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…
NOW Toronto recently published an interesting article entitled, “How Ontario is Killing Cannabis Retail”. Written by a cannabis retailer, you can debate whether or not it is a biased opinion or an insider view. However, objectively speaking, the article does raise some good points about the way the province regulates its retail cannabis industry. Although…
The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) announced that Ontario has now passed 1,000 cannabis stores in the province. The 1,000th store to open is 6 of Spade, a Black-owned and family-run cannabis retailer in Toronto. “In just over two short years, we’ve reached 1,000 Authorized Cannabis Store locations across the province,” the OCS said in a…
What’s believed to be Ontario’s first possibly legal, semi-permanent cannabis consumption café opened up in Grand Bend, Ontario for the July 1 weekend. Behind the Bend, the out-of-the-way area in one of Canada’s most popular summer beach towns, seems to be well received by customers and municipal leaders alike. “They were supportive right away,” said…
London, Ont. Restauranteur-to-Be Ready to Tackle Governments to Open a Cannabis Edible Restaurant – LPC Jeremy Smith wants to open a cannabis edible restaurant in his city of London, Ont. He even has a catchy name: Les Munchies. But, as he’s found, a twisted mass of legislation makes it next to impossible. Smith would need…
New OCS Product Call Schedule Will Lead to Craft Cannabis Struggles, Some Say – LPC When the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) announced a new product call schedule, many saw the craft cannabis struggles ahead. Currently, the OCS is reviewing products until mid-August. It won’t review new products for its shelves until April. Bev Altberg, OCS…
Thrive Cannabis’ Greybeard Brand Looks Every Bit as Roadside-y as It Should – LPC The look of Thrive Cannabis’ new seed-to-sale cannabis store reminds you of many farm shacks you find in Ontario. It is perhaps a bit slicker – its “Greybeard Cannabis Co.” brand is stenciled perfectly on the clean cedar cladding. Inside has…
Rama Cannabis in Ontario Employs 18 Community Members and Expects Brisk Sales – LPC The Chippewas of Rama First Nation near Orillia, Ont. opened its First Nation-run cannabis store in March during a ribbon cutting ceremony. Rama Cannabis completely owned, managed, and staffed by 18 community members. “I’m very proud of the fact that the…
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…
Companies Find Growing Cannabis Outside More Cost Efficient – LPC A version of this story was originally published at www.cbc.ca 7 Farms Down in Chatham-Kent plans to be growing cannabis outside. It’s a growing trend — outdoor-grown cannabis costs less with natural sunlight and rain. Licensed producers including Speakeasy Cannabis Club in BC have already…
