Legal Marijuana
Experts say don’t get your hopes high on weed stocks
By Colton Praill Reporter
Stats Canada estimates Canadians will spend up to $1.018 billion dollars on legal pot in Q4 of 2018; but don’t confuse that as a sign to invest in cannabis. Continue reading
Alberta finance minister says cannabis warehouse will be secret
Alberta is starting to stockpile marijuana but isn’t saying where it’s being kept. Continue reading
Gov’t employees working in legal pot industry may be denied entry into U.S., says B.C. solicitor general
An employee might not smoke it but they still might be denied by U.S. border officials just by association. Continue reading
Edmonton settles on 10-metre buffer zone for smoking, cannabis use around entrances
After extensive debate, Edmonton city councillors decided to ban cannabis consumption within 10 metres outside any entrance, exit, window, air intake or bus shelter. The rule changes will also encompass tobacco, which previously had a five-metre limit. Continue reading
Vancouver mayor to meet with police chief over raid at harm-reduction kiosk
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson believes police are likely worried the soon to be legal drug would end up in the hands of the wrong people. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Cannabis lounges are the answer to the consumption conundrum
We need to allow cannabis lounges and the sooner we figure that out the better, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
Canadian pot sector workers could face big troubles at the U.S. borders says analyst
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
Those working in the legal pot sector could face unexpected troubles at the border. Continue reading
B.C. expects it will take two to three years for legal marijuana industry to ‘mature’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C government says it has received around 100 permits to operate private cannabis stores in the province. Continue reading
Belleville’s mothballed Sears Distribution Centre sold, marijuana industry moving in
By Mike Postovit Videographer
The Sears Distribution Centre in Belleville has been sold and the building’s new tenant is talking about bringing jobs to the area. Continue reading
Norfolk OPP charge 3 men in alleged robbery, shooting at licensed marijuana grow-op
Norfolk OPP say they’ve charged three men after an alleged robbery and shooting at a licensed marijuana grow-op. Continue reading
