Fans attending events in Alberta will be able to order festival cannabis deliveries this summer. Nathan Mison, president of Diplomat Consulting, said that it’s a first for Canada. “This is a big deal. Alberta has been very willing to have unique and beneficial conversations on this,” Mison said. Under new rules, which came into effect…
The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) is shutting down online orders in March as Alberta shifts online cannabis sales to the private sector. However, unclear regulations are leading to confusion for some retailers in the province. “We’re down to the wire in terms of timing,” said Matthew Anderson, vice-president of legal, business affairs and…
Province Sees Surge in Cannabis Stores after Opening the Market – LPC Ontario recently passed 350 cannabis stores in the province. As of January 18, 2021, the province is officially home to 359 cannabis stores, according to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). That’s up from 24 stores in December 2019 – just…
Province Lifts Restrictions on Ownership Percentage and Store Numbers – LPC The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) removed the Alberta retail cannabis cap for ownership. Previously, one owner could not own more than 15 per cent of the market, and no more than 37 locations total. The Alberta retail cannabis cap is no longer…
July Stats Show Consistent Growth Across All Provinces – LPC The Marijuana Business Daily reports that Canadian legal cannabis sales hit a record high in July, reaching $231.6 million or a 15.2 per cent jump over June’s sales. The biggest dollar-value gain was in Ontario, where the country’s largest province sold $60.3 million for a…
Calagary-Based Cannanaskis Brings Alberta Cannabis Tourism to Kananaskis Country – LPC Dave Dormer hopes to spark Alberta cannabis tourism with his new venture, Cannanaskis. This play on words company takes guests through Kananaskis country for a scenic drive and optional hikes. Dormer would also educate guests during the trip about the history of cannabis. “I…
Cannabis Container Plastic Can’t Be Recycled; Going to Landfills – LPC The Alberta Bottle Depot Association (ABDA) wants the province to introduce a cannabis container deposit. The move would help keep single-use plastic out of landfills. “I think the amount of packaging is going to remain at a fairly high level,” said ABDA president Jerry…
Founder Says Now Is the Perfect Time to Introduce Contactless Cannabis Vending Machines – LPC Over the years, vending machines have sold everything from Coke to toys to Beats headphones. Now, Colorado will see the first cannabis vending machine. The company, called “Anna”, launched the “tricked out vending machine” at the Strawberry Fields cannabis store…
Circle K Opens First Two Cannabis Convenience Stores in Calgary and Grande Prairie – LPC Fire & Flower announced the openings of its first two “cannabis convenience stores” at Circle K locations in Alberta. Technically, the locations are adjacent to each other to satisfy Alberta’s retail cannabis laws. But it does signal a new dynamic…
Dynaleo in Edmonton Aims to Fill the Gap in Edibles Demand – LPC Dynaleo, an edible producer in Edmonton, is set to open Canada’s largest cannabis gummy factory. It received its Health Canada processing licence on June 19. Dynaleo’s executive chairman Michael Krestell said the company is doing its last preparations before starting production. “We’ve…
