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Armed robbery of cannabis store in north EdmontonSurveillance video provided by the Edmonton Police Service of two suspects at cannabis shop at 131 Avenue and 82 Street, where they are seen drawing and pointing a handgun while robbing the clerk of cash and a safe on June 17, 2024.CrimeJun 21
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Caught on video: Brazen break-in of B.C. pot shopTwo thieves broke into a cannabis store in the Okanagan, using a truck and chain to rip the front door off its hinges.CannabisMay 25
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Cannabis stores coming to Surrey, council approves frameworkSix years after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, Surrey has opened the doors to retail stores in the city. Surrey’s mayor and city councillors approved framework that will allow up to 12 retailers to open up shop.Global News Morning BCApr 10
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Over $1 million in illegal cannabis, cigarettes seized after shut down of brand in Southern OntarioOntario Provincial Police (OPP) and Niagara Regional Police jointly shut down six ‘Indige Smoke’ locations between Hamilton and Fort Erie in raids last week seizing tobacco and cannabis. Investigators allege several stores were selling over a million of dollars of unauthorized product.CanadaJun 14
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B.C. pot shops claim unlevel playing fieldPrivate B.C. pot shops say they continue to fight a losing battle against government-run cannabis stores. As Aaron McArthur reports, they say unless changes are made, consumer options could soon be going up in smoke.Global News Hour at 6 BCFeb 22
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RCMP raid 4 Vancouver Island cannabis shopsRCMP and community safety unit officers raided four cannabis stores on Wednesday, located on K’ómoks First Nation land on Vancouver Island.Global News at Noon BCFeb 15
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Cannabis use increases anxiety risk, study showsA large Ontario study suggests that cannabis use may increase the risk of developing a new anxiety disorder or worsen existing anxiety. The risk is even more pronounced for those under age 25. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Feb. 6, 2024.Health MattersFeb 6
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New Ontario cannabis rules could have ‘Amazon effect’ on industrySmall cannabis retailers are calling on the Ford government to reconsider recent changes to industry rules that some businesses fear could crush mom-and-pop operations in Ontario. According to the province, the change was designed to “further support a healthy and competitive” cannabis industry in Ontario. Colin D’Mello has the story.Global News at 5:30 TorontoJan 15
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Dec. 7Calgary’s mayor bows out of a Jewish holiday tradition, Calgary Transit unveils a new strategy during snowy commute and CPS are asking for help to identify suspects in a number of armed robberies at cannabis storesDec 7, 2023
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Kingston, Ont., cannabis store operators reflect on five years post-legalizationCannabis store owners and operators in Kingston say that while it’s oversaturated, they believe the cannabis market will eventually right itself.Oct 18, 2023
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North Pembina businesses still feeling impacts of constructionStar Buds Cannabis Co. store manager Adam Kozak talks about how a major project along North Pembina has been impacting business.Aug 9, 2023
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Mississauga councillors vote to lift ban on cannabis storesIt was Ontario’s largest municipality without legal cannabis retail stores but on April 19, Mississauga councillors voted to change that, lifting the city’s ban on cannabis stores. Kayla McLean reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoApr 19, 2023
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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 5:30 TorontoApr 17, 2023
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Mississauga delays decision over cannabis storesCouncillors in Mississauga have voted to delay a new decision on legal cannabis stores after another debate on the topic. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.CannabisApr 12, 2023
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Vape and cannabis store owners voice concernsOkanagan vape, and cannabis store owners are raising some safety concerns following an attempted robbery down in the Lower Mainland. Stores are required to fully cover their windows, but some shopkeepers feel it’s unsafe as no one can see in, or out of the store.CannabisMar 20, 2023
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Attempted robbery at Vancouver pot shopCannabis retailers feeling vulnerable after a man wielding a gun bursts into a Vancouver pot shop attempting to rob the store. Aaron McArthur reports.Global News at 11 BCMar 15, 2023
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Theft from cannabis dispensary in Liberty Village caught on cameraAs Catherine McDonald reports, a customer stole a picture off a wall at the Toronto cannabis store.Global News at 5:30 TorontoFeb 28, 2023
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Report asks for cannabis shops in SurreyA Surrey Board of Trade report is requesting cannabis retailers be allowed to open in the city. Although legal since 2018, brick and mortar stores have never been allowed to operate in the province’s second-largest city. As Grace Ke reports, many say it’s about time.Global News Hour at 6 BCMar 1, 2023
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Global News Morning Market & Business Report – July 14, 2021Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s Rob Tétrault discusses Wednesday’s major market stories, including a proposed sweeping cannabis bill in the U.S.Jul 14, 2021
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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