Canada Hot vax summer meets legal weed freezie As early heatwaves strike the Great White North, Canadians can get a cool hit of THC while they vie for a shot at love Natalia Buendia CalvilloJune 10, 2021
Canada Mississauga council votes no to cannabis stores, fearing ‘clustering’ Concern over too many licensed pot shops grouping together was brought up several times before the 8-4 vote Kathryn TindaleJune 9, 2021
Canada Ontario Cannabis Store launches craft category Brands with the highly anticipated new distinction include Msiku, Tenzo and Royal City Cannabis Co. Nick LabaApril 29, 2021
Canada Cannabis Quality Assurance defends against ‘cash-grab’ criticisms While the CQA says it's developed an unbiased program to help Canadian producers with marketing, craft growers call its directors 'parasites' Jared GnamApril 14, 2021
Canada BC grower becomes Canada’s first licensed producer to unionize Potanicals joins UFCW 1518's BC BUD division as more cannabis workers seek job security and safety in emerging industry Jared GnamMarch 31, 2021
Analysis Provincial disclosure of cannabis data would lead to better policy Better data would allow researchers to test the effectiveness of regulations and lead to a more robust market overall, experts say Jared GnamMarch 17, 2021
Industry update After CEO’s successful 6 months, OCS in search of new boss Despite reporting good results, Ontario's public pot company doesn't appear to be considering interim exec Thomas Haig for the permanent role Nick LabaMarch 12, 2021
Canada Ontario’s legal weed market share climbs to 40%, OCS says Ontario led all provinces in Q4 with $251 million in legal weed sales, according to the OCS's latest quarterly report Jared GnamMarch 8, 2021
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
Industry update Ontario Cannabis Store details ‘core assortment’ and craft programs The OCS has around 200 products slated for removal by March and plans to designate craft product by the spring Nick LabaJanuary 12, 2021