Las Vegas Approves Ordinance Allowing Cannabis Consumption Lounges

On Wednesday afternoon, the Las Vegas City Council approved an ordinance that will allow cannabis retailers to open on-site consumption lounges, enabling residents and 42 million annual tourists to consume beyond the confines of their homes and hotel rooms. Under the ordinance, introduced by Councilmember Bob Coffin, only owners of existing cannabis shops will be able to […]

Moosehead Breweries gets into the cannabis-infused beverage market

A New Brunswick-based brewery is set to get into the cannabis-infused beverage business as Moosehead Breweries is teaming with Sproutly to develop, produce and market a new line of drinks with “rapid onset and offset effects.” Moosehead, one of the oldest and largest independently owned breweries in Canada, announced the joint venture between the two […]

Hamilton’s second licensed cannabis store opens for business – Hamilton

Hamilton’s second licensed cannabis store is open for business. The Hello Cannabis Store, located on Cootes Drive in Dundas, officially opened its doors to customers on Friday morning. Santino Coppolino, who was one of two Hamiltonians selected in the province’s cannabis retail lottery, said he’s excited to work with Hello Cannabis, which has run a […]

Manitoba marijuana activists seek more acceptance during 4-20 celebrations – Winnipeg

Only a couple dozen people gathered to celebrate 4-20 Saturday at the Manitoba legislature. Last year, the front lawn of the legislature was filled with people advocating for the legalization of marijuana. This year, around 30 people showed up to highlight what still needs to be done. READ MORE: Manitoba marijuana users say ‘astronomical’ price of […]

‘Cannabis Christmas’: Regina pot shops celebrate 4-20

Stocked with five-cent candies, balloons and cannabis, Regina pot shop Tweed is celebrating the first 4-20 since Canada legalized marijuana. “I call it cannabis Christmas,” said Tweed project manager Evan Anderson. “It’s really a day that people spend with friends, with community and it’s a time of sharing.” Historically, April 20 is a day for the cannabis community to light […]