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How are cannabis retailers standing out in the crowd?

How are cannabis retailers standing out in the crowd?

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

SQDC President: Quebec shifting from adding new stores to refining consumer experience

SQDC President: Quebec shifting from adding new stores to refining consumer experience

The SQDC plans to shift from adding new cannabis stores to adding even more new products and refining the consumer experience to continue gaining market…

Growing cannabis: Debunking the light leak myth

Growing cannabis: Debunking the light leak myth

For those of us who are prepared to replace cannabis mythology with plant science, there are opportunities to improve yields by better understanding our plants’…

Research in Australia looks at complex world of measuring and quantifying impairment

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.

Canada’s 10mg edibles limit empowering black market, hamstringing legal industry

Canada’s 10mg edibles limit empowering black market, hamstringing legal industry

The Canadian cannabis industry says it’s time to raise the 10mg THC potency limit for edibles.

Of myrcene and mango: Questioning the entourage effect

Of myrcene and mango: Questioning the entourage effect

Mango and myrcene in particular have become so intertwined, their purported effects are so myriad in popular cannabis culture as to be bioequivalent.

Some BC First Nations share concerns around uneven enforcement policies

Some BC First Nations share concerns around uneven enforcement policies

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

Strict age-gate rules, inconsistent enforcement frustrates some Alberta retailers

Strict age-gate rules, inconsistent enforcement frustrates some Alberta retailers

Some Alberta retailers say they are frustrated by inconsistent enforcement of the province’s own rules around age-gates for cannabis store websites.

Paying the price in the cannabis supply chain

Paying the price in the cannabis supply chain

The supply chain for cannabis products in Canada appears to be fairly simple, however, there are many processes within this chain – such as lab…

Building cannabis brands with creativity and innovation

Building cannabis brands with creativity and innovation

Despite the popular narrative that government regulations make it almost impossible for licensed providers (LPs) to brand their products, many LPs are finding creative and…

Active medical registrations with LPs continue to decline, while personal and designated increase

Active medical registrations with LPs continue to decline, while personal and designated increase

The number of Canadians registering to purchase cannabis for medical purposes from licensed producers has been declining since legalization, while the number registered to grow…

Ontario’s “flow-through” program prepares for prime time

Ontario’s “flow-through” program prepares for prime time

Ontario’s flow-through program, which will allow retailers to order products not stocked in OCS warehouse, has been undergoing a complex platform development phase that involves…

Some Alberta cannabis retailers ready for online sales and delivery, others are holding off

Some Alberta cannabis retailers ready for online sales and delivery, others are holding off

Several cannabis retailers in Alberta say they are getting ready to begin cannabis deliveries on March 8, or soon after, as the province shuts down…

Inspection and Enforcement data for April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 now available

February 2, 2022

Inspection and Enforcement data for April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 now available

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

BC MLA questions BC’s lack of consistent enforcement of cannabis laws

January 31, 2022

BC MLA questions BC’s lack of consistent enforcement of cannabis laws

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

Hop latent viroid continues to infect cannabis across Canada

January 24, 2022

Hop latent viroid continues to infect cannabis across Canada

A disease that severely damages cannabis plants is rapidly spreading across Canada.

Cannabis wholesale prices continued to decline in 2021

January 21, 2022

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…

BC’s outdoor growers make their way from field to shelf

January 17, 2022

BC’s outdoor growers make their way from field to shelf

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

BC cannabis producers prepare for farmgate, but questions remain

January 12, 2022

BC cannabis producers prepare for farmgate, but questions remain

Cannabis producers in BC are looking forward to more details about the province’s farmgate program, to be announced sometime this year.

Three years of legalization brings shift in Canadian attitudes about cannabis and its use

December 24, 2021

Three years of legalization brings shift in Canadian attitudes about cannabis and its use

Canadians seem to be treating cannabis more responsibly since legalization, according to the newest cannabis survey from the Government of Canada.

Pain-killing properties of cannabis terpenes

December 9, 2021

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…

Cannabis cultivators and Canada’s farm programs

November 30, 2021

Cannabis cultivators and Canada’s farm programs

In 2018, the Canadian Agricultural Partnership signalled that cannabis cultivators would be eligible from the federal government side to receive support for innovation in farming practices…

BC’s distribution system causing challenges for cannabis retailers, producers in wake of road closures

November 20, 2021

BC’s distribution system causing challenges for cannabis retailers, producers in wake of road closures

BC producers trapped behind closed and washed out roads following a major storm that passed through the region on Nov 15 are looking to find…

Monthly average cannabis pricing

November 9, 2021

Monthly average cannabis pricing

This article covers the average price of Canadian legal cannabis over time with respect to package size and province listed.

Private cannabis retailers in BC say it’s hard to compete with government-run stores

November 3, 2021

Private cannabis retailers in BC say it’s hard to compete with government-run stores

A number of private retailers say the BC Cannabis Store, the retail chain managed by the BC government, is making it hard for them to…

The highs and lows of outdoor cannabis production in Canada

November 1, 2021

The highs and lows of outdoor cannabis production in Canada

Finding a buyer for outdoor cannabis can be a hard sell, say some gowers, but shifting consumer perceptions and getting creative with what you do…

How can the cannabis industry more effectively lobby for their interests?

October 18, 2021

How can the cannabis industry more effectively lobby for their interests?

As legalization in Canada reaches the three year mark and the government begins a mandated review of the legislation, the cannabis industry finds itself beset…

Genetic authentication of cannabis cultivars

October 11, 2021

Genetic authentication of cannabis cultivars

There is a considerable lack of consistency in variety or strain names, and few universally adopted standards for testing in the legal cannabis industry today….

The quest for the best pre-roll

September 27, 2021

The quest for the best pre-roll

According to Headset Canadian Insights, last year pre-rolls were the second-largest product category in Canada, with a 17% market share. As of June 2021, pre-rolls…

Micro cannabis licenses across Canada continue to grow

September 20, 2021

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…

Once a prominent topic, cannabis has taken a back seat in this year’s federal election

September 17, 2021

Once a prominent topic, cannabis has taken a back seat in this year’s federal election

As Canada prepares for an election on September 20, politicians’ focus is not on cannabis, a stark contrast from the federal election in 2015, and…

Ontario’s new flow-through model and product call timeline comes with pros and cons, say producers and retailers

September 1, 2021

Ontario’s new flow-through model and product call timeline comes with pros and cons, say producers and retailers

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

Canadian Vets Push for Cannabis Regulation Changes

Canadian Vets Push for Cannabis Regulation Changes

Medical cannabis for humans is well-established. But when it comes to treating animals – and in particular companion pets – the regulatory system in Canada…

Meeting the challenge of vape recycling

Meeting the challenge of vape recycling

The cannabis industry has been criticized for poor environmental practices. One area where there’s been some buzz has been around vape recycling. However, this is…

OCS offers more details on changes to product call system

OCS offers more details on changes to product call system

The Ontario Cannabis Store’s new Vice President of Merchandising, Marketing and Ecommerce says the upcoming changes to their product call system will allow for more…

Study looking at vape pen ingredient phytol shows serious health concerns

Study looking at vape pen ingredient phytol shows serious health concerns

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

Drug impaired driving up in 2019, but not necessarily connected to legalization

Drug impaired driving up in 2019, but not necessarily connected to legalization

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s approach to legalizing cannabis in their community

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s approach to legalizing cannabis in their community

Ietsénhaienhs Tonya Perron, who has led the cannabis file for the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) for the last three years, says the process of…

The average price of cannabis in Canada is lower than ever

The average price of cannabis in Canada is lower than ever

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

BC cannabis growers coping with recent heat wave

BC cannabis growers coping with recent heat wave

Cannabis growers in BC are struggling under the recent heat wave, with temperatures in many parts of the province passing 40°C this past week.

More to be done to address cannabis amnesty

More to be done to address cannabis amnesty

In Canada, lawmakers continue to say that automatic expungement is impossible. In the U.S., federal prohibition continues to limit progress.

Canada proposes restrictions on some flavoured cannabis vapes no earlier than 2022

Canada proposes restrictions on some flavoured cannabis vapes no earlier than 2022

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

Educating Canada’s Cannabis Industry

Educating Canada’s Cannabis Industry

There’s a burgeoning training industry to help people interested in participating in the sector, with courses offered by private businesses – and even by some…

Cannabis farmgate across Canada

Cannabis farmgate across Canada

At this stage, cannabis farmgate retail is more of an evolving business model than a regulatory reality. Judging from applicable regulations, reports, and conversations with…

BC provides update on retail cannabis landscape

BC provides update on retail cannabis landscape

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

BC tests illicit cannabis and finds 24 different pesticides in 20 samples

BC tests illicit cannabis and finds 24 different pesticides in 20 samples

The BC government says they have found extensive pesticides, along with heavy metals and other biological impurities in cannabis seized from illicit cannabis stores in…

Saskatchewan’s auditor wants to see more enforcement of cannabis retailers

Saskatchewan’s auditor wants to see more enforcement of cannabis retailers

Saskatchewan’s auditor has praised aspects of the province’s oversight of cannabis wholesalers and retailers, but wants to see a shift from education to enforcement of…

Most cannabis charges down by 99% following legalization, some new charges increase

Most cannabis charges down by 99% following legalization, some new charges increase

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

Employment protections for cannabis consumers in Canada and the US continue to evolve

Employment protections for cannabis consumers in Canada and the US continue to evolve

Employment protections for cannabis users vary between Canada and the U.S. Still, employers and employees in both nations continue to find themselves in precarious situations…

A Buyer’s Guide to CBD Certificates of Analysis

A Buyer’s Guide to CBD Certificates of Analysis

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

Cannabis industry prepares for feedback on proposed vape pen flavour restrictions

Cannabis industry prepares for feedback on proposed vape pen flavour restrictions

Health Canada says they expect their consultation on the agency’s proposed restrictions on flavours in cannabis extracts for inhalation, including cannabis vaping products to be…

Ontario’s craft cannabis category a good start, but needs refining

Ontario’s craft cannabis category a good start, but needs refining

Ontario’s recent announcement of their new “craft cannabis” product designation was hailed as progress by many in the cannabis industry, but some say the category…

Why cannabis has no expiry date

Why cannabis has no expiry date

In Canada, there are a variety of products to serve both the recreational and medical market, but determining the shelf life can be a guessing…

The Kids Are All Right: Unpacking Health Canada’s Regulations

The Kids Are All Right: Unpacking Health Canada’s Regulations

After Canada legalized cannabis, Health Canada rolled out packaging regulations with strict requirements for logos, colours, and branding. The industry has complied, and some think…

Ruling in Quebec home grow appeal expected later this year

Ruling in Quebec home grow appeal expected later this year

The lead attorney with the group fighting Quebec’s ban on growing cannabis at home says they and the government of Quebec have now presented their…

Canada’s first Indigenous-owned cannabis producer releases first products to a First Nation retailer

Canada’s first Indigenous-owned cannabis producer releases first products to a First Nation retailer

A First Nations retailer in Ontario says they are now selling products from Canada’s first 100% Indigenous-owned and operated cannabis producer.

BC government working to assist First Nations in path to legal cannabis industry

BC government working to assist First Nations in path to legal cannabis industry

Several First Nations communities in British Columbia say they have seen a recent, positive shift in how the provincial government has been working with Indigenous…

BC: Stakeholder engagement on cannabis farm-gate coming this spring/summer

BC: Stakeholder engagement on cannabis farm-gate coming this spring/summer

The BC Government says they expect to begin stakeholder engagement this spring/summer on what their cannabis farmgate program will look like.

Criminal record expiry bill expected to begin discussion in Senate again soon

Criminal record expiry bill expected to begin discussion in Senate again soon

The Senator who tabled legislation that would set up a system of record expiry for criminal convictions says she is hopeful it may begin to…

Reflecting on Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act

Reflecting on Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act

Cannabis retail is facing some serious challenges, with many markets in Canada reaching saturation. Locally owned stores are often in direct competition with well-resourced chains….

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