Canada Ontario set to be first province to launch farmgate sales this year Producers say on-site stores will increase product quality, consumer education and revenues, while creating jobs and tourism opportunities Jared GnamJanuary 29, 2021
Analysis Ontario speeds up cannabis retail approvals again amid applicant frustration But approving 80 retail licences a month will lead to saturation in some regions, according to BCMI analyst Chris Damas Jared GnamDecember 9, 2020
Canada Ontario’s weed regulator to enhance oversight following audit discrepancies Ontario's Auditor General found from Sept. 2019 to July 2020, cannabis stores had 84,228 fewer units on hand than recorded in their inventory systems Nick LabaDecember 8, 2020
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
Opinion Opinion: Allow curbside pickup and delivery for all Ontario cannabis stores 'Waiting until everyone is in a red-zone before taking steps to mitigate spread is too little too late,' writes Calyx + Trichomes co-owner Jennawae... Jennawae McLeanNovember 21, 2020
Industry update Delivery allowed for Toronto and Peel region cannabis stores As part of new lockdown measures going into effect Monday, curbside pickup and delivery will be permitted in affected areas only Nick LabaNovember 20, 2020
Canada ‘It’s still too slow’: Ontario doubles monthly weed retail approvals to 40 Chipping away at a backlog of applications creates challenges for operators hoping to expand Nick LabaSeptember 29, 2020
Analysis Donnelly Group tries to shake branding bad rap with some Dutch Love News of Vancouver's love-to-hate pub chain ditching its Hobo brandname spurned speculation the new title could be too cuddly for Canadian regs Nick LabaAugust 14, 2020
COVID-19 Ontario to scrap delivery and curbside pickup amidst ongoing pandemic Temporary measure will end alongside province's declaration of emergency Michelle GamageJuly 8, 2020
News Ontario keeps weed delivery and pickup as COVID-19 closures ease US-based Dutchie delivery service partners with Canopy to offer home delivery under 'evolving regulations' Michelle GamageJune 11, 2020