News Vancouver votes to review and likely lower cannabis retail fees City council asked staff to review the $34K fee after hearing from local business owners Michelle GamageFebruary 18, 2021
Coming soon Vancouver considers reviewing Canada’s highest weed retail fees If a motion passes Feb. 18, city staff will review the $34,000 annual fee, which experts say will likely lead to a decreased payment Michelle GamageFebruary 11, 2021
Canada Alberta’s regulator leads country in enforcement transparency Canopy was fined $36K for sending 'well-intentioned' care packages to retailers in April that stayed open during early days of the pandemic Michelle GamageNovember 25, 2020
Canada Vancouver Cannabis Substitution Project assumes ‘Doobie Van’ operations Founder Neil Magnuson says his harm-reduction society won't give up — even after being raided and evicted from its storefront Michelle GamageNovember 21, 2020
News Canadian cannabis laws kick Vancouver harm-reduction project to the curb Despite backing from researchers and city officials, The Serious Hope Society was given seven days to leave its storefront by a judge last Friday Michelle GamageOctober 28, 2020
Enforcement Illicit ‘life-saving’ Vancouver dispensary at risk of shutdown The Serious Hope Society is asking Ottawa for an exemption from federal cannabis law. Its landlord and city staff might shutter it before one... Michelle GamageOctober 8, 2020
News Marigolds Cannabis pays homage to legalization and friendship Vancouver's latest retail store opens in Gastown at 231 Abbott St. Michelle GamageOctober 2, 2020
Regulations Vancouver pot shops pay Canada’s highest licensing fees. They don’t have a straight answer why Retailers pay $36K a year for a business licence, but the city's explanation for the high costs and where that money goes isn't clear Michelle GamageSeptember 30, 2020
The weed wire Numinus Wellness kicks off inaugural psilocybin mushroom crop Psychedelic mushrooms will be grown for research purposes Michelle GamageSeptember 25, 2020
Health and Safety Could microdosing psychedelics help treat schizophrenia? Science doesn't know yet, but one psychedelic researcher is chasing clues to see if it can Michelle GamageSeptember 23, 2020