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
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…
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
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…
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…
$11 billion in cannabis sales has created 151,000 new jobs and added $43.5 billion to Canada’s GDP
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario.
New Brunswick’s bill to add new “private” CannabisNB stores moves one step closer to law
New Brunswick’s new bill to add around a dozen more “privately owned” CannabisNB stores to rural parts of the province has move one more step…
TobaGrown to launch Canada’s first not-for-profit pre-rolls in Manitoba
An organization that is fighting for Manitobans’ right to grow their own cannabis is now launching their own line of cannabis pre-rolls, with proceeds going…
US Customs say they have seized nearly “115 pounds of DMT” in last four months
US Customs and Border Protection says they have seized nearly 115 pounds of DMT during two seizures in the last four months, nearly four times…
Cannabis wholesale prices continued to decline in 2021
Prices for cannabis flower on the retail and bulk market declined significantly in 2021 as supply and competition in the market have increased, according to…
Calgary police confirm: cannabis store robbed on Boxing Day morning
Calgary Police have confirmed a robbery of a cannabis store occurred on Sunday, December 26. Three suspects fled the scene before police arrived.
The top 12 stories of 2021 from StratCann
StratCann has covered a lot of unique and interesting cannabis and cannabis industry content in 2021. Here’s a sample from our top 12 stories of…
New Canadian Cannabis Surveys shows little has changed in past year
Canadians feel pretty much the same about most issues surrounding cannabis, cannabis use, and legalization as they did in 2020, according to the newest annual…
California cannabis producers call for lower taxes
Several large cannabis companies in California say their industry is on the verge of collapse due to high taxes and a lack of retail stores.
Emblem recalls 5,634 units of topicals due to labelling error
Emblem Cannabis Corporation has voluntarily recalled six lots of their Noon & Night Freshly Minted topical cannabis.
More than 1,100 cannabis stores drive sales in Ontario
Ontario’s newest quarterly report (July 1 – September 30, 2021) shows cannabis sales continuing to grow in the province.
Metro Green Logistics providing warehousing, packaging, delivery solutions for cannabis industry
With their recently-issued processing licence, Metro Green Logistics—already the largest logistics service provider to the Cannabis market—is one step closer to the full-service supply chain…
Montreal police raid cannabis dispensary
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…
Police in BC, Alberta shut down illicit cannabis and psilocybin website
An online cannabis and psilocybin platform lead police to a $13 million dollar bust earlier this month in Alberta and BC.
More details on direct delivery for private retailers in Alberta
In a memo sent out to licence holders today, the AGLC says that new rules moving online sales to private cannabis stores will come into…
Wholesale cannabis prices drop again in November
After strong gains in October, wholesale cannabis flower prices lowered slightly in November, while cannabis extract wholesale prices continue to decline.
Pain-killing properties of cannabis terpenes
Cannabis terpene compounds have recently been the subject of studies regarding their potential for pain management. The following is a summary of some of the…
From Field to Shelf: a conversation with outdoor micro cultivators
An online event to learn about the experience of two of the first outdoor micro-producers moving product from field to shelf.
Puregene
A Switzerland-based company is looking to work with Canadian cannabis producers to help them breed more stable, and unique varieties.
Recall of Shelter’s White Chocolate Diamonds
Agro-Greens Natural Products has recalled one lot of dried cannabis, Shelter Craft x Kootenay’s Finest Organic White Chocolate Diamonds 3.5g Dried Cannabis sold in BC,…
La Feuille Verte – a long road to legal cannabis
Dany Lefebvre knows all about patience. He’s been waiting nearly a decade to see his vision for a cannabis business unfold. And, he knows it…
Bill tabled in New Brunswick to allow private cannabis stores
A bill that would open up New Brunswick to private retail cannabis stores was presented today by Finance Minister Ernie Steeves.
Victoria Budtender who was fired for unionizing gets job back
A Budtender in Victoria is going back to work after he was fired three weeks ago for what he and a local union says was…
Ontario: Testing result of illicit cannabis products show high levels of pesticides, inaccurate THC levels
The OPP have shared testing results from vape products and dried flower seized from the illicit market, showing high levels of pesticides and much lower…
US customs seizes nearly 4,000 bongs from China
US Customs and Border Protection officers say they recently seized 3,738 glass bongs from China, destined for Los Angeles.
Quebec sold $142 million in cannabis over the summer
The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) recently published its second quarterly results of the 2021-2022 fiscal year (June 20 to September 11, 2021), with sales…
Provinces are dropping prices on older cannabis products
Canadians love cheap weed – and retailers are noticing.
BC LDB to air bridge cannabis to stores in Interior
The BC LDB says they are working with delivery companies Purolator Express and Orbis to airlift shipments of cannabis to retailers in those parts of…
OPP and London Police Service seize $32 million in cannabis, arrest 21 connected to organized crime
OPP announced today the result of a 16 month investigation that resulted in 21 arrests for 118 charges and the seizure of more than $32…
Recall of CBD capsules due to missing tamper-evident seal
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…
Study: Cannabis legalization not associated with increases in traffic injuries in Canada
In a new study, UBC Northern Medical Program Professor Dr. Russ Callaghan has found that the 2018 legalization of cannabis in Canada was not associated…
Edmonton police warn of identity theft and fraud risk in online cannabis sales
Edmonton police are warning the public of a “concerning” trend of personal information gathering by illicit cannabis sellers.
Kelowna cananbis store robbed over the weekend
Kelowna RCMP say a man and woman robbed a cannabis store around 10:45pm on November 7, 2021.
Kootenays Finest Craft Cannabis brings legacy to legal
Kootenay towns from Nelson, Cranbrook, Casltegar, and Creston now have a Kootenay brand they can call their own.
New bill in Alberta could shift online sales from AGLC to private retailers
New legislation tabled in Alberta could, if passed, allow private retailers to sell cannabis online.
Police walk back claim of “suspected edibles” in Halloween candy in Ontario
OPP in Huron say a warning they issued Monday about “suspected edibles” found in Halloween candy was a false alarm.
Alberta now lists 700 cannabis stores
Alberta listed their 700th licence retail cannabis store this week, as the competition in retail space across Canada heats up.
Recall of JWC’s Blue Lime Pie sold in NB, SK
Health Canada has issued a recall for cannabis sold in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan, produced by Ontario-based JWC Wagners.
Nova Scotia seeks to change how police can conduct cannabis related searches
Nova Scotia has introduced legislation to amend their provincial cannabis laws to clarify when police can make a cannabis-related search.
Quebec cannabis report shows 70% of purchases now at least partially from legal market
Quebec’s Ministry of Health and Social Services released a report today on the progress of cannabis legalization in the province.
Canada remembers Grip-a-twenty-sack Day
On October 26, 2017, police in riot gear descended on an illicit pot store in Toronto’s King St. W neighbourhood. Police were responding to a…
Average price of cannabis in Ontario drops to $6 a gram as province sells more than $300 million worth of weed in Q1
The Ontario Cannabis Store’s most recent quarterly report covering April to June 2021, shows sales numbers in the province continuing to increase along with the…
Yukon sold more than $6 million worth of cannabis last year
Cannabis Yukon, the provincial agency tasked with managing cannabis in the Territory, released their newest annual report today, showing sales of $6m.
Metro Van seeking input on proposed cannabis VOC regs
Metro Vancouver is asking for input from industry and the public on proposed regulations for controlling emissions from cannabis growers and processors. Deadline for feedback is…
New cannabis research funding opportunities from CIHR
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research recently announced new funding opportunities for researchers looking into cannabis and cannabis use.
Sundial cannabis could control nearly 200 retail stores with Alcanna deal
Alberta producer Sundial Cannabis announced today their intention to purchase Alcanna Inc, the parent company of cannabis retail chains Nova Cannabis and Value Buds.
Trudeau’s Tofino beach house connected to cannabis payment processor
The controversy surrounding Trudeau’s recent visit to Tofino on The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation now has a connection to the cannabis industry. The…
Alberta micro processor finds niche with unique products
One Alberta micro processor says they are finding their niche with a focus on unique high CBD and CBD products that give them a competitive…
NB Research shows THC levels in black market are much lower than advertised
A recent report from the New Brunswick Research and Productivity Council compares testing results between legal and illegal cannabis products.
Health Canada: Temporary COVID measures extended again for cannabis industry
Health Canada has again extended their temporary COVID-19 measures, this time until March 31, 2022.
Regulatory Update with the BC Government
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…
Group challenging Manitoba home grow ban now joining Quebec Supreme Court appeal
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…
Micro cannabis licenses across Canada continue to grow
The number of micro cannabis licences across Canada continues to grow. As of Friday, September 17, there were 249 micro licences with licence holders in…
Three new cannabis “Outlet” stores opening in Alberta
A cannabis retail chain in Alberta is seeking to become more competitive in a highly saturated retail cannabis market by offering three new discount outlet…
Quebec announces new cannabis branch CEO
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…