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N.S. government says even more cannabis dispensaries than originally estimatedThe province is maintaining its stance to crack down on illegal cannabis stores. In an update, the justice minister says there are more of these shops across Nova Scotia than initially estimated. But the opposition argue government isn’t backing up its stance with concrete evidence. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxJan 15
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Nova Scotia to crack down on illegal cannabis dispensariesThe Nova Scotia government is directing police to crack down on illegal cannabis stores across the province and wants help from Mi’kmaq chiefs to shut down on-reserve sales. Angela Capobianco reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxDec 4, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Oct. 8The BCGEU is escalating its strike action again with all B.C. liquor and cannabis stores now behind picket lines. The City of Surrey is seeking an experienced health care partner to open and operate a network of community-based medical clinics and Nanaimo city council has passed a motion to support the return of rail service...Global BCOct 8, 2025
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BCGEU strike expands to cannabis and liquor warehousesCannabis retailers could be impacted as the BCGEU strike has now expanded to warehouses. Grace Ke has the story.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 23, 2025
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Debunking the myths surrounding cannabis consumptionAs we approach the back-to-school season and students head off to college and university, it’s important to remember that while cannabis can be legally consumed at age 19 in Ontario, some young people may encounter it earlier. Jenna Valleriani, PhD, Senior Manager of Social Responsibility & Partnerships at the Ontario Cannabis Store, joins Candace Daniel...CannabisAug 20, 2025
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Health Matters: High-potency, frequent cannabis use linked to risk of psychosisThe frequent use of high-potency cannabis can elevate your risk of psychosis, including developing a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, according to a new article published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Nivrita Ganguly has more on this and other top business stories in Health Matters for Aug. 11, 2025.Health MattersAug 11, 2025
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Falkland woman concerned about commercial grow op next doorA Falkland woman is raising the alarm after learning her new neighbours intend to start a commercial cannabis grow op on the property. Emily Lazatin has the story.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 17, 2025
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Ontario government scrapping cannabis retail stores capOntario currently has 24 legal cannabis stores in operation and the province says it will roll out approximately 20 per month starting in April. A decision that the Ontario’s attorney general says will put a dent in the black market.CanadaDec 13, 2019
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Lethbridge cannabis stores prepare for sale of ediblesEdibles are slated to hit the retail market in mid-January. Taz Dhaliwal looks into how Lethbridge cannabis stores are preparing for what some have dubbed “cannabis 2.0”.CannabisJan 6, 2020
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Are Canadians drinking less as weed gets easier to buy? It’s starting to look that wayBeer sales fell sharply in 2019 in most provinces with large networks of cannabis retail stores, industry statistics show. Is that a longer-term trend?CanadaFeb 28, 2020
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Edibles now for sale in Calgary cannabis storesThe first shipment of edibles arrived at some Calgary cannabis stores Monday. Many in the legal marijuana industry say this will be a game changer. As Lauren Pullen reports, this roll-out is just the beginning.CanadaJan 13, 2020
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Careers in Cannabis in downtown PeterboroughA cannabis store was proposed for the edges of Peterborough’s city limits. The store’s licence holders have announced they’ll open the shop in the heart of downtown instead. Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce General Manager Stuart Harrison speaks about the fallout of the business changing location and addresses the economic picture of careers in the...The Morning Show on CHEXJan 14, 2020
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Cannabis edibles popular among Canadian cannabis users: Ipsos surveyOne year has passed since Canada has legalized cannabis. In an exclusive Ipsos survey for Global News, around 70 per cent of cannabis users surveyed said they have used cannabis edibles, although they won’t be legal until December 2019. Kate Wheeler has the story.CanadaOct 17, 2019
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Calgary has the most cannabis retail stores in CanadaThursday is the one-year anniversary of the legalization of cannabis in Canada. In Calgary, there are more retail cannabis stores than in any other Canadian city, but some are not yet making a profit. Lisa MacGregor reports.CannabisOct 15, 2019
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Ontario cannabis stores seek to change restrictions around windowsPot shops want rules governing restrictions around windows which limit onlookers from seeing the inside of the store to change. Ahmar Khan reports.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoApr 17, 2023
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Local Kingston business loses out a second time in the cannabis retail store lotteryCalyx + Trichomes has lost out for a second time in the cannabis retail store lottery. Business owner Jennawae McLean says the lottery system is flawedCanadaAug 21, 2019
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A line up of customers as Kelowna’s first legal cannabis store opens Thursday morningIt’s a retail store unlike any other in Kelowna. Today marks a milestone with the opening of the city’s first legal cannabis store. Many say it’s long overdue as marijuana has been legal in this country since last October. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the new outlet is expected to attract both regular cannabis consumers...Global News at 11 OkanaganJul 25, 2019
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Clusters of cannabis stores raise concern in TorontoToronto City Councillor Paula Fletcher discusses the prominence of cannabis shops and her calls for a moratorium.Global News Morning TorontoNov 12, 2021
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Kingston, Ont. cannabis store tops sales in eastern OntarioKingston cannabis store, Calyx and Trichomes, is now the top cannabis seller in eastern Ontario. While their business is now successful, it has not always been easy.CanadaJul 6, 2021
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Vaccines passports to be required to buy alcohol and cannabis at SAQ, SQDC storesAs the COVID-19 situation in Quebec hospitals continues to worsen, the province announced more restrictions on the unvaccinated. In less than two weeks people without vaccine passports will no longer be able to enter the SAQ or the SQDC. Global’s Dan Spector reports.CanadaJan 6, 2022