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Applications In For NWO Cannabis Stores

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The wheels are in motion for retail cannabis locations west of Thunder Bay.

There are currently 12 applications on the books in Thunder Bay, with four authorized to open, two listed as public notice, and six in progress.

Those numbers come from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, who regulates cannabis retailers here in the province.

There are six active applications for stores elsewhere in the northwest, with one in Dryden, one in Red Lake, one in Fort Frances and three in the Kenora area.

All are currently listed as in progress on the AGCO website except for T Cannabis in Fort Frances, which is listed as public notice.

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Major Cannabis Producer Cutting 500 Jobs

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One of the largest cannabis producers in Canada is making major cuts and will be eliminating about 500 jobs.

Ontario-based Canopy Growth Corporation has announced it’s shutting down two greenhouses in British Columbia.

The company has also cancelled plans to build a third greenhouse in Ontario’s Niagara region.

Canopy Growth says the recreational market has been growing much slower than anticipated in the 18 months since legalization.

The producer also plans to focus more on outdoor cannabis cultivation rather than greenhouses.

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Statistics Canada Compares Cannabis Price Gap

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Statistics Canada has gathered prices on cannabis between legal and illegal variations and the price gaps between the two.

The lowest price per gram for illegal cannabis was in New Brunswick at $4.90.

The province also had the dubious distinction of having the highest price per gram for legal cannabis at $11.36.

Nationwide, Quebec had the lowest legal prices while Ontario had the highest illegal prices.

$1.5 billion was spent on cannabis during the third quarter of 2019 and most purchases were made illegally.

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Warning Regarding Cannabis Vaping

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Health officials are sharing their concerns around smoking and vaping cannabis.

Dr. Jennifer Russell says vaping especially poses potential risks for lung damage.

She says should you choose to vape you cannabis, use legal products that have been tested and approved by Health Canada.

Dr. Russell stresses don’t change or tamper with the product.

She adds you should avoid inhaling cannabis deeply or holding your breath after inhaling.

Dr. Russell says there are many edible options on the market now, which can be a safer alternative.

That doesn’t mean they are risk-free either: ingesting too much can lead to unwanted affects like anxiety, nausea and paranoia.

If you are new to using cannabis, Dr. Russell says go slow, use small doses and be patient.

She adds don’t mix vaping with alcohol.

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CAA Says More Public Education Needed

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The Canadian Automobile Association feels more education surrounding cannabis use is needed.

A recent poll by the CAA found 26 per-cent of younger Canadians between the ages of 18 and 34 have driven after using cannabis or have been in a car driven by someone who had recently consumed marijuana.

Over 1,500 Canadians were surveyed in November and December.

The same poll found 86 per-cent understood the importance of having travel arrangements if they are going to be drinking alcohol.

70 per-cent viewed it as less important to do so after consuming cannabis.

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Cap Lifted On Number Of Cannabis Stores

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Expect to see more cannabis stores in the region.

The PC government is removing the cap it placed on the number of stores, paving the way for more outlets to open across the province.

The rules around openings will remain in place.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario will begin accepting applications on January 6th.

The province would like to see licence’s being issued starting in April at a rate of about 20 per month.

Attorney General Doug Downey says they’ve always said opening more stores would help combat the illicit market, protect our kids and keep communities safe.

 

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New Cannabis Stores Approved

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A change to the rules governing cannabis stores in Ontario is allowing for more First Nation sites.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission has cleared the way for 18 more stores from the initial eight given permission to apply for licensing in July.

Five new locations have been approved for northwestern Ontario:

-Couchiching First Nation
-Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
-Fort William First Nation
-Shoal Lake
-Rat Portage

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OPSEU Calling For Private Sector Participation In Pot Sales

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Another call is being made to open up new retail cannabis stores in the province.

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says the LCBO should be allowed to compete for licenses.

President Warren “Smokey” Thomas says the governments plan to have the private sector run the outlets has been a complete failure.

Thomas says there are still too few stores and some have been falling prey to organized crime.

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Cannabis License Lottery Winners Announced

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There could be a cannabis store set up in Kenora by the fall.

There were 94 local entries into a lottery system, through the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, with one selected for the chance to apply for a licence.

The winning bid for the Kenora region, who now has August 28th to apply for the license, is from Carl Ignatius.

Ignatius has proposed 420 Second Street South as the address for the new retail location should his application be successful.

The only other licence up for grabs in northwestern Ontario is in Thunder Bay.

The full lottery results can be viewed here.

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Couchiching Selected For Retail Cannabis Store

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Couchiching First Nation is the latest northwestern Ontario community working towards a new retail Cannabis store.

An application put forward by its economic development corporation is one of eight the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is allowing to proceed.

Chief Brian Perreault doesn’t anticipate any issues in setting up.

Perreault says “We’ll just have to work with Ontario and making sure that we’re meeting all of the requirements that they have for the store and the licensing and everything.”

He says they don’t have an immediate timetable for an opening, but notes they do have a year from approval to set-up.

Perreault believes the store will be beneficial for everyone in the area.

He says the outlet will be located near the headquarters of Wasaw’s Economic Development Corporation’s logging operations.

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