Article by Carmela Fragomeni, The Hamilton Spectator The Ontario government’s move to distribute and sell marijuana in LCBO-type stores when it becomes legal — and to shut down illegal pot shops — has stunned Hamilton’s pot shop owners, says Conrad Floyd, of the Hamilton Village Dispensary collective. “Hamilton has 30 shops … We have created this entire industry and now the ...

Video by Micheal Kushbury, Kushbury.com Choice Edibles – Pink Vanilla Cotton Candy Choice Edibles Overview: Choice Edibles is a very unique edible provider as they specialize in live events. Choice is located out Ottawa way but is often found taking part in the Toronto cannabis scene. Accessing Choice Edibles: Choice is quite active with events in the Toronto area and if ...

Article by Jenny Yuen, Toronto Sun When Abi Roach heard Premier Kathleen Wynne’s announcement on the rollout of government-regulated marijuana sales Friday, she said she nearly smashed her TV. The owner of Hotbox Café in Kensington Market maintains the decision to shut down weed dispensaries and vape lounges — such as the one she has run for 18 years — ...

Written by Toronto Toker for Dankr.ca. The Karma Cup is Toronto’s longest running cannabis judging competition. The festivities are organized Sarah Sunday and a small group of friends and volunteers. This year they hosted the 4th annual Karma Cup in downtown Toronto, at 512 Church St. This was the same location as the event last year, after the original venue ...

Article by Toronto Star Editorial Board Ontario’s Liberal government deserves a lot of credit for finally loosening up the province’s antiquated and paternalistic system for selling wine and beer. It’s made it easier for consumers to purchase alcohol safely and responsibly, while also being treated more like actual adults. Now, though, the government seems determined to repeat the mistakes of ...

Video by Just Compassion #TeamCompassion @dopechefmedia and @beaupinto420 do an overview of the Karma Cup 2017. We had the opportunity to interview some amazing people including: @roll_with_codyvangogh, @honeybadgerextracts, @erinashleygoodwin + @chrisgoodwin79, @bakersshop420 – @maryjanestouch, and @itsanepidemic + @deejaybigred ! Follow @thekarmacup or visit www.thekarmacup.com for more details. For more from The Just Compassion Show please visit: www.justcompassion.ca Follow: FB – ...

Article by Lift News The Standing Committee on Health convened in Ottawa on Monday for the first of five days of intense study of Bill C-45, The Cannabis Act. The Committee has a busy week ahead with 90 witnesses scheduled to testify at over 20 sessions before parliament resumes on September 18th. With July 1st just 292 days away, provincial, territorial ...

Article by Lee Berthiaumr, Toronto Star The federal government appears ready to take a hands-off approach as provinces begin rolling out how they plan to police the sale and use of marijuana once it becomes legal. Ontario last week became the first province to unveil its plans for handling legalized pot by announcing that it would closely mimic the province’s ...

Review by Michael Kushbury, for Dankr.ca. Mary J’s Munchies Overview: Mary J’s Munchies is a new edible company in Toronto that first made a name for themselves with variations of the two-bite brownie. Their menu has recently expanded to include cookies and medicated milkshakes! If you haven’t had a chance to see the milkshake review, check it out… the shake ...

Article by The National Post Clients and advocates of storefront dispensaries say buying marijuana exclusively from stores regulated by Ontario’s provincial government will mean fewer options for medicinal users, little progress on eliminating the black market, and worse weed. On Friday, Ontario became the first province to announce its plan for the sale and distribution of legalized marijuana. It will ...