They’re considered essential but you will not find anyone inside pot shops in Toronto and Peel Region, the provinces two lockdown zones. “All we’re asking for is an opportunity to do right by our customers in the community, have a consistent playing field and, you… Read More »Coronavirus: Cannabis retailers plead with Ontario to allow reopening in lockdown zones
From the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the provincial government has maintained that it would keep both cannabis and alcohol retailers open out of concern closures may have on health care and CUTeven policing CUTas closures could fuel the black market. But cannabis retailers are… Read More »Cannabis retailers plead with Ontario to allow reopening in lockdown zones
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 29, 2020 9:45 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ AURORA, Ont. — Police north of Toronto have seized millions of dollars worth of illegally grown cannabis in a series… Read More »York Regional Police seize millions worth of illegal pot, several exotic animals – Toronto
A Hamilton man faces cannabis-related charges following a traffic stop in Quinte West on Sunday night. According to Quinte West OPP, around 7 p.m. officers responded to a complaint about a strong odour of marijuana emanating from a rental van travelling northbound on Trenton-Frankford Road.… Read More »1 arrested after 70 trash bags of cannabis plants found in rental van: Quinte West OPP
Montreal police carried out raids at 17 homes and seized more than 1,000 marijuana plants in connection with the dismantling of an allegedly illegal cannabis network. The police force said in a statement the searches took place in Montreal, Laval and Saint-Lazare on Tuesday morning.… Read More »Sweeping raids at Montreal-area homes lead to seizure of more than 1,000 cannabis plants – Montreal
As part of an Ontario Provincial Police enforcement project tracking black market cannabis, investigators say they have uncovered sophisticated operations connected to organized crime and the exportation of marijuana to the United States. “We see individuals coming in (and) buying up rich agricultural properties, properties… Read More »Black market cannabis linked to organized crime being exported to U.S. from Canada: OPP
Saturday marks the second anniversary of the legalization of cannabis and two years in Ontario Provincial Police say the province is grappling with a black market that’s running rampant with ties to major criminal organizations. Morganne Campbell reports. Source link
Two years after the federal Cannabis Act came into effect, an advocacy group is calling for changes when it’s up for review this coming year. A Medical Cannabis Patient Survey of about 1,000 patients using cannabis medicinally, by Medical Cannabis Canada, found that systemic barriers… Read More »Survey: Canadians cite systemic barriers to legal medical cannabis
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