Court of Appeal sides with Quebec on home grow ban, next step is Supreme Court
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
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…
Could Nova Scotia’s new conservative government seek to privatize cannabis retail?
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
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.
BC CSU lists 4 dispensary fines worth $1.2 million, another 29 outstanding
British Columbia’s cannabis enforcement agency has collected more than $1.2 million in administrative penalties from unlicensed dispensaries since it began enforcement activities in July 2019.
New Brunswick announces plans for cannabis farmgate
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
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
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
AtlantiCann’s Msiku takes top prize in first annual Cannabis NB Cup
Cannabis NB announced the winners of their Cannabis NB cup today, with the top prize going to First Nation’s owned AtlantiCann in Nova Scotia.
Micro producer hopes to change the game with new medical platform
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
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.
Survey: Canadians supportive of cannabis retail stores in their community
New research from US-based Weedmaps into the Canadian cannabis market shows that Canadians are now more likely to support the presence of cannabis retail stores…
OCS pausing product calls while they refine their process
Ontario has recently informed cannabis producers that the OCS will soon be pausing new product calls as they reconfigure their product call system.
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.
BC cannabis retailers now able to deliver cannabis to consumers
As of July 15, private cannabis retailers in BC are now allowed to take orders and payments online and then deliver them to the consumer,…
A Stoned Moose is passing out free cannabis clones in Ontario
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
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…
New Brunswick launches first annual “Cannabis NB Cup”
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
Manitoba suing to prevent unlicensed cannabis retailer from operating in province
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
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.
Nova Scotia micro releases their first products into local market
Cannabis consumers in Nova Scotia now have a chance to support a local micro cultivator who is just getting its first harvest to shelves this…
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…
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
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
Alberta looking at allowing online sales for cannabis retailers
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
Court rules Vancouver dispensary “Budway” violated Subway franchise trademark
A federal court has found that an unlicensed cannabis store in Vancouver infringed the registered trademarks of the Subway franchise.
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…
BC MLA says changes to cannabis regulations could result in increased enforcement for First Nations
A BC MLA says new changes to BC’s cannabis regulations could result in more enforcement action against illicit retailers, especially those on First Nations lands.
Manitoba cancels retail licence with First Nation over operation of unlicensed retail store
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
Newfoundland adding several new drive-thru retail cannabis locations
Newfoundland is home to the first cannabis drive-thru in Canada, and by the end of the year should have at least five more.
SQDC appoints former British American Tobacco exec as interim president
The Société Québécoise du Cannabis (SQDC) announced a new interim president today, Paul Furfaro, following the departure of Jean-François Bergeron to take on the role…
Newfoundland and Labrador announces 8 qualified cannabis retail applicants
The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) has announced eight names and locations of qualified applicants from the recent Licensed Cannabis Retailer (LCR) RFP.
US has seized more than 13,000 pounds of cannabis at US/Canada border this year
US border authorities have seized more than 13,000 pounds (6,000+ kg) of cannabis entering the country from Canada in 2021, according to reports from US…
Manitoba suspends licence of First Nation retailer after community found to also be allowing illicit sales
Earlier this week, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries temporarily suspended its retailer agreement with a retail store on Long Plain First Nation’s urban reserve in Winnipeg,…
Charges dropped following large raid of Ontario cannabis farm last fall
Lawyer in the case says Health Canada needs to more actively inspect personal and designated production sites. Several charges have been dropped following a large-scale…
AtlantiCann recalls one lot of dried cannabis due to labelling error
Nova Scotia cannabis producer AtlantiCann Medical has voluntarily recalled one lot of dried cannabis, sold through the Ontario Cannabis Store and Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation.
OCS to launch a new product “flow-through” program later this year
The Ontario Cannabis Store says they will be introducing a new “flow-through” program by late summer to allow retailers to order products not stocked in…
First Nation cannabis producer Seven Leaf expands distribution to BC retailer Indigenous Bloom
A First Nations-owned cannabis producer in Ontario has expanded its distribution to First Nations retailers in BC this week.
200 micros now licensed in Canada
Canada now has at least 200 micros cannabis companies licenced across Canada, as of May 7, 2021.
Newfoundland and Labrador to add up to 16 new stores, online sales, and more
Newfoundland and Labrador are looking to add up to 16 new retail cannabis locations to its current count of 30, and are currently seeking proposals…
La SQDC passe au crible
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
Mars Wrigley taking legal action against cannabis companies using their brands and products
Mars Wrigley, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chocolate, gum, and candy is taking legal action against cannabis companies in the US and Canada…
Stats Canada to include cannabis in this year’s Agriculture Census
Statistics Canada will be collecting statistics on licensed cannabis cultivation in Canada for the first time this year as part of the Census of Agriculture.
The Ontario Cannabis store launches their Craft Cannabis category
The Ontario Cannabis Store has formally announced their new craft cannabis program today. First reported late last year, the program creates a specific category for…
Women in cannabis and psychedelics from around the globe come together at WWC Conference, May 26 & 27
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
Second round against Quebec’s homegrown cannabis ban begins
The law firm that helped first take on the Quebec government’s homegrown cannabis ban will be back in court this week as the province seeks…
Medz Cannabis and Thrive Cannabis receive first cannabis “farmgate” licences in Ontario
Both companies received their retail store authorization (RSA) from the province on April 20, a representative from the AGCO confirms.
Presence of THC in urine analysis did not justify firing, says arbitrator
An arbitrator in a dispute between the Canadian National Railway and United Steelworkers has ruled that the the company had erred in firing an employee…
Incorrect labelling triggers recall for Acai Berry Gelato 3.5 gram jar
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
AGLC questioned over 420 promotion on their website
The Alberta cannabis regulator and online retailer recently violated their own cannabis marketing rules, having to walk back an advertisement for a 420-related sale.
Review: Cannabis topicals aren’t worth their hefty price tag (yet)
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
Toronto police asking for $1.5 million to deal with legal cannabis
Toronto police want $1.5 million from the city to address the cost of cannabis related enforcement to the department, although it’s difficult to determine how…
Higgs government spent $200,000 on effort to sell Cannabis NB
The New Brunswick government spent $200,000 on their efforts to sell Cannabis NB to a private company since late 2019.
Canopy announces plan to buy Supreme for $435m in stock and cash
Canopy announced today an agreement to buy Supreme Cannabis for $435 million in stock and cash. The deal gives Canopy control of the successful 7ACRES…
OCS, Cannabis NB recalls Natural Med Co’s 28 gram Indica Blend Dried Flower
The Ontario Cannabis Store has issued a product recall for Natural Med Co’s 28 gram Indica Blend Dried Flower.
US research highlights THC levels ‘bunching’ just over 20%
Canada isn’t the only legal cannabis market dealing with an incentive for growers to pass the 20% THC threshold. A recent US study of two…
Challenges to making shelf-stable cannabis gummies
As a food item, infused gummies, or any other edible, can spoil when exposed to air, moisture, heat, and other microorganism-friendly environments. There is a…
Six new cannabis stores coming to Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia will be opening six new cannabis stores in April and May, adding to the current 24 NSLC retail cannabis locations across the province.
Alberta now has 600 approved cannabis retailers
Alberta just reached 600 approved cannabis retailers, still the home of the most legal cannabis stores in Canada.
Canada to begin issuing fines for travellers entering country with undeclared cannabis
The Canada Border Services Agency announced today that it will begin issuing fines to people who “fail to properly declare cannabis and cannabis products when…
Alberta not moving forward with changes to cannabis marketing rules
Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis says they will not be moving forward with proposed changes to the province’s marketing and promotion rules for cannabis companies.
Cannabis NB retail model will be retained, RFP discontinued
New Brunswick has discontinued the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the sale of Cannabis NB to a private company.
138 cannabis samples tested by Health Canada in 2020, but no labs inspected
Health Canada says they collected 138 cannabis samples in 2020 to verify chemical (including cannabinoid), microbial, and pesticide results.
Manitoba munis, others calling for their share of provincial cannabis excise taxes
The Association of Manitoba Municipalities recently released a position paper that, along with two other economic priorities, calls on the province to share 25% of…
Health Canada’s Cost Recovery and Fees Unit is updating its annual licensing fees for cannabis producers
In a notice sent out to stakeholders today, the federal regulator informed all cannabis licence holders of the annual fee changes as well as upcoming…
One of Canada’s oldest names in retail cannabis has finally gone legal
Don Brier, the owner and Founder of Weeds Glass and Gifts that at one time operated dozens of cannabis retail stores across the country, opened…
Workers at Ontario Tokyo Smoke location vote to unionize
Workers at the Tokyo Smoke cannabis dispensary in Stoney Creek have voted for union representation in an online vote conducted by the Ontario Labour Relations…
Health Canada now allows electronic submission of site evidence package
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
Everything you need to know about medical cannabis and your taxes
While patients are no strangers to medical expenses, many are unaware of the fact that cannabis can be claimed under certain circumstances. Along with glasses,…
Université de Moncton is looking to hire a Research Chair on therapeutic cannabis
Université de Moncton is looking to hire a Research Chair on therapeutic cannabis. The successful candidate will work at the New Brunswick Center for Precision…
Majority of of cannabis users did not increase consumption during pandemic
New figures from Statistics Canada show that while the majority of cannabis users did not increase their usage of cannabis during the COVID-19 pandemic, about…
Health Canada extending COVID measures for cannabis licence holders until September 2021
Health Canada announced today they will be extending several Covid-related measures until September 30 of this year. The regulator has extended these timelines several times…
Pemberton, BC votes to lower some cannabis licensing fees
The Village of Pemberton, BC has voted to move forward with a proposal to lower their cannabis licensing fees for producers and retailers in the…
Quebec brought in $23.3 million profit in retail cannabis sales in most recent quarterly report
The Société Québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) ended its third quarter for cannabis sales on January 2, 2021, bringing in a record of $173 million in…
Aurora issues voluntary recall of 2 lots of live resin due to labelling error
Aurora Cannabis has voluntarily recalled two lots of cannabis extract sold in several provinces due to a labeling error.
Alberta looking to better align cannabis and alcohol regs
Alberta’s cannabis regulator, the AGLC, is seeking further consultation from stakeholders on proposed changes to allow retailers to engage in certain promotional activities.
Vancouver Standing Committee passes motion to reduce retail cannabis licensing fees
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
Pineapple Cake prerolls recalled from Ontario
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
Ontario increasing rate of cannabis retail authorizations to 30 a week
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced this week that they will be increasing the amount of Retail Store Authorizations (RSA) from 20 to…
THC BioMed recalls strawberry gummies from Saskatchewan
THC BioMed has recalled one lot of cannabis gummies from the Saskatchewan market due to concerns with mould.
Canadians use more cannabis at higher rate than other countries
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
More NOVA Cannabis stores switch over to Value Buds brand in Alberta
More Alberta cannabis stores formerly under the Nova banner are changing their branding to Value Buds, following a pilot project with similar discount-focused branding in…
MP presents petition calling attention to alleged abuse of medical cannabis program
Quebec’s Court of Appeal has sided with the Quebec government this week on the province’s ban on home grown cannabis. The opposition says they plan…
Peace Naturals recalls one lot of Spinach Dancehall pre-rolls due to mislabeling
Peace Naturals has recalled one lot of Spinach Dancehall pre-rolls due to mislabelling showing incorrect cannabinoid levels.
Vancouver City Councillor seeking to lower $30,000 Vancouver cannabis licensing fee
Councillor Rebecca Bligh would like city staff to prepare an alternate fee structure that lowers the license fee and will support growth in the legal…
Proposed regulatory change could make testing of cannabis edibles easier
Health Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan for 2020-2022 includes proposed amendments to the Cannabis Exemption Regulations and the Cannabis Regulations to facilitate cannabis research, including taste…
Only 4% of impaired driving charges in Nova Scotia in 2020 were drug related
Despite significant concern of an increase in cannabis impaired driving in Canada following legalization, new info out of Nova Scotia, eastern Canada, shows no such…
