legalization
Ontario lays out the rules for cannabis retail lottery system
The Ontario government will start accepting entries in their cannabis lottery next week. Continue reading
Winnipeg pot producer fires senior managers, source of recalled weed remains unknown
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
The Liquor, Gaming & Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA) said Bonify allowed unregulated, unlicensed cannabis to be sold. The Winnipeg company has fired their executives. Continue reading
Merry marijuana: Manitoba and Alberta most likely to gift pot for Christmas this year, survey says
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Now that pot is off the naughty list, it may be making it into your Christmas stocking. A recent poll showed nearly 3 million Canadians plan to make a present of legal pot. Continue reading
Chances for Kingston cannabis store dwindle after Ford announces 25 stores in Ontario
By Paul Soucy Videographer
A local head shop owner worries about her chances to set up a cannabis shop after the Ontario government announced they would be limiting stores in the province. Continue reading
‘The most tragic outcomes amongst our young people’: JFK’s nephew weighs in on Canada’s legalization of pot
The nephew of former U.S. president John F. Kennedy says Canada’s move to legalize marijuana was wrong and he says it will cause an increase of opioid addictions in the future. Continue reading
Montreal creates police task force to crack down on illegal cannabis
The City of Montreal is launching a specialized police team to exclusively crack down on illegal cannabis. Continue reading
10% of adults in N.S., N.B.’s biggest cities bought legal pot since Oct. 17: poll
The poll shows that 10 per cent of Moncton and Fredericton residents, nine per cent of Saint John residents and seven per cent of Halifax residents have lawfully purchased pot since legalization day. Continue reading
UBC Okanagan professor researching cannabis drinks for the mass market
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The drinks likely won’t taste like a joint. Continue reading
Cobourg launches online survey on whether to allow retail cannabis stores
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
The Town of Cobourg is asking for public input on whether to allow retail cannabis stores in the community. Continue reading
Ontario distributing millions in January to help legal pot costs in municipalities
Finance Minister Vic Fedeli says $15 million will first be spilt among the province’s municipalities at the start of the new year, with funding allocated on a per household basis and all communities receiving at least $5,000. Continue reading