The BC Budtenders Union says they have recently unionized the first retail cannabis store in BC outside of Vancouver Island.
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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
Cannabis, psilocybin, suspected MDMA seized from unlicensed store in Burnaby, BC
Burnaby RCMP has shut down an unlicensed dispensary that was selling “cannabis products, magic mushrooms (psilocybin), and suspected MDMA”.
Cannabis shop on Osoyoos Indian Band land destroyed in “suspicious” fire
A cannabis dispensary just outside Oliver, BC on Osoyoos Indian Band land was destroyed by a fire early this morning. The Oliver Fire Department say
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 without a licence.
Everest Craft Family – a unique cost-saving solution for Canadian cultivators
Everest Craft JV Partnership will provide radical cost-saving solutions for craft cannabis growers without processing licenses.
BC MLA questions BC’s lack of consistent enforcement of cannabis laws
Mike Morris, the BC MLA for Prince George/Mackenzie, and the official opposition critic for Public Safety and Solicitor General is again asking the BC government
BC MLA questions BC’s lack of consistent enforcement of cannabis laws
Mike Morris, the BC MLA for Prince George/Mackenzie, and official opposition critic for Public Safety and Solicitor General is again asking the BC government for information on their enforcement practices for provincial cannabis regulations.
Sugar Cane Cannabis on their new micro cultivation licence
The Williams Lake First Nation passed a significant milestone last week with the issuance of a micro cultivation licence to their Sugar Cane Cannabis production facility.
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 from others in the community.
Life Cycle Botanics ready to supply genetics to growers
Life Cycle Botanics is a cannabis nursery operating on BC’s Vancouver Island getting ready to begin supplying new genetics to commercial cultivators, especially those in BC.
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.
