MARCH 27, 2024 | DAVID BROWN The head of Toronto’s licensing and standards department says the city needs more money to enforce the law against a growing number of illegal cannabis stores operating there. In an interview with City News, Carleton Grant, Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards at City of Toronto, says…
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MARCH 26, 2024 | DAVID BROWN Ontario is planning to add $31 million to its budget to address illegal cannabis stores and websites operating in the province. As part of Ontario’s Budget 2024, it says it plans to provide the funds over three years to the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team…
There is a new sovereign Indigenous cannabis store open in south-east Ottawa. The Red Roots Trading Co.(formally known as Medicine Wheel Natural Healing – Ottawa) has not only rebranded its flagship store at 196 Beechwood Ave in Vanier, but has now opened up a new location at 1990 Russell Road in Ottawa.
The Key Health and Social Factors for a Cannabis Strategy Forum hosted by the Anishinabek Nation Health Department in early March in Toronto brought together Anishinabek front-line workers to discuss the current challenges that the legalization of cannabis
Provincial cannabis distributors across the country are making changes to protect consumers and employees and help deal with a spike in demand amid COVID-19. Cannabis stores warn of delivery delays, no same-day shipping and store closure
For young people considering a job in a competitive industry, the longer the wait, the harder that grabbing a foothold can become. Seeming to be well-aware of this, the Nipissing First Nation has decided to lower a ladder, instead. "we lowered the age".
Nipissing First Nation to open first licensed pot shop. Kana Leaf, to be located in Nipissing First Nation off Highway 17 on Osprey Miikan, is set to start selling cannabis on February 29.
Cannabis age restriction to change for Nipissing First Nation jobs: “The age of buying our products is still 21. We realized afterwards that there were some concerns of post-secondary students that would be looking for work opportunities."
Nipissing First Nation — and the North Bay area — could see its first licensed cannabis dispensary open by the end of the month.
Ontario Launches Consultations on Expanding Cannabis Business Opportunities: The government will also meet with key groups, including industry representatives, public health and safety organizations, education stakeholders and Indigenous representatives.