–Jen Smith Mayor Tait can’t wait to approve pot shops in residential areas. She worries about recreational users having to drive for supply. Look out Sun River! She sees “no difference” between a pot shop and any other retail store. There’s talk at … Continue reading →
Government is now accepting private cannabis retail store licence applications, which will allow for the sale of non-medical cannabis in the province. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) has posted a complete suite of application materials and guidelines found … Continue reading →
Sundays are fun. Add it a bit of This Hour has 22 Minutes, and it doesn’t get any better. Here’s their take at the new marijuana sobriety test maybe coming to a location near you this fall. Related, Cannabis in … Continue reading →
Declaring public health and safety as the top priority, the Province has introduced legislation to provide for legal, controlled access to non-medical cannabis in British Columbia. The proposed Cannabis Distribution Act (CDA) will establish the Province’s exclusive jurisdiction over wholesale … Continue reading →
The British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) announced that, once legalized, public cannabis stores, and the online retail store for non-medical cannabis, will operate under the brand BC Cannabis Stores. The name and brand align with the BC Liquor Stores brand, … Continue reading →
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is aiming to open the first government-operated non-medical cannabis retail store by late summer, and has begun exploring an e-commerce model to offer online sales to the public. This follows the announcement by the … Continue reading →
As British Columbia works towards the federal timeline for legalization of non-medical cannabis in July 2018, the Province continues to set policy direction to meet the needs and expectations of British Columbians. The following decisions will inform the development of … Continue reading →
An agreement with the federal government that would see the majority of cannabis revenue flow to the Province has been reached today, following Finance Minister Carole James’ successful federal-provincial meeting in Ottawa. The federal and provincial governments have agreed to … Continue reading →
Health Canada has released a consultation paper on the proposed approach to non-medical cannabis regulation. This follows the April 2017 introduction of Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act. Canadians are encouraged to provide feedback to the consultation paper by January 20, 2018. The consultation … Continue reading →
British Columbia’s public and stakeholder engagement on the legalization and regulation of non-medical cannabis — one of the most engaging in B.C.’s history — is now complete. An unprecedented number of people shared their opinions to help shape the way … Continue reading →
