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Ontario Cannabis Raids Lead To The Discovery of 3 Kangaroos and 2 Zebras
Late October the York Regional Police seized 28,964 plants and 3,990 pounds of harvested cannabis valued at over $150 million in Project Green Sweep, a massive Ontario operation that led to 37 arrests and 67 charges.
15 search warrants were executed, a number of properties in the York region including Markham, King, Stouffville and East Gwillimbur; and among the items seized, 3 kangaroos and 2 zebras at a location in Schomberg.
November 2, 2020
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75% of Ontario Cannabis Consumers Are Still Shopping Black Market
The OCS (Ontario Cannabis Store) recently published their annual insights report for the 2019-2020 year detailing which products were most popular, total sales breakdowns and
October 14, 2020
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Ontario Cannabis Dispensary Options Grow As Second Cup’s Parent Company Plans Massive Expansion
Aegis Brands, parent of Canadian coffee franchise Second Cup is utilizing their second cup locations to leverage massive expansion across the province of Ontario. Hempisphere
July 12, 2020
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Mass Layoffs At Aurora Cannabis Upcoming
Early June 23, 2020 Reuters announced the Canadian licensed producer Aurora Cannabis will be laying off nearly 30% of it’s entire workforce, aiming to cut
June 23, 2020
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Canadian Authorities Continue the Attack On Mail Order Marijuana Sites
2020 has been plagued with bad news for the mail order marijuana industry in Canada. Since January, the assault on Canadian mail order marijuana services
April 4, 2020
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Calgary and Edmonton Cannabis Expos Postponed – New Dates & Free Tickets Inside
Amidst growing concerns of COVID-19’s ability to spread and quickly, Canada’s top cannabis events are being cancelled and postponed across the board. Non essential services,
March 27, 2020
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Leafly Lays Off Nearly 40% Of It’s Workforce Amidst COVID 19 Panic
Following mass layoffs and panic, the cannabis industry in North America has lost more jobs and continues to downsize amidst the growth of COVID-19 virus.
March 23, 2020
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Cannabis Industry Loses 1000 Jobs: Canopy Growth Corp Joins Aurora Cannabis in Massive Canadian Lay Offs
2020 has been a rocky start for licensed cannabis producers in Canada as industry layoffs have plagued two of the worlds largest cannabis companies Aurora
March 5, 2020
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Dabs
20% Tax Increase Coming To Vape Products In Alberta
The Alberta 2020 Tax Plan has been released and inside the province takes aim at vape products with a 20% tax increase that applies to
February 28, 2020
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Munchies
Cannabis Cafes Might Be On Their Way Edmonton Alberta, But They’re Not What You Think!
Cannabis cafes seem to be on their way to Edmonton Alberta in as early as the next 8 months, according to Councillor Mike Nickel of
February 12, 2020
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Buy THC Vape and CBD Vape Products Online and In Dispensary’s Early February
Following government’s review of the available evidence, data and other provinces’ positions on cannabis vaping, the sale of cannabis vapes in Alberta, will be allowed,
February 10, 2020
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Mail Order Marijuana in Canada Is Taking MASSIVE Market Share From Legal Dispensaries and We Know Why
Mail Order Marijuana (or MOM) services are nothing new to Canadians, and with brick-n-mortar dispensaries still charging outrageous amounts for Cannabis, it is apparent that
January 30, 2020
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Mail Order Marijuana Sites in Canada Take a Hit as Domain Suspensions Target Delivery Services
2020 is off to a rocky start for online cannabis consumers as domain suspensions plague mail order marijuana sites in Canada (at a domain level).
January 16, 2020
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Legal THC Edibles in Alberta Now Available Across the Province
January 13th marked an important date for the books as Albertans have finally been given access to buy legal cannabis edibles for the first time
January 14, 2020
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Costs of Becoming a Medical Cannabis Producer Skyrocket as Health Canada Drops a Bombshell
Health Canada is taking additional steps to protect the integrity of the current medical cannabis system. While many industry insiders suggest the new changes are
May 8, 2019
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Cannabis In The Workplace: The City of Calgary Says NO To Cannabis For Employees
With legal cannabis comes additional challenges for employers. Regardless of where you stand within the cannabis intoxication discussion, we can all agree we want to
May 2, 2019
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Alberta Welcomes 26 New Cannabis Dispensary Licenses via the AGLC
It looks as though the availability of recreational cannabis for Albertans is getting better with every day. Alberta Gaming Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) has opened
April 25, 2019
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High Park Farms Ltd Voluntary Cannabis Recall April 25, 2019
High Park Farms Ltd Has Voluntarily Recalled Products April 25, 2019 High Park Farms Canaca Blend 19 pre-rolls (SKU number CNB-02000170, Lot number E0000405) cannabis
April 25, 2019
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Shoppers Drug Mart Brings Medical Cannabis to Alberta
Shoppers Drug Mart, a Loblaws company with over 1300 locations across Canada has opened it’s second online cannabis distribution outlet, this time focused on Western
April 23, 2019
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Class Action Lawsuit Against Natural Health Services After Data Breach
Natural Health Services LTD (and parent Sunniva Inc an American and Canadian Company) is in hot water after the filing of a class action lawsuit
March 27, 2019
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Cannabis Edibles, Extracts and Topicals & THC Excise Tax Coming To Canadians May 1, 2019
The Canadian Government has released their 2019 budget plan and it encompasses an abundance of changes to the Cannabis Act of October 17, 2018. New
March 19, 2019
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Natural Health Services Hacked, Leaks Canadian Medical Patient Data
With cannabis legalization comes greater responsibility on cannabis users, but also the businesses catering to the cannabis community. Topics trending in 2019 focus on end
March 19, 2019
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Business
Recall: Canopy Growth LBS Sunset Cannabis Flower Recall
Canopy Growth LBS Sunset Cannabis Flower Recall Canopy Growth’s LBS Sunset cannabis is on recall by the AGLC due to incorrect labeling. This recall applies
March 5, 2019
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City of Edmonton Votes YES To Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries In Malls
The City of Edmonton voted to adjust the current municipal zoning laws early Monday February 26, 2019. Under regulations drafted by the Government of Alberta,
February 26, 2019
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Sundial Growers Inc. Increases Cannabis Production With Additional 140,000 sq ft Micro Cultivation Facility in Olds
The discussion as of late, quality cannabis reaching medical patients from the licensed producers, and quality cannabis reaching recreational consumers from the dispensaries. Or lack
February 8, 2019
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Recall: Aurora Cannabis Enterprise Inc THC and CBD Cap Recall
Aurora THC and CBD cap recall Aurora Cannabis Enterprise Inc has recalled multiple products last week as they were issued with the incorrect labelling. Aurora’s
February 4, 2019
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NewLeaf Cannabis Market Share Exceeds 20% of Open Recreational Dispensaries in Alberta
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] While there is no limitation to the number of retail licences a single business or entity in Alberta can own, the AGLC has provided
January 9, 2019
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Recall: Up Cannabis Inc. Cannabis Product Recall
2019 is on track for a rocky start with the AGLC releasing an immediate recall on cannabis sold in Alberta November 28, 2018. Who is
January 8, 2019
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Health Canada Gives Shoppers Drug Mart The Okay To Sell Medical Cannabis
Health Canada has given Shoppers Drug Mart the go-ahead to sell medical cannabis online to licensed patients. The Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart website was
December 8, 2018
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