New cannabis cultivation facility a path for N.S. First Nations to tap into marijuana market
AtlantiCann Medical Inc. and GrowForce say their state-of-the-art facility is on the cusp of receiving a cultivation licence. Continue reading
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Unlicensed cannabis store busted in Yorkton, Sask.
RCMP said they seized 1.3 pounds of cannabis and closed down an unlicensed store in Yorkton. Continue reading
Producers blame federal guidelines as customers raise concerns over ‘excessive’ cannabis packaging
Some buyers are complaining the bulky packaging for newly legalized cannabis is environmentally unfriendly, but producers say government guidelines are to blame. Continue reading
Saskatoon police ticket woman for allegedly consuming cannabis in vehicle
Though the woman who received the ticket was a passenger, officers are reminding the public that any pot consumption in a vehicle is illegal. Continue reading
Canada’s legal cannabis market needs 2 years to stabilize: analyst
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Supply shortages caused cannabis prices to spike in parts of Canada following legalization on Oct. 17. Continue reading
Complaints, confusion taint roll out of Halifax’s designated smoking areas
The Halifax Regional Municipality introduced the zones as a measure to deal with the legalization of cannabis, but the roll out of the policy has been anything but easygoing. Continue reading
When it comes to pot legalization, Canada ‘on the right track,’ says Colorado police expert
But just because legalization has happened doesn’t mean the work is done. Continue reading
Ontario’s province-wide municipal elections: 5 common issues
Municipal elections are often fought around matters of local importance, but a number of issues have emerged in various Ontario races that resonate broadly. Continue reading
Can the Conservatives reverse cannabis legalization?
Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer hasn’t promised to keep cannabis legal if elected prime minister — would it be possible for him to reverse legalization? Continue reading
Focus Montreal: October 20
This week on Focus Montreal Global’s senior anchor Jamie Orchard talks to a doctor who is speaking out about the benefits of medical cannabis; a pro-cannabis activist who launched a website being called the “Wine Spectator of Cannabis,” and to McGill University about its new program aiming to help allophones become bilingual and better integrate into the job market. Continue reading
