Weed

• ‘Very large increase’ in weed-related traffic injuries since legalization: study

  Over a span of 11 years, annual rates of Ontario emergency department visits for cannabis-related traffic injuries have surged 475 per cent, according to a recent study.

  Canada

  Sep 6
  
• Summerland, B.C. cannabis shop up for sale two years after opening

  It may be the end of Chris and Elaine Nuessler’s cannabis career, but not for their shop in Summerland, B.C. The couple is seeking a buyer for their retail cannabis store.

  Cannabis

  Jan 10
  
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• Smiths Falls, Ont.-based Canopy Growth completes retail cannabis exit

  Canopy Growth Corporation said Tuesday that a previously announced deal with OEG Retail Cannabis and 420 Investments Ltd. has closed.

  Cannabis

  Jan 3
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• From 5 to 48: Feds change pot beverage rules, allowing Canadians to buy more at once

  With the new changes, the quantity of cannabis drinks Canadian adults can possess at one time has increased to 17.1 litres from 2.1 litres.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2022
• City of Winnipeg enacts new licence requirement for medical cannabis growers

  A new licence requirement for medical cannabis growers takes effect in Winnipeg Tuesday.

  Politics

  Aug 31, 2022
• Canada on track to spend $200M per year on medical cannabis for veterans

  Veterans Affairs Canada said the government is on track to spend nearly $200 million this year as more and more former service members ask the government to pay for their cannabis.

  Health

  Aug 7, 2022
• B.C. cannabis use increases ‘responsibly’ three years after legalization: survey

  The 2021 B.C. Cannabis Use Survey found 32 per cent of B.C. adults age 19 and older reported using cannabis at least once in the past year, up from 28 per cent before legalization.

  Cannabis

  Aug 2, 2022
• Canadian cannabis industry eyeing U.S. push for marijuana legalization

  U.S. lawmakers are looking at a comprehensive effort to legalize marijuana, which the legal cannabis industry north of the border would love to see become law.

  Cannabis

  Aug 2, 2022
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• Pot shop sales data ‘misappropriated’: Ontario cannabis distributor

  The OCS recently sent a letter to retailers informing them that confidential store sales data was being circulated in the industry.

  Cannabis

  May 10, 2022
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• 4/20 cannabis event returns to Vancouver Art Gallery plaza under new organizers

  Organizers say cannabis may have been legalized, but that current laws make the product more expensive and harder to get for those who need it the most.

  Cannabis

  Apr 16, 2022