Canada’s legal marijuana industry is celebrating a jump in sales, more brick-and-mortar stores and competitive pricing as it celebrates two years in business. Since Canada legalized recreational marijuana on Oct. 17, 2018, legal sellers and producers have struggled to compete with the black market, but… Read More »COVID-19 pandemic a ‘boon’ for legal cannabis in Canada as marijuana industry turns two
It took 10 months — but GreenPort Cannabis has received a retail store authorization and can finally open its doors to the public. Vivianne Wilson, the store’s founder, told the Star she received final approval to move ahead on Sept. 28. The process of being… Read More »She set out to open an inclusive community-focused cannabis store. After 10 months of delays, her spot is finally opening
Several city councillors are voicing concerns about the proliferation of provincially-licensed cannabis stores in Hamilton. Currently, there are about a dozen pot shops in operation throughout the city, but the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario website shows 53 others in the application stage. Read… Read More »More than 50 new licensed cannabis stores in application stage in Hamilton – Hamilton
MEXICO CITY—Mexico’s marijuana revolution is on display steps from the nation’s Senate, where for the last nine months activists have maintained a fragrant cannabis garden. Each day, hundreds of people stroll amid a labyrinth of towering green plants, freely lighting joints and getting high. Their… Read More »Mexico is poised to become the biggest legal marijuana market in the world. Who will most benefit?
A North Okanagan cannabis company that is facing the threat of bankruptcy is working to revive its business. True Leaf, which built a production facility in Lumby, B.C., went into creditor protection earlier this year. Read more: B.C. cannabis company ready, excited to harvest 60,000… Read More »Okanagan cannabis company working to revive business, avoid bankruptcy
Two people face cannabis-related charges following the search of a property in Hamilton Township on Thursday. As part of an investigation led by the Northumberland and Peterborough County OPP’s Community Street Crime Units, investigators executed a search warrant at a rural property on White Road… Read More »Nearly 530 marijuana plants seized from Hamilton Township rural property: OPP – Peterborough
Smiths Falls, Ont., is being asked to amend its smoking bylaw by one of the town’s biggest employers. Canopy Growth is asking town council to relax the rules so it can allowing cannabis smoking and vaping at its plant, all in the name of research.… Read More »Smiths Falls town council asked to amend bylaw to allow for cannabis research – Kingston
Two people face charges after an investigation led to the seizure of nearly 3,800 cannabis plants in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township on Tuesday. According to Peterborough County OPP, a Cannabis Act search warrant was executed at a rural property in the township east of Peterborough. Read more:… Read More »2 arrested after nearly 3,800 marijuana plants seized in Havelock area: OPP – Peterborough
Two years since recreational use of marijuana was legalized across the country, Manitoba’s cannabis authority is exploring the possibility of providing licensing to allow businesses like restaurants and spas to offer cannabis products. The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba is launching numerous campaigns… Read More »Manitoba considering allowing restaurants, spas to sell pot products – Winnipeg
Local OPP say they seized 235 cannabis plants from a Heather Street address in Caledon, Ont. Police say that a Cannabis Act warrant was executed on Wednesday and that officers seized 235 cannabis plants that were about five to seven feet in height. Police say… Read More »OPP seize 235 cannabis plants in Caledon, Ont. – Barrie