouver Island on Father’s Day, visiting three outdoor cannabis farms located between Victoria and Nanaimo, BC.
SQDC employees at 13 location stage walk out in protest over low wages
Employees at 13 SQDC branches held another one-day walkout today, Saturday, June 18.
Research in Australia looks at complex world of measuring and quantifying impairment
Researchers in Australia have recently published a meta-analysis of research looking at the complex world of measuring and quantifying cannabis impairment.
Drug export investigation leads to seizure of commercial cannabis and psilocybin “drug lab”
British Columbia’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch announced today that they will be accepting Producer Retail Store (PRS) licence applications beginning at the end of…
AirMed seed-to-sale business solutions
AirMed was launched in 2015 by a team of innovative thinkers who had been designing compliance-based software for decades and recognized that software solutions need…
Cannabis NB adds new “pop-up” location in Saint John and new corporate store in Woodstock
Cannabis NB is adding two new stores to its network, a pop-up store in Saint John and a new corporate store in Woodstock.
Cannara Biotech
With a focus on quality at scale, Cannara Biotech is positioning itself as a trusted source of premium brands and products rooted in cannabis culture,…
Neptune Wellness to close Quebec cannabis facility, Mood Ring and PanHash brands
Neptune Wellness, the company behind cannabis brands Mood Ring and PanHash, intends to divest its Canadian cannabis business in an attempt to rebrand itself as…
BC Privacy Commissioner says cannabis and liquor stores need to better protect customer information
A report from 2021 included 18 recommendations for cannabis and liquor stores in BC to improve their oversight of private information collected from customers and…
Charges confirmed following discovery of illegal cannabis “brokerage” in Richmond, BC
Charges are now confirmed following the execution of a search warrant in May on an alleged cannabis brokerage in a residential neighbourhood in Richmond, BC.
MF Cannabis License and Regulatory Consultants
With more than two decades of experience in quality assurance and regulatory affairs, MF Cannabis License and Regulatory Consultants are able to provide skilled licensing…
Censored Edibles brings artfully infused shapes to the adult market
Censored Edibles brings a welcome dose of creative fun while pushing the boundaries of societal taboos, and bringing cannabis along for the ride.
Report: Taxes, provincial mark-ups represent nearly 50% of the price of cannabis products in Ontario
A new report presented at a recent industry lobbying event is highlighting the high level of taxation and markup on cannabis products in Ontario, and…
General strike called at Quebec cannabis stores
The union representing members of the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC), represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), called a general strike on…
Aqualitias recalls pre-rolls due to inaccurate cannabinoid levels
Aqualitias, Nova Scotia cannabis producer has recalled one lot of pre-rolls due to inaccurately labelled THC and CBD levels, sold in PEI and Nova Scotia.
Nearly 1,000 kg of Canadian cannabis seized at Detroit/Windsor border
US Customs and Border officials seized 2,175 pounds (987 kg) of cannabis entering the country from Canada at the Detroit/Windsor border on May 11.
Blood Tribe Police Services in Alberta seize cannabis, psilocybin from unlicensed store
Blood Tribe Police Services in Alberta executed seized cannabis products and psilocybin from an illegal cannabis store on tribal land on May 10.
Greenway Greenhouse to sell through North 40’s medical cannabis platform
A large greenhouse cannabis grower in Ontario will be offering cannabis through Saskatchewan-based micro producer North 40’s online medical cannabis platform.
CBSA: Still illegal to import and export cannabis without authorization
The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding Canadians and anyone else travelling to Canada that it is illegal to take cannabis products out of or…
Evora: Seed-to-sale sale systems need to work for all license types, and sizes
The team at Evora Technologies has been refining their all-in-one cannabis compliance and operations software solution that includes Production Management, Quality Management “eQMS”, as well…
Team fighting Manitoba’s ban on homegrown cannabis has their day in court
The legal team fighting Manitoba’s ban on growing cannabis at home had their day in court Monday, May 2.
New Brunswick’s third cannabis farmgate store opens in Miramichi
New Brunswick’s third cannabis farmgate store, Sana’a Craft Cannabis, opened on April 20 offering four different cannabis flowers grown in-house.
Canadian retailer Weeds opening California location
Earlier this month Long-time “legacy” retail cannabis chain Weeds announced its plans to open a Weeds store in southern California.
High North Laboratories
High North Laboratories, located in Ontario, focuses their methodologies and operations to specifically address the highly specialized requirements for cannabis testing.
Canopy Growth announces more layoffs as part of “Strategic adjustments”
Canopy Growth Corporation, one of the largest cannabis companies both in Canada and around the world, announced efforts to cut operations costs, including a “reduced…
Liberal MP listed as director of cannabis co. that owes nearly $2 million in unpaid taxes
A recent report in Blacklock’s Reporter contends a Liberal MP was listed as a Director at a cannabis producer that owes the Canada Revenue Agency…
Police in Quebec seize cannabis edibles, vape pens, guns, cash, and more in long-term investigation
Police in Laval, Quebec say they have arrested five and seized firearms, cash, meth, psilocybe and numerous cannabis products following raids on March 26 and…
Emblem issues recall for mislabelled CBD extract
Emblem Cannabis has issued a recall for a CBD extract, due to inaccurate labelling.
Budget 2022 calls for streamlined approach to cannabis industry, excise, and more
Canada’s Budget 2022, released today, includes several references to the cannabis industry, especially as it relates to cannabis taxes and the evolution of the industry.
Health Canada extends some COVID-related “flexibilities” another 18 months
Health Canada has extended seven of their covid-era “flexibilities” for another 18 months.
Study: Pandemic likely not associated with increase in cannabis sales in Canada
British Columbia’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch announced today that they will be accepting Producer Retail Store (PRS) licence applications beginning at the end of…
Crown Buds
Crown Buds is a small, family-run micro cultivator based in Glencoe Ontario, a small farming community southwest of London.
Two recent break-ins of cannabis stores in Ontario
Police in Hamilton, Ontario say they are investigating a break-in at a cannabis store early Tuesday morning.
Mauve et Herbes / CANNA Canada Research
Initially intended to be a micro facility, Fournier eventually opted for a standard licence allowing him a slightly larger indoor facility, as well as a…
New Brunswickers now voting in second annual Cannabis NB Cup
New Brunswickers have until April 15 to take part in the province’s second Cannabis NB Cup, a contest featuring cannabis grown across Canada.
Police in Sudbury raid unlicensed cannabis store, seize $225,000 worth of products
Police in Suburry, Ontario recently executed a search warrant at an unlicensed cannabis store.
Truro recalls one lot of CBD vape pens due to labelling error
Truro Cannabis Inc. has recalled one lot of their Truro CBD 3:2 510 Vape Cartridge cannabis extract due to a labelling error.
Toronto police arrest three men connected to a string of cannabis store break-ins
Toronto police say they have arrested three men connected to break-ins at multiple cannabis stores in the northwest area of the city.
Cannabis, psilocybin, suspected MDMA seized from unlicensed store in Burnaby, BC
Burnaby RCMP has shut down an unlicensed dispensary that was selling “cannabis products, magic mushrooms (psilocybin), and suspected MDMA”.
Veterans Affairs Canada paid for nearly $116 million worth of cannabis for medical purposes in 2021
Veterans Affairs Canada paid for nearly $116 million worth of cannabis for medical purposes in 2021.
Alberta projects first annual cannabis profits with added markup, privatization of online sales
Alberta says cannabis tax revenue has exceeded their expectations as the AGLC projects their first net income profits from cannabis in the coming year.
Alberta to add 6% markup to price of wholesale cannabis
The Alberta government announced today that it will begin adding a six percent markup on the wholesale price of cannabis starting February 25.
Some SQDC employees threaten strike action for better hours, wages, more
The union representing employees at 24 SQDC cannabis stores in Quebec have voted in favour of giving themselves the ability to strike.
Cannabis shop on Osoyoos Indian Band land destroyed in “suspicious” fire
British Columbia’s Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch announced today that they will be accepting Producer Retail Store (PRS) licence applications beginning at the end of…
Quebec’s SQDC reports $26 million in net income in last three months of 2021
The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) brought in $190.5 million in sales in the last four months of 2021, an increase of $17.5 million from…