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Canada’s First ‘Pot-io’ to Debut at Toronto Craft Beer Festival this Summer
Randi Druzin - Published on March 12, 2019Read moreThe smoking lounge at Ontario Place will be retrofitted to accommodate cannabists.
In Photos: Canada’s First Bongspiel, a Cannabis-Infused Curling Tournament
Randi Druzin - Published on January 29, 2019Read moreCould this catch on?
5 Canadian Cannabis Brands Backed by Celebrities
Randi Druzin - Published on November 20, 2018Read moreHigh-profile entertainers are seeing green in Canada’s cannabis industry.
Former Soldier Sings the Praises of Cannabis and Helps Veterans Help Themselves
Randi Druzin - Published on November 9, 2018Read moreThe former soldier found relief through medical cannabis.
Ottawa to Grant Pardons to Canadians Convicted of Cannabis Possession
Randi Druzin - Published on October 17, 2018Read moreJust hours after recreational cannabis became legal across Canada, the federal government announced it would grant amnesty to Canadians who have been convicted of possessing less than 30 grams of cannabis. “These Canadians should be allowed to shed the burden and stigma of a criminal record,” public safety minister Ralph Goodale said at a press […]
Ontario Won’t Limit the Number of Retail Cannabis Stores—for Now
Randi Druzin - Published on September 26, 2018Read morePrivate retailers celebrate a path (finally!) into the Ontario market.
Backlash After Canadian Medical Association Calls to End Canada’s Medical Marijuana Program
Randi Druzin - Published on August 22, 2018Read moreThe CMA has sparked a feud with medical cannabis advocates—including many of the organization’s own members—by proposing that Canada’s existing medical marijuana program be scrapped once recreational cannabis becomes legal.
Ontario Cannabis Update: Online Sales in October, Private Retail Stores in April
Randi Druzin - Published on August 13, 2018Read moreStarting October 17, adult Ontarians will be able to purchase recreational cannabis online from the government-run Ontario Cannabis Store. But private retail stores won’t open until April 1, 2019.
Crossing the Border With Cannabis: Canadian Legalization Brings Challenges
Randi Druzin - Published on July 25, 2018Read moreCanada is softening its policy on cannabis workers, but the United States considers them all lawbreakers. And that isn’t likely to change soon.
Does Doug Ford’s Win Mean a New Cannabis Plan for Ontario?
Randi Druzin - Published on July 6, 2018Read moreDoug Ford has been noncommittal about his plans for the distribution and sale of cannabis, but Ontario cannabis producers seem hopeful about being able to get into the retail market.