Cannabis clone sales making a splash in Atlantic Canada
Two Maritimes-based cannabis growers are making a splash selling cannabis clones from their own retail locations.
Increased terpene content leads to elevated release of degradation products for dabbing, decreases degradation in vape cart solutions
Higher levels of β-myrcene produce elevated levels of HPHCs during dabbing, but higher β-myrcene levels in SCO lead to lesser degradation and lower HPHC release…
Founder of not-for-profit says he’s concerned Manitoba holding back sale of fundraising pre-rolls
The man leading the charge to challenge Manitoba’s ban on home-grown cannabis says he believes the province may be holding back sales of a new…
Alberta finds doctor guilty of professional misconduct over medical cannabis authorizations
A doctor in Alberta has been found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to follow the provincial college of physicians’ standards of practice for authorizing…
Canadian Cannabis Copacking Group joint venture
Canadian Cannabis Copacking Group Ltd., a packaging technology services company, has recently formed a joint venture for the purposes of contract manufacturing and copacking services…
Emblem issues recall for mislabelled CBD extract
Emblem Cannabis has issued a recall for a CBD extract, due to inaccurate labelling.
Shoppers changing its compassionate care program for medical cannabis
Shoppers Drug Mart has confirmed that it is pausing its Compassionate Care Program for medical cannabis clients.
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.
BC seeking feedback on cannabis consumption spaces for cafes, festivals, spas, and more
The BC Government is asking for feedback from the public on their future plans for cannabis consumption spaces.
Ontario study shows illicit edibles have significantly less THC than advertised, high levels of pesticides
The Ontario Cannabis Store has released a study looking at testing results of legal and illegal cannabis edibles.
Winnipeg moves one step closer to regulating designated medical cannabis grows
A bylaw preventing designated medical cannabis grows from operating in residential areas in Winnipeg has now moved one step closer to becoming law.
Updated: RFP process for new private CannabisNB stores to begin summer or fall
New Brunswick has now passed legislation to allow for new privately run cannabis stores in the province.
Two cannabis retailers share stories of strange scam calls, concerns with connections to robberies
Two cannabis retailers are sounding the alarm about a scam that appears to be targeting cannabis stores in Canada.
Health Canada to begin granting Dried/Fresh sales licences to all processors
Health Canada will soon begin granting sales licences to all micro and standard processing during the initial licensing process, without the need to submit a…
Health Canada extends some COVID-related “flexibilities” another 18 months
Health Canada has extended seven of their covid-era “flexibilities” for another 18 months.
Growers left with questions about Shelter Market closure
Some cannabis growers who sold through the Shelter Market brand say they’ve been left unpaid after the company announced they were closing earlier this year.
AGCO reverses course, will allow retailers, LPs to white label products
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced that they will allow cannabis retailers in the province to enter into agreements with cannabis…
Study: Pandemic likely not associated with increase in cannabis sales in Canada
Two cannabis growers are making a splash this spring selling cannabis clones from their own retail locations.ECO Canadian Organic in New Brunswick and Atlantic Cultivation…
Cannabis NB pays off $37 million startup loan
Two cannabis growers are making a splash this spring selling cannabis clones from their own retail locations.ECO Canadian Organic in New Brunswick and Atlantic Cultivation…
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.
Lift&Co Expo – Toronto 2022
The Lift&Co cannabis conference and trade show returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, May 12-15, 2022, complete with signature surprises and a-ha! moments.
Vancouver budtenders join United Food and Commercial Workers Union
The BC Budtenders Union says they have recently unionized the first retail cannabis store in BC outside of Vancouver Island.
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.
Cannabis two-fours could be coming to Canada
New proposed changes to Canada’s cannabis regulations could include an increase to beverage public possession limits from just five standard cans or bottles, to as…
Increase in cannabis beverage possession limits among several proposed Health Canada reg changes
Health Canada has opened a public consultation period for proposed changes to the cannabis regulations concerning cannabis research and testing, and cannabis beverages.
Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in Quebec home grow case
The Supreme Court of Canada has said they will hear an appeal to a lower court ruling on Quebec’s home-grown cannabis ban.
BC to begin stakeholder engagement on cannabis consumption spaces
The BC government expects to begin stakeholder engagement this spring for potential consumption activities and locations, including special events, lounges, and retail experiences
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.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce concerned with province’s plan to ban in-house cannabis brands and products
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce says they are urging Ontario’s cannabis regulator to reconsider new changes to the province’s rules meant to prevent inducements between…
Cannabis producers say new 6% markup on sales in Alberta will be hard to handle
Alberta cannabis producers say the new added markup to cannabis sold in Alberta will hit producers, already struggling to stay afloat, hard.
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.
CRA: Nearly $350 million in cannabis excise tax assessed from 2018-2020
The Canada Revenue Agency assessed nearly 350 million in excise tax revenue from cannabis sales in the first two years of legalization, according to a…
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
Two cannabis growers are making a splash this spring selling cannabis clones from their own retail locations.ECO Canadian Organic in New Brunswick and Atlantic Cultivation…
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…
Third cannabis farmgate store coming to New Brunswick
New Brunswickers in the Miramichi area will soon be able to buy cannabis directly from the grower at a new cannabis farmgate store in Chatham.
Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club has website taken down due to provincial investigation
A Victoria cannabis dispensary had their website taken down today due to an ongoing investigation by the province.
Aurora Cannabis says to expect legal action to protect their genetic library
In a conference call today discussing their most recent quarterly reports, Aurora Cannabis’ CEO Miguel Martin told shareholders to expect litigation in the future against…
Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club hit with $6.5 million in fines
The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, along with its founder Ted Smith, have been issued fines totalling $6.5 million by the BC government for selling cannabis…
Two thirds of micro sales applications have been licensed
Health Canada has received 32 sales amendment applications from 31 different micro producers since the beginning of legalization.
AGCO to update rules to prevent inducements between LPs and retailers
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has released information on new provincial rules preventing inducements between licensed producers and cannabis retailers.
Cannabis clones coming to Newfoundland
Newfoundlanders who want to grow their own cannabis will soon have access to one of Canada’s first legal, over-the-counter sources of cannabis clones.
$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…
Assessing the quantity and viability of cannabis pollen for breeding programs
A Swiss/German group published a method that can be used to measure the quantity and viability of Cannabis sativa pollen. This method could be useful to…
First Nations cannabis retailer says her community flooded with outsiders taking advantage of lax enforcement
A cannabis retailer operating on First Nations land near Enderby, BC, says she will soon have to close her doors for good due to competition…
BC Chamber of Commerce calls on province to address municipal “cannabis deserts”
BC’s Chamber of Commerce criticizes province for allowing municipalities to create “cannabis deserts” that hold back the industry.
BC Chamber of Commerce calls on major changes to BC cannabis laws, policy
Two cannabis growers are making a splash this spring selling cannabis clones from their own retail locations.ECO Canadian Organic in New Brunswick and Atlantic Cultivation…
BC to launch Indigenous cannabis shelf space program January 18
The BC government says they plan to launch their Indigenous Shelf Space Program on January 18.
Injunction prevents Ontario town from shutting down medical cannabis growers
Two cannabis growers are making a splash this spring selling cannabis clones from their own retail locations.ECO Canadian Organic in New Brunswick and Atlantic Cultivation…
Study jumps to several conclusions, blames legalization on an increase in hospital visits among young Ontarians
A new study showing emergency room visits for young Ontarians has increased since cannabis was legalized in 2018 is making the rounds in the media.
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…
Cannabis compliance and enforcement report coming in January
Health Canada intends to publish its Compliance and Enforcement Report: Cannabis Inspection Data Summary for the fiscal year 2019-2020 in January 2022.
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.
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.
Cannabis lawyer Jack Lloyd to assist in Manitoba home grow challenge
An organization challenging Manitoba’s ban on homegrown cannabis announced a new lead counsel for their fight, Jack Lloyd.
New rules for Alberta cannabis stores to deliver take effect in March 2022
Two cannabis growers are making a splash this spring selling cannabis clones from their own retail locations.ECO Canadian Organic in New Brunswick and Atlantic Cultivation…
Puregene
A Switzerland-based company is looking to work with Canadian cannabis producers to help them breed more stable, and unique varieties.
Legacy era retailer Weeds celebrates their new Vancouver location
One of Canada’s oldest retail cannabis chains has recently opened its second location. After more than two years of working through the licensing process, Weed’s…
Alberta one step closer to private retailers taking over online sales
Alberta’s Bill 80, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021, includes potential changes to the province’s cannabis regulations. The legislation passed second reading this week…
Museum exhibit in Nelson celebrates history of cannabis in the Kootenays
The Museum of Art and History in Nelson, BC opened its cannabis exhibit on Friday, November 26. Titled The Grow Show, curator Arin Fay said…
Auditor General report: What Ontario is doing well, where it needs improvement on cannabis
Two cannabis growers are making a splash this spring selling cannabis clones from their own retail locations.ECO Canadian Organic in New Brunswick and Atlantic Cultivation…
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,…
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.
S. Australian legalization bill follows Canada’s lead
The Australian Green Party has released a bill that proposes to legalize and regulate cannabis in South Australia.
New Brunswick’s second farmgate store prepares to open its doors
Two cannabis growers are making a splash this spring selling cannabis clones from their own retail locations.ECO Canadian Organic in New Brunswick and Atlantic Cultivation…
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…
Metro Van wants all cannabis VOC feedback by December 15
Metro Vancouver has extended their feedback timeline on their updated proposals for an emission regulation for cannabis production and processing in the region.
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…
Richmond cannabis applicant delayed again pending site review, says BC Court of Appeal
The BC Court of Appeals says the city of Richmond does not need to issue a building permit to a cannabis greenhouse seeking to operate…
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…
Lift & Co. Expo 2021 tops expectations in the cannabis and psychedelics industries
That’s a wrap on Lift & Co. Expo 2021. This year was something really special for the four-day cannabis and psychedelics conference and trade show,…
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…
New Brunswick producer announces province’s first cannabis farmgate store
Consumers in New Brunswick can now buy cannabis directly from the producer.
Cannabis stores in BC’s Interior expecting delays in product deliveries
Cannabis retailers in BC’s interior are expecting delays in product deliveries following major road closures from a large storm on Monday.
Wholesale dried flower prices rebound following summer sell-off
The average price of wholesale cannabis rebounded in October, following a dip in August and September, as the gap in pricing between high and low…
Recall of CBD capsules due to missing tamper-evident seal
Two cannabis growers are making a splash this spring selling cannabis clones from their own retail locations.ECO Canadian Organic in New Brunswick and Atlantic Cultivation…
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…
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.
Alberta sold $470 million worth of cannabis last year, securing 61% of provincial market
Two cannabis growers are making a splash this spring selling cannabis clones from their own retail locations.ECO Canadian Organic in New Brunswick and Atlantic Cultivation…
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.