Vaping is a convenient way to enjoy your favourite cannabis, but a clogged pen can really ruin a session if you don’t know how to fix it. We asked Nathan Plichta, Budtender at West End Cannabis Co., to share answers…
Legalization in Ontario has helped shine a light on cannabis stigmas and dispel myths about cannabis consumers. They come from all walks of life. And we know women as cannabis consumers are on the rise — especially since Cannabis 2.0.…
Black communities were disproportionately affected by the enforcement of pre-legalization cannabis laws as noted by Professor Owusu-Bempah as part of his work for the Cannabis Amnesty Campaign. And while contributing to the ongoing fight for pardons and expungements of simple…
As the legal cannabis market expands to include more than 1,000 stores, some Authorized Retailers are finding unique and memorable ways to distinguish themselves in the market. One way to do this is to specialize in certain things — either…
From sharing information to pumping each other up on social, meet some indie Retailers who have found ways to work together so everybody wins. The cannabis industry can be a daunting place for an indie Retailer. Opening a regulated cannabis…
This month we're finding out how eight socially conscious stores support the causes that are close to their hearts. From local food drives and cannabis amnesty activism to eco initiatives and neighbourhood cleanups, these stores are connecting to their communities…
The regulated cannabis industry is still pretty new, so it’s hard for the average consumer, or even an experienced cannabis connoisseur, to understand which of the many products on the market are right for them. That’s where budtenders come in. The best budtenders are way more than just sales associates — they’re…
This month, we’re celebrating how the network of legal cannabis stores across Ontario has flourished. We’re sharing just a few of the many exciting stories from Authorized Retailers breaking new ground. In just over two short years, we’ve reached 1,000…
This month, we're checking in with three First Nations Authorized Retailers to learn about the stories behind their stores, and what makes them unique. As Ontario’s Authorized Retailer landscape continues to expand, more Indigenous store owners and budtenders are joining…
Accessibility standards and practices ensure Retailers keep accessibility top of mind, and forward-thinking Authorized Retailers like Cannabis Xpress are incorporating many of these standards into some of their new locations even before they open their doors. Every week, Authorized Retailers…