Cannabis Industry News in Ontario

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Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:34:25 -0500

Press Release Justice Department Announces Issuance of Federal Registrations for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Press Release Justice Department Announces Issuance of Federal Registrations for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Friday, October 30, 2026 Share For Immediate Release Office of Public Affairs OAG DEA moves forward with hundreds of registrations under Attorney General’s order establishing federal oversight of qualifying medical marijuana activities The U.S. Department of Justice today announced that the U.S. […]

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2026-11-01 21:34:25

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Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:30:00 -0500

The Federal Hemp Redefinition Arrives in December: What It Means for the People Who Buy These Products

The federal hemp redefinition takes effect December 11, pulling most hemp-derived THC products off shelves. Here's what it means for the people who buy them.

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2026-11-01 09:30:00

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Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:14:15 -0500

Massachusetts Voters Should Keep Marijuana Sales Legal, Retired Cops Say (Op-Ed)

“Police already face considerable demands on their time and resources, and renewed cannabis enforcement would add to that burden.” by Diane Goldstein and Karen Hawkes, Law Enforcement Action Partnership via CommonWealth Beacon Ten years ago, Massachusetts voters made a clear choice about how the state should approach marijuana. After decades of policy defined by prohibition, […]

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2026-11-01 09:14:15

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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -0400

Why Older Generations Support Cannabis Legalization More Than Gen Z and Gen X

According to the results of a YouGov poll, which was released in April 2026, a majority of Americans support cannabis legalization. While a stark majority of Americans back medical cannabis use, more than half of them also support recreational pot use. However, they also found that respondents between 45 and 64 years of age are more supportive of cannabis legalization compared to younger respondents.

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2026-10-31 20:00:00

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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:09:59 -0400

More Alabama Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Set To Open This Week, Officials Announce

“We’ve also been doing some other educational work with the physicians…making sure that they’re comfortable with the patient registry and the different requirements under the law.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector Two medical cannabis dispensaries are expected to open next week, bringing the total to five statewide, Alabama officials announced Thursday. Justin Aday, general counsel […]

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2026-10-31 13:09:59

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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:45:21 -0400

Marijuana Businesses Face Tax Uncertainty While Awaiting Federal Rescheduling Guidance

“They’re all very anxious to see if relief is on the way and if we’re going to see that guidance from the IRS that basically directs what they can do.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri marijuana businesses had reason to celebrate in April when the federal officials moved medical marijuana into a less restrictive […]

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2026-10-31 09:45:21

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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:09:00 -0400

Everybody Else Took the Fat Check. Wiz Khalifa’s Weed Brand, Khalifa Kush, Didn’t.

Khalifa Kush turned down the upfront-money model that sank most celebrity weed brands. Ten years later, it's still the top-selling celebrity cannabis brand in the US.

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2026-10-31 09:09:00

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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:32:52 -0400

Mayor Michelle Wu Appoints Ava Callender Concepcion as Chair of Boston Licensing Board

Press Release Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointment of Ava Callender Concepcion as Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing (MOCAL), Chair of the Boston Licensing Board, and Chair of the Boston Cannabis Board. Concepcion will begin serving in these roles on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, succeeding Kathleen Joyce, who […]

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2026-10-31 04:32:52

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Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:09:51 -0400

FIRST 200 Get FREE WEED & First 50 get a Special Medicated Goodie Bag! Up to 50% Off Storewide PLUS 60% off Top Brands

The post FIRST 200 Get FREE WEED & First 50 get a Special Medicated Goodie Bag! Up to 50% Off Storewide PLUS 60% off Top Brands appeared first on AZ Marijuana.

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2026-10-31 03:09:51

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:30:52 -0400

DEA Refuses To Approve Marijuana Businesses In States That Allow Dual Medical And Recreational Licensing

While the Department of Justice announced on Friday that it has given federal registration and protections to more than 900 medical cannabis businesses across the U.S., it is also refusing to extend such approvals to cannabis operators in certain states. According to an order DEA officials sent to a marijuana business in Minnesota, the agency […]

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2026-10-30 20:30:52

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0400

DaVinci’s first fully customizable dab rig, the EQ: Built for you

DaVinci’s first fully customizable e-rig is the next frontier in premium vaping experience. Meet the EQ: the latest design from the company that’s been living up to their name by delivering innovative top-shelf dry herb vaporizers for years. What makes the EQ different than most other rigs? You build your personalized dab rig your way, […]

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2026-10-30 19:00:00

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:36:16 -0400

New York Cannabis Sales Reach $1.41 Billion Through Q3

New York’s regulated cannabis market generated approximately $1.41 billion in retail sales through September 2026, including $512.6 million during the third quarter. Average daily sales rose between June and September, while average annualized sales per adult-use dispensary softened.

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2026-10-30 18:36:16

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:19:59 -0400

Afternoon front page: Canada and EU launch ‘Alliance for the Future’; Father of family shot on Toronto’s Bridle Path confirms horrific details; A painfully inconclusive election result for Israel; and more

There are two things you can count on when Premier Doug Ford’s government updates Ontarians on the state of the... Continue reading

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2026-10-30 18:19:59

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:14:56 -0400

Could Nigeria’s New Student Drug Testing Policy Be a Double-Edged Sword?

The Nigerian government has implemented mandatory drug testing for secondary and higher education students. Although the policy promises prevention and treatment, advocacy groups warn of the risks of exclusion and stigmatization, as well as a lack of rehabilitation resources. Could a policy meant to address adolescent drug use end up keeping young people out of […]

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2026-10-30 16:14:56

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:52:51 -0400

Montreal synagogue likely hit with pellet gun bullets, says rabbi: ‘Our third incident in less than two years’

“We’re going to gather tonight and tomorrow morning for Shabbat. We’re going to do what we always do. We’ve got... Continue reading

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2026-10-30 15:52:51

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:50:16 -0400

Chris Selley: Does PSPP realize how unpopular he is?

You may have read about Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s “new strategy” for sovereignty, and you might have thought, “Hang... Continue reading

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2026-10-30 15:50:16

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:46:07 -0400

Curaleaf Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural NY Incubator Program Class, Announces Future Cohorts, Multistate Expansion

Created in partnership with Terp Bros, the free six-module program provided independent New York dispensary owners with hands-on training in compliance, operations, marketing and finance.

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2026-10-30 15:46:07

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:44:52 -0400

Oklahoma’s New Edibles Rules Take Effect Nov. 1

Oklahoma’s new requirements for medical marijuana edibles and beverages take effect November 1, with restrictions addressing labeling, child appeal, and product shapes. Dispensaries may continue selling qualifying inventory.

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2026-10-30 15:44:52

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:39:24 -0400

Uncle Sam Just Signed Off on 900 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries. Now Comes the Fine Print.

The first phase of medical cannabis rescheduling is here. More than 900 dispensaries in seven states are now federally registered, and the DEA has given everyone else in line until November 29 to clean up their supply chains.

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2026-10-30 15:39:24

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:26:33 -0400

DEA Warns Medical Marijuana Businesses To Only Obtain Products From Federally Registered Companies

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued new guidance warning that medical marijuana businesses that want to receive federal registration and protections under the Trump administration’s rescheduling reform have until late November to begin sourcing cannabis only from and to other companies that have also been granted or applied for registration in a timely fashion. […]

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2026-10-30 15:26:33

Cannabis Retail Store Authorization

Ontario Authorized | Provincial Retail Store Authorization

Issued under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018
Issued to: 2740897 Ontario Inc.
Issue Date: Dec. 08, 2020
Premises Name (operating name): PUFFIN'S CANNABIS
Address: 96 MAIN ST E UNIT E, HUNTSVILLE, ON P1H 1H4
Authorization No.: CRSA1178805