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Fri
26
Nov

Charges stayed against four Ontario men accused of using private helicopter to transfer cannabis into U.S.

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Authorities allege that a Jet Ranger helicopter stuffed with cannabis was flown across the border at low altitudes to avoid radar detection on several occasions.

Charges against four men from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) accused of discreetly flying cannabis into the U.S. using a private helicopter have been dropped.

The men, ranging in age from 25 to 40, were charged with conspiracy to commit the unlawful export of cannabis, possession of cannabis for the purpose of exporting and unlawful cultivation, propagation and harvest of cannabis plants last September.

Fri
26
Nov

Green Light Solutions Announces Ontario Product Availability

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LoFi CBD Oil 1500 now available through the OCS

Green Light Solutions ("GLS" or "the Company"), an innovation firm committed to driving excellence in the Cannabis industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its CBD dominant brand, LoFi, in the Ontario market. The signature product, LoFi CBD Oil 1500, is now available through Ontario Cannabis Store (“OCS”), ocs.ca, and licensed retailers.

LoFi CBD Oil 1500 is a potent, full-spectrum formula with hemp-derived CBD extract and sustainably sourced MCT oil. LoFi CBD Oil 1500 ranks among the top CBD oils sold in B.C. after its launch in August this year.

Thu
25
Nov

London is Calling - CannabisWiki Conference & Expo and Western Fair Association Bring Industry Event to Southwestern Ontario's Agricultural Hub

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The Western Fair Association has partnered with CannabisWiki to organize a first-of-its-kind agriculture and cannabis event in our region. CannabisWiki Conference & Expo will be hosted at the Western Fair District, Agriplex, June 15 and 16, 2022. CannabisWiki is proud to bring a cannabis show to London - the agricultural hub for Ontario. The two-day event will showcase cannabis industry innovations in the region, across the country and help to bring awareness about London as a world-leader in agriculture, agrobusiness, and plant derived medicines. The goal of the show is to foster regional and national B2B networking opportunities and to bolster the city's reputation as a diversified agricultural hub.

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Thu
25
Nov

Illicit cannabis seized by OPP laced with pesticides, less THC than advertised

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Buyers of illicit cannabis are getting both less than they paid for and more than they bargained for, according to the Ontario Provincial Police.

Tests conducted by the National Research Council in 2020 on illicit cannabis products seized across the province turned up “dangerous” chemicals and lower-than-advertised levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), provincial police said in a release Thursday.

Thu
25
Nov

Hamilton police’s latest seizure includes $3 million in drugs, mostly cannabis

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“Even though cannabis and related products are now legal, illicit grow operations remain a valid concern as they pose safety risks to the community.”

A three-month probe into drug trafficking and gun violence in Hamilton, Ontario, has led to the police seizing more than $3 million in drugs.

Cannabis accounted for the lion’s share of drugs confiscated, according to the Hamilton Police Service (HPS). Specifically, officers seized 75 kilograms of processed cannabis estimated to be worth $1 million, 2,500 marijuana plants valued at about $2 million and $20,000 in other illicit drugs.

Mon
22
Nov

Pommies Receives Micro-Processing Licence from Health Canada for Greater Toronto Area Facility

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 The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF) (the “Company,” “The Valens Company” or “Valens”), a leading manufacturer of cannabis products, today announced that Pommies (otherwise known as Southern Cliff Brands) has been issued a micro-processing licence from Health Canada for its manufacturing facility located in the Greater Toronto Area (the “GTA Facility”). With this licence, Valens active manufacturing platform now extends from Western to Eastern Canada, increasing speed-to-market capabilities while optimizing distribution cost-savings and efficiencies.

Mon
22
Nov

Lift&Co. Expo Welcomes 10K+: Canada’s No. 1 Cannabis & Psychedelics Conference is Back & Better Than Ever!

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The anticipated event’s buzz-worthy return energized the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, November 18 - 21

Exciting! Engaging! Enlightening! Lift&Co. Expo returned to Toronto last week, with exclamations aplenty. After an anticipation-building hiatus, Canada’s no. 1 cannabis and psychedelics conference and trade show treated thousands to surprises and a-ha moments, levelling-up its signature experience with many forward-thinking new features.

Mon
22
Nov

Aurora's Stock Trades Higher On Announcing Sponsorship Of Cannabis Amnesty

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Canadian cannabis giant Aurora Cannabis Inc. ACB announced Monday that it has renewed its sponsorship of Cannabis Amnesty, an organization whose work involves seeking pardons for all individuals convicted of simple cannabis possession. (article originally appeared on Benzinga)

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Aurora announced that the initiative will support Cannabis Amnesty's campaign to right historical wrongs by emphasizing the impact on individuals and communities that have borne the brunt of cannabis prohibition.

Mon
22
Nov

Uber Finally Enters Cannabis Space In Canada, Adds Marijuana Orders Via Uber Eats

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Uber has said its new cannabis delivery service will attract more Canadian adults to turn to safe, legal weed, which will ultimately help the country wrest sales away from the illicit market.

Uber is getting into the cannabis industry in Canada!

The delivery and takeout division of Uber has teamed up with the cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke to deliver weed products orders via Uber Eats in Ontario, Canada, a company spokesperson confirmed to Reuters.

Fri
19
Nov

HEXO Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

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HEXO Corp (“HEXO”, or the “Company”) (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO), today announced that Sebastien St-Louis has resigned from HEXO’s Board of Directors. The Company also announced that it has appointed President and CEO, Scott Cooper, as a Director to replace Sebastien St-Louis, effective yesterday.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sebastien for over eight years of service on HEXO’s Board of Directors. Through his years of dedication, he has helped build HEXO into a market leader in Canada.” said Dr. Michael Munzar, Chair of the Board.

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