Hundreds of cannabis stores in Alberta but users still turning to black market
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Data from Statistics Canada shows 40 per cent of Canadian cannabis users still buy from illegal sources. Continue reading
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Optimism grows in Sask. despite gap in legal and illegal pot prices
Despite the gap in legal and illegal cannabis prices, optimism is growing throughout Saskatchewan when it comes to cost. Continue reading
B.C. saw lowest average weed price hike in Canada after legalization: StatCan
By Simon Little Online Journalist
B.C. users reported paying an average of just 3.7 per cent more for their cannabis compared to a 17 per cent jump countrywide. Continue reading
Woman charged after London police, OPP raid illegal pot shop
The raid comes days before Ontario’s first legal cannabis retail stores are set to open their doors. Continue reading
Cannabis store owner links black market to slow Sask. sales
By David Baxter Reporter
Statistics Canada data shows that Saskatchewan has the slowest cannabis sales among the provinces, but has above average consumption habits. Continue reading
Bob Layton: Smoking in Hawaii
Hawaiian politicians are working to ban smoking on the islands. Continue reading
Charges laid, property seized following raids at 3 illegal London pot shops
Police say they searched three illegal pot shops on Wednesday, taking four people into custody. Continue reading
Legal pot will be a $7B business in Canada: Deloitte report
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Nearly two-thirds of current pot consumers will make the switch to legal stores but daily consumers are more likely to buy off the illegal market. Continue reading
Mishandling B.C.’s wholesale weed monopoly could spark black market: Criminologist
Limit selection, and the customers will go underground warns SFU’s Neil Boyd. Continue reading
Former head of RCMP drug squad now leads national marijuana business
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
The former national head of the RCMP drug squad is now president of a cannabis company. Derek Ogden shares his unique perspective on Canada’s newest legal industry. Continue reading