The way you buy your liquor in Manitoba could be changing. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says his government is exploring a model for liquor sales that uses more of the private sector in which, much like Manitoba’s cannabis system, the province remains the sole buyer.… Read More »Pallister explores private-sector involvement in Manitoba’s liquor system – Winnipeg
On Thursday, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) officially launched PlayAlberta.ca, the province’s only regulated online gambling site. AGLC anticipates PlayAlberta will generate $3.71 million in revenue annually. That money is directed into Alberta’s general revenue fund. Bonnie Lee, an associate professor in Addictions… Read More »‘It’s very destructive’: Gambling addict, professionals react to Alberta’s new online casino
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
A new development in Taber, Alta., will begin this fall as the Taber and District Chamber of Commerce partners with the Town of Taber, the M.D. of Taber and other community groups to create a new home for economic development. The facility will house the… Read More »Taber to build $1M Chamber of Commerce facility – Lethbridge
At a time when so many businesses are feeling the financial pinch due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one Edmonton cannabis shop says it is seeing significant growth in sales. “It’s actually really, really good. It feels good and it’s about time,” owner of Alternative Greens… Read More »Retail cannabis sales in Edmonton see growth despite ongoing illicit sales – Edmonton
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden promised Tuesday that his economic agenda would combat long-standing racial inequalities as he sought to draw another sharp contrast with President Donald Trump. Biden said the Republican president is exacerbating social discord across the country, including by sending federal authorities… Read More »Biden promises economic agenda will fight racial inequality – National
Alimentation Couche-Tard says shopping patterns have changed during COVID-19 lockdowns with consumers purchasing larger-sized goods and stocking up on beer, wine and tobacco products. The Quebec-based convenience store chain says there has been strong growth in the sale of alcoholic beverages, in jurisdictions where these… Read More »Consumer shopping habits have changed during COVID 19 pandemic, says Couche-Tard
More than a year after legalization, B.C’s unlicensed cannabis production still hadn’t caught up to the revenue generated by unlicensed producers, according to Statistics Canada data supplied by the province. Unlicensed cannabis producers in B.C. brought in $1.24 billion in revenue in 2019 — about… Read More »B.C.’s unlicensed cannabis producers brought in $1.24B in 2019
Aurora Cannabis Inc. is making its second round of significant cuts this year as it continues with a restructuring plan meant to address profitability struggles. The Edmonton-based cannabis company announced Tuesday that it will reduce its selling, general and administrative workforce by 25 per cent… Read More »Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis to lay off staff, close 5 Canadian sites