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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 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…

Women-owned, licensed cannabis retail stores share their unique approach to business and what it’s like to seek gender parity in an emerging industry. From investors to store founders, the cannabis industry has long been a male-dominated space. This month, we’re…

Meet four Authorized Cannabis Retailers finding exciting ways to commemorate a 420 milestone. This year marks 50 years since 420 had its humble start as a meeting time for a group of young adults in California. Since then, it’s come…

Meet two Authorized Retailers doing their part to make cannabis in Ontario a more sustainable industry. The retail industry as a whole faces plenty of challenges and choices when it comes to sustainability — from the spaces they occupy to the products they…

Black History Month is a good time to take stock of the negative impact past cannabis laws have had on marginalized communities in Canada — and support rising BIPOC cannabis businesses. Here, we celebrate three Black-owned Authorized Retailers making their…