Cheech and Chong’s ‘O Cannabis Tour’ coming to Budweiser Gardens this fall
Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong will take the Start.ca Performance Stage on Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. It’s unclear whether Dave will be there. Continue reading
Marijuana
Slight cannabis supply increase leads to 26 new Alberta retail licences
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
AGLC says since issuing 10 additional retail licences in January, there’s been “a modest increase in cannabis inventory available to retailers.” Continue reading
London-area golf course embracing 4/20 celebrations on Saturday
The course’s general manager says weed has long been a part of golfing culture. Continue reading
Authorities say closing illegal pot shops an uphill battle until demand is met
Data prepared by Statistics Canada indicates consumers spent $1.48 billion on cannabis products during the last three months of 2018. The agency reports, however, that 79 per cent of that money was spent on the illegal market. Continue reading
Statistics Canada survey finds legal marijuana more expensive than black market pot
Legal cannabis is more expensive than illegal counterpart, according to Statistics Canada survey. Continue reading
Vancouver Pride Society tells 4/20 organizers to face facts: it’s a festival, not a protest
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Critics say bringing a major musical act to the event proves it’s crossed the line into “festival.” Continue reading
Peel police raid illegal pot shops in Brampton, Mississauga
Peel Regional Police say over several days last week, the force’s vice squad conducted search warrants and seized about six kilograms of marijuana that was ready for sale. Continue reading
A dozen of Ontario’s cannabis stores penalized for not opening on time
The AGCO says it’s drawing down credit from several retailers that aren’t open yet. Continue reading
Vernon to consider two more pot shop proposals, including a government store
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
After green-lighting seven cannabis store applications in late March, Vernon city council is considering two more on Monday. Continue reading
6 months until edibles hit the market, Cannabis companies get ready for 2nd round of legalization
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Legal pot shops have been popping up across the country, and with edibles legislation coming, there could be more made-in Winnipeg options on the shelves. Continue reading