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December 17, 2020
More stores, products, lower prices, mean cannabis sales continue to climb in Ontario
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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December 14, 2020
Health Canada looking at drone and satellite tech for outdoor cannabis inspections
A recent departmental report from Health Canada makes mention of several aspects of the regulator’s efforts with cannabis legalization, including reference to a pilot project…
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December 11, 2020
Health Canada seeking feedback on potential changes to Cannabis Regulations
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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December 10, 2020
Cannabis companies have numerous ways to market their products
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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December 5, 2020
New study looks at alcohol, THC, other drugs in fatal accidents in Ontario
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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November 22, 2020
Despite more legal access to cannabis, impaired driving cases not on the rise in Canada or US
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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November 17, 2020
Global cannabis survey aims to provide insight on cannabis cultivation and drive international policy reform
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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November 16, 2020
First Nations make tough choices in cannabis market
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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November 13, 2020
Despite stiff penalties, Hong Kongers are importing hundreds of kilograms of Canadian cannabis
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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November 5, 2020
Understanding the meaning of full spectrum extraction
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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October 31, 2020
Micro cannabis licences continue to increase across Canada
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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October 27, 2020
Yes, cannabis patients want (and deserve) pre-rolls
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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October 19, 2020
THC Obsession Distorts the Cannabis Supply Chain
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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October 18, 2020
That’s a solid ‘meh’ from me on cannabis 2.0 beverages
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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October 16, 2020
Québec Retail Cannabis Overview
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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October 13, 2020
Two year anniversary: Canadian cannabis advocates on what has and hasn’t worked with legalization so far
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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October 5, 2020
How will changes to cannabis oil regulations impact patients?
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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October 2, 2020
Joe Biden’s Cannabis Policy Advances Reform To Some Degree
For challenger and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, his reluctance towards legalization is proving to be a thorn in the side of some of the more…
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October 1, 2020
Cannabis NB continues to show profits as the fate of the provincial cannabis stores remains unknown
Cannabis NB’s newest quarterly report shows a profit of $3.3 million from sales of $20.1 million, as the fate of network of the provincial cannabis…
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September 30, 2020
Ontario sold 35 million grams of dried cannabis in its first full fiscal year of commercial operations
Ontario sold 35,100,000 grams of cannabis from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, for a total of $385,100,000 in sales, according to a new…
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September 30, 2020
Anne McLellan, Task Force Chair on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation, on two years of legal cannabis in Canada
Four years after chairing the federal government’s Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation, and two years after legalization finally came into force, Anne McLellan…
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September 29, 2020
What’s in a strain? The Wild West of Cannabis names
Cannabis consumers are often attracted to specific, so-called “strains” of cannabis flower, with the name becoming the brand. That’s great – except that there’s a…
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September 25, 2020
What are you inhaling? Understanding analytical testing for cannabis vape pens
Cannabis vape pens are a relatively new and increasingly popular product on the market, but much about their health and safety remains relatively unknown due…
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September 24, 2020
More than half of new licenses issued since legalization have been micros
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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September 23, 2020
County in Ontario first in Canada to take steps to manage personal and designated medical grows
A southern Ontario county says they are the first in Canada to take steps to manage personal and designated medical grow licenses through local zoning…
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September 21, 2020
BC enters cannabis agreement with Williams Lake First Nation
The BC government announced today a first of its kind government-to-government agreement with the Williams Lake First Nations to support the community’s efforts to operate…
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September 20, 2020
BC to allow “small-scale producers” to deliver cannabis directly to licensed retailers as well as farm-gate sales beginning in 2022
The British Columbia government announced today that they will allow “small-scale producers”, including nurseries, the option of delivering cannabis directly to licensed retailers, as well…
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September 15, 2020
Superette joins Broccoli Magazine’s anti-racism initiative the Floret Coalition
Canadian cannabis retailer Superette announced its pledge to join the Floret Coalition, an initiative to support and fund BIPOC enterprises within the cannabis industry.
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September 14, 2020
2nd annual C-45 Quality Assurance Summit launches this week
The second annual C-45 Quality Assurance Summit launches this week. The three day virtual event features online workshops and presentations focussed on Quality Assurance professionals…
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September 8, 2020
Small BC farm loses home insurance because of legal cannabis
One licensed cannabis cultivator on Vancouver Island recently got a scare when they received a letter telling them their home insurance would soon not be…
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September 6, 2020
BC munis looking for their share of cannabis tax revenue at annual UBCM meeting
The Union of British Columbia Municipalities annual meeting will be taking place virtually this year, from September 22-24. Cannabis and cannabis policy will again be…
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September 4, 2020
Quebec posts a profit of $9.7 million for cannabis sales for first quarter of 2020-2021
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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September 3, 2020
4 Plants Cup: Grassroots cannabis cultivation competition announces 2020 changes
The 4 Plants Cup launched in 2019 to provide a platform for Canadian cannabis home growers of all experience levels to show and share their…
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September 2, 2020
How cannabis legalization is taking shape for Indigenous communities in the US and Canada
Legal battles and federal laws create problems that persist to this day. Yet, despite the less than ideal circumstances, there is hope among numerous tribes…
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September 1, 2020
Coulson Cannabis’ small batch, solventless extracts hitting retail shelves soon
First licensed in March of this year, Coulson Cannabis is expecting their first product, a Lemon Zkittlez rosin in half gram skus, to reach shelves…
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August 31, 2020
Price of legal and illegal cannabis in Canada is much closer than you think
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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August 28, 2020
Health Canada reminds industry of changes to definition of “cannabis oil”
Health Canada is reminding the industry that they will soon be removing “cannabis oil” as a separate class of cannabis that may be sold under…
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August 28, 2020
BC’s Grey Market is Thriving
Things haven’t been this good in the illicit cannabis industry in British Columbia in many years, say several industry insiders who feel the province could…
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August 24, 2020
Health Canada to now allow foliar sprays and food grade modified atmosphere packaging
Health Canada has updated their approach to the use of foliar sprays and “modified atmosphere packaging” for cannabis products, effective immediately.
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August 24, 2020
In Ontario, Farmgate Brings Opportunity for Brand Engagement
Across Canada, cannabis is being sold legally in retail outlets and online. However, there’s one model that, to date, has had limited uptake: farmgate, wherein…
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August 21, 2020
OPP dismantle “large-scale, sophisticated” cannabis network between BC and Ontario
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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August 19, 2020
BC says cannabis rules apply to First Nations, but are concerned enforcement could lead to court challenges
One BC MLA says they want answers about what they say is uneven enforcement of provincial law when it comes to cannabis retailers on First…
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August 17, 2020
Tokyo Smoke removes products containing phytol from shelves
Tokyo Smoke confirms that they and their parent company, Canopy Growth, took steps recently to ensure that any vape pen products they are carrying in…
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August 17, 2020
Cannabis in the Maritimes: A Retail Overview
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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August 15, 2020
Challenging Manitoba’s ban on home-grown cannabis
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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August 14, 2020
Global Cannabis Cultivation Research Consortium launching second cannabis cultivators survey
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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August 13, 2020
Association of Ontario Municipalities calls for renewing tax sharing agreement with province
The Association of Municipalities Ontario says they are continuing to call on the provincial government to renew an agreement to provide cannabis tax revenues to…
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August 12, 2020
Ontario expects to bring in $145 million in federal cannabis taxes for 2020–21
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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August 12, 2020
Health Canada and Economic Relief for the Cannabis Industry
On August 5 Health Canada released a notice that it was deferring the 2020-2021 2.3% annual fee that it charges cannabis license holders for the…
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August 10, 2020
Changing the face of Canada’s cannabis industry
Women and people of colour have made significant contributions to the Canadian cannabis industry, both before and after legalization. However, the industry still has a…
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August 5, 2020
Cannabis industry says deferral of cost recovery fee doesn’t go far enough
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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August 4, 2020
BC to allow private cannabis retail stores licensees to sell cannabis online for in-store pickup
Retail sales have continued to climb in Ontario as the province ramps up brick and mortar licenses, the array of products increase, and prices continue…
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August 3, 2020
Concern over vape pen additives in Canadian cannabis industry
Concerns with unlisted or mis-labeled ingredients in vape pens has led at least one cannabis retail chain to seek clarification from vape pen manufacturers in…
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July 31, 2020
First of Manitoba’s new “phase three” cannabis retailers to open soon
The first new cannabis retail store in Manitoba since the province opened up licensing to new retailers starting June 1 of this year, has announced…
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July 29, 2020
Temporary measures for individuals without a security clearance is being phased out by Health Canada beginning July 31
Health Canada has a sent a reminder to licence holders this week that the temporary measures to allow individuals who do not hold a security…
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July 28, 2020
Illicit online retailers continue to dominate in Canada
A recent press release from an illicit cannabis retailer highlights the sometimes confusing and under-enforced nature of Canada’s illicit cannabis market some two years into…
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July 27, 2020
Micro cannabis growers still unable to move forward in Maple Ridge, BC
One hopeful micro cannabis grower in the BC municipality of Maple Ridge who had his application deferred by the city last September, says he’s frustrated…
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July 27, 2020
MP asks Federal Minister of Health to look into a loophole in personal medical cannabis regs leading to illicit activity
The Federal representative for the riding of Haldimand-Norfolk in southern Ontario asked the Federal Minister of Health what the federal government is doing to address…
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July 27, 2020
Community concerns with commercial cannabis licenses continue to plague applicants
An amendment to allow a hopeful micro cannabis owner in High River, Alberta to move their application through with the city was passed by the…
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July 25, 2020
California finds criminal record reforms easier said than done
While both Canada and several U.S. states have vowed to create some sense of restorative justice to nonviolent marijuana offenders, few individuals have had their…
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