$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
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
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
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
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
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
Group challenging Manitoba home grow ban now joining Quebec Supreme Court appeal
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
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
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
The BC government is launching a paid Cannabis Sales Data program
The provincial regulator in British Columbia sent an email to stakeholders today promoting a new sales data program. The yearly data plan will soon be…
Ontario celebrates their 1,000 cannabis stores
Ontario recently licensed their 1,000th cannabis store, 6 of Spade, in Toronto. The achievement celebrates numerous cannabis retail milestones in Canada’s most populated province.
Cannabis License Experts
Cannabis License Experts is a compliance solutions provider for the cannabis industry, providing pre and post-licensing support for both the production side and retail side…
Cannabis NB introduces FarmGate program
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
Citing academic concerns, petition seeks to stop new cannabis stores at UBC
Some UBC students and residents are expressing concern for plans for two cannabis stores that are planned to open on University land.
Green Party in Finland calls for cannabis legalization, regulation
The Green League, a green political party in Finland, has officially adopted a policy of cannabis legalization during a virtual party conference on September 12.
Quebec reports $136.5 million in sales in first quarter 2021
The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) announced the results of their first quarterly report today, bringing in $136.5 million in sales and $14.8 million in…
Canada Post resuming some door-deliveries of cannabis
Canada Post resumed delivery of cannabis products to people’s doors at the end of August.
Cannabis sales grew over 140% in BC over past year
Sales of cannabis in British Columbia grew 140% over the past year, according to a recently released annual report from the provincial cannabis distributor, while…
Unicorn Cup brings cannabis, culture, and camping to the Kootenays
A small outdoor festival celebrating local cannabis culture is taking place at Rosebud Lake in BC’s Kootenay Mountains this weekend.
New Brunswick cannabis producer partners with local First Nation for medical cannabis access
E.C.O. Canadian Organics, the University of New Brunswick, GITPO Spirit Lodge, and Natoaganeg First Nation announced a partnership to provide access to medical cannabis for…
Bonify is “winding down” operations in the coming weeks
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
Court awards plaintiff $26,267 for medical cannabis following auto accident
A BC court recently sided with a plaintiff who was seeking damages from a car accident, including a payment of $26,267 for medical cannabis.
KRFT
KRFT is a micro cultivator and processor in Newfoundland and Labrador, started by Newfoundlander Nicholas Langor.
US Customs seizes 2,500 pounds of cannabis from Canada at Detroit crossing
US Customs and Border officers say they seized several thousands of pounds of cannabis entering the country from Canada at a border crossing near Detroit…
Victoria police urging parents to keep cannabis products away from children after 5 kids sent to hospital from illicit gummies
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
Incorrect labelling triggers recall of pre-rolls on Ontario
Peace Naturals has recalled one lot of their Spinach Blue Dream dried cannabis pre-rolls due to mislabeled THC and CBD levels.
Drug impaired driving up in 2019, but not necessarily connected to legalization
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
Wait, Don’t Forget the Weight
This webinar with Aaron Godin, Co-Founder & Director of Applied Science at AGMS Solutions Inc., introduces the concept of conservation of mass as it applies…
A Stoned Moose is passing out free cannabis clones in Ontario
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
Ontario’s second cannabis farmgate store opens its doors
Ontario’s second cannabis farmgate store opened this week, located on the outskirts of Toronto near Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Atlas Growers recalls three lots of Zour Apples Full Flower dried cannabis pre-rolls
Health Canada has recalled three lots of pre-rolls sold in Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Yukon, as well as through Shoppers Drug Mart, out of concern…
Surrey RCMP seize cannabis, cash, and guns from two BC locations
Surrey RCMP say they have seized a large quantity of cannabis, cannabis plants, and cannabis products, along with guns and cash following two raids in…
Ontario sold nearly 100 million grams of cannabis last year
The Ontario Cannabis store released their annual year in review today, covering April 2020 to March 2021, showing significant industry growth in the province.
Pre-rolls sold in Saskatchewan recalled over concerns they could contain metal wire
Health Canada has issued a recall for a ten-pack of pre-rolls they say could contain metal pieces of wire.
Workers at Trees Cannabis in BC join union
Another group of employees at a cannabis store in BC have joined a union dedicated to cannabis retailers.
Man abandons 118 pounds of cannabis near Niagara Falls
On June 17, US Border Patrol agents say they were alerted to more than 100 pounds of cannabis left on a path on the US…
Man caught smuggling pesticides used in cannabis production into the US sentenced to 90 days in custody; ordered to pay $11,000 in fines
US authorities say a man who was caught smuggling pesticides into the US from Mexico in April 2020 will serve 90 days in jail and…
Ontario police seize processed cannabis, plants, cash from “licensed” grow in Wainfleet
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
BC to allow private cannabis retailers to deliver products to consumers starting July 15
BC cannabis retailers will be able to ship cannabis products directly to consumers starting July 15, 2021. Retailers will also no longer be required to…
Newfoundland sold $52 million worth of cannabis in the last year
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
OPP seize 18,000 cannabis plants and 3,000 pounds of cannabis from two unlicensed grows
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
Vancouver police seizes guns, psilocybin, cannabis in illicit store raid
The legal cannabis industry in Canada has also generated $15.1 billion in government tax revenues, with $3 billion of this generated in Ontario. A new report…
Police in Calgary seek assistance to identify cannabis store robbery suspects
Calgary police are asking for assistance from the public in identifying four men who robbed a cannabis store on June 9.
Quebec sold a half a billion worth of cannabis in the past year
The newest annual report for the Société Québécoise du Cannabis (SQDC) shows the provincial cannabis agency brought in $66.5 million in net income in the…