Yukon issues recall of jerky over possible THC contamination
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Health Canada clarifies: Microbial limits remain the same for dried cannabis
Health Canada has issued an update to their guidance document regarding changes to heavy metal and microbial limits for dried cannabis.
OCS looking into new craft cannabis category in 2021
To be considered Craft under the proposed designation, producers will be required to have an annual production capacity of no more than 10,000kg, while “Small…
Health Canada updates Compliance and Enforcement Report including 9 inspections of personal, designated medical growers
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
BC enters into agreement with Cowichan Tribes for cannabis production and retail
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Burnaby RCMP bust large scale drug operation connected to personal/designated medical cannabis grow
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Ontario now issuing 80 cannabis Retail Store Authorizations per month
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Report says Ontario cannot account for 84,000 units of cannabis in retail stores
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
New microbial limits for dried cannabis causes concern for some micros
Recent changes to Health Canada’s regulations for dried cannabis products have caused some compliance related concerns for some cultivators. StratCann spoke with several in the…
Northwest Territories get their first two stand-alone cannabis retailers
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Cannabis edibles raid leaves couple’s home ransacked and without power for three days
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Dunn Cannabis, what’s next
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Manitoba wants to hire minors to bust cannabis sellers
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Cannabis edible in Halloween bag leads police in BC to shut down production facility
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Two years after Canada legalized cannabis, Conservatives still try to make it a wedge issue
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Accident on a highway in Northern BC contained shipment of medical cannabis
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Shoppers Drug Mart recalls one lot of WeedMD’s Pedro’s Sweet Sativa dried cannabis
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Nunavut bought nearly 12kg of cannabis last year
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Health Canada announces science advisory committee for cannabis health products
Health Canada has announced their ten-person science advisory committee on the potential market for cannabis health products that would not require practitioner oversight. The committee’s…
US Border officials seize Canadian cannabis destined for midwestern and southeastern US
US border officials say they seized more than 900 kilograms of cannabis on a shipment of Canadian pork products destined for Texas, according to several…
BC police seize more than 18,000 cannabis plants, hundreds of kg dried cannabis connected to organized crime in “Project Rolling Thunder” and “Project Big Smoke”
Police in BC announced the results today of two investigations connected to a “dial-a-dope” operation in South Delta. Warrants were executed in two locations in…
UBC researching powdery mildew-resistant cannabis
Researchers at the University of British Columbia are looking at ways to breed a powdery mildew-resistant variety of cannabis.
Grenville OPP seize $15k worth of cannabis in traffic stop
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Voyage Cannabis Corp. recalls 9 lots of PureFarma and PuraVida cannabis oil
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Micro applicant challenging New Brunswick zoning in court
A micro cannabis applicant in New Brunswick is challenging the province’s decision to deny their rezoning application earlier this year.
Does Canada need a cannabis monograph?
While each licensed analytical testing lab in Canada must follow certain standards, the lack of a single, cohesive standard across the industry leads to a…
Conservatives continue to call for an end to medical cannabis “loophole”
Conservatives continue to call for an end to “loophole” of personal and designated medical cannabis production regulations.
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal in Organigram pesticide case
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Durham Regional Police seized more than $50 million in cannabis plants and shut down 18 growing operations as part of Project Mosquito
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
BC court rules Richmond unfairly denied application for cannabis greenhouse on ALR
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Nearly one year later, still no decision on privatizing Cannabis NB
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Alberta has issued more than $90,000 in fines for cannabis violations
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Small recall of mislabeled cannabis concentrate in Manitoba
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Preliminary results show NZ cannabis referendum with majority opposition
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Police say large cannabis bust connected to organized crime abusing designated medical grow program
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Judge upholds eviction of DTES cannabis dispensary
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Home growers have many options for testing their crop
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Health Canada seeking submissions for new industrial hemp varieties
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Why shopping for favourable lab results is a bad idea
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
OPP says criminal enterprises exploiting the Health Canada medical, personal and designate cannabis production regime
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Montreal police dismantle illicit cannabis network
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
BC court rules cannabis producer violated labour code by firing employees seeking to unionize
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
US border agents nab more than 1,000 pounds of cannabis hidden in garbage truck at Canadian border
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
One Alberta cannabis store closes up shop as the province continues to approve new stores
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Hopeful Ontario cannabis retailer rejected for being too close to a school
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Police in St. Thomas, Ontario want your help in finding some stolen cannabis
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
OPP raid home operating an illegal cannabis dispensary
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Ontario: Another large scale raid in Norfolk County with hundreds of cannabis plants seized
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
CanMar Global Conference & Expo, October 23-25
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Brighton, Ontario looks to manage personal/designated medical grows through proposed bylaw
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Hundreds of thousands of cannabis plants seized by Ontario police since August
Ontario Provincial Police say they have seized more than 200,000 cannabis plants in the last several months, involving dozens of raids of large illegal cannabis…
CAA released ad campaign on cannabis edibles and impaired driving
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has recently released an ad campaign focussed on cannabis edibles and impaired driving.
Ontario cannabis market continues to expand as new stores are added
Ontario’s cannabis market continues to grow, with a new report showing 14,000,000 grams in the first quarter of this year from April 1 – June…
Abba Medix Corp. recalls one lot of Sage N Sour dried cannabis
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Norfolk County OPP dismantle another large illegal cannabis operation
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
OPP seized nearly 2300 cannabis plants in Prince Edward County
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
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…
Ontario police seize over over 200 kg of cannabis and 1,700 cannabis plants in South Dundas Township
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Police in Ontario seize over $7,300,000 in cannabis from large illicit greenhouse operation
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP investigating break in at Alberta cannabis store
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
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…
Manitoba explores cannabis consumption lounges
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
OPP seize 235 cannabis plants in Caldeon
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Labs must adapt to deliver process and product improvement
The cannabis industry has many vital players, yet people are often unaware of how growers, processors, and labs work together to build strong brands. As…
Alberta retail location rebrands as Deep Discount Cannabis
One of Alberta’s cannabis retailers is undergoing a format change, with one Nova Cannabis location in Sherwood Park changing its name to Deep Discount Cannabis.
French/Canadian citizen expelled from US with small amount of cannabis, cannabis oil
On September 12, a US Border Patrol Agent says they observed a person who appeared to have entered the United States by avoiding the Gillespie…
Majority of impaired driving charges continue to be alcohol-related, according to recent Nova Scotia RCMP data
Nova Scotia RCMP recently released impaired driving statistics for August 2020, showing 159 drivers with impaired related offences. Of those charges, over half (87) were…
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.
BC researchers look at the impact of legalization on Canadian medical users with cancer
Three researchers at the British Columbia Cancer Agency recently released the results of a two-part study looking at the impact of legalization on medical cannabis…
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…
BC government again rejects dispensary’s request for enforcement exemption, defers to Ottawa
The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club says a recent letter from the BC Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General could provide them with a “path…
US border agents have seized more than 40,000 pounds of cannabis coming from Canada
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Tyendinaga Mohawk Council asking people to not attend Indigenous Cannabis Cup due to COVID-19
The Tyendinaga Mohawk Council, part of the Mohawk Nation is asking people to not attend large gatherings on Tyendinaga land, including an upcoming cannabis event.
Changes to BC cannabis retail store terms and conditions prevent association with pharmacies or BC government
BC updated their cannabis retail store terms and conditions this week, making changes to how cannabis retailers can associate with other business, and brand their…
Four men charged for illegal gun importation and export of illegally grown cannabis across Canada/USA border via helicopter
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Think tank’s proposals for New Zealand includes micro cannabis licensing
A New Zealand business and economic research group commissioned by the country’s Ministry of Justice to help create a foundation for their proposed cannabis legalization…
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…
BC nursery to soon offer drop shipping of tissue culture clones to two Regina retailers
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
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…
BC RCMP seize more than 5,200 cannabis plants from outdoor grow near Lytton
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Saskatchewan RCMP interrupt large scale cannabis and tobacco distribution network
Saskatchewan RCMP say they have concluded a 17 month investigation into the distribution of illicit cannabis and tobacco products between three provinces.
Ontario police announce seizure of another 1,000 cannabis plants from large, commercial grow
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Quebec posts a profit of $9.7 million for cannabis sales for first quarter of 2020-2021
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
1,500 kg of cannabis seized entering US from Canada
Residents of Yukon are being warned of a possible contamination of THC in beef or bison jerky after several people complained of negative effects this…
Cannabis extract may protect honey bees from pesticides
A team of researchers at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Poland say they have discovered a way to use cannabis to protect honey bees from…
Ontario to ‘double pace’ of cannabis retail store authorizations
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says they will begin efforts to double the pace of retail cannabis authorizations beginning this fall.
Ontario to ‘double pace’ of cannabis retail store authorizations
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says they will begin efforts to double the pace of retail cannabis authorizations beginning this fall.
15,000 cannabis plants seized in another large raid in Ontario
Ontario Provincial Police say they have raided another large scale cannabis farm in coordination with the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from the City of…
Future of Cannabis NB to be decided by next government
The long-pending plan to sell off New Brunswick’s cannabis retail chain, Cannabis NB, will be a decision for the next government, a representative with the…
BC’s weed police will be enforcing new provincial COVID-19 rules
British Columbia announced last week that police and other provincial enforcement officers were being given the ability to issue large fines for owners or organizers…