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Cannabis
‘Slap in the face’: Province says it won’t act against unlicensed pot shops on reserves
More than three years after marijuana legalization, the provincial government has confirmed that it won't…
Splatsin cannabis store closing; band leadership blamed for oversaturated market
A Splatsin cannabis store owner says she's closing her business due to the oversaturation of…
More people in B.C. driving while high since legalization: study
Cannabis is being detected in twice as many injured drivers since it was legalized says…
Kelowna, Kamloops pot shops still pay big bucks as Vernon reduces licence fees
The City of Vernon has reduced its sky-high business licences costs for cannabis stores, but…
Cannabis-infused drinks replacing booze for many U.S. pot users: survey
Driven in part by cannabis-infused drinks, a growing number of U.S. marijuana users are replacing…
Craft cannabis enthusiasts rolling up to Kelowna for 4-20 summit
A resort in Kelowna will be the joint that hosts the 2022 B.C. Cannabis Summit.…
Provincial pot police dish out huge fines to illegal cannabis stores
The provincial government has collected almost $1.3 million in penalties from illegal pot shops after…
Stores beginning to close in Okanagan’s oversaturated cannabis market
The oversaturated market of cannabis stores in the Okanagan has started to see its first…
B.C. ‘compassion club’ owner finally has cannabis trafficking sentence overturned
In a sign of the changing times, a B.C. Court has sided with a cannabis…
This Okanagan collective is leading the fight for survival for private cannabis stores in B.C.
The fledgling Okanagan Cannabis Collective launched its first major public attack last week with a…
Downtown Kamloops cannabis store one step closer to opening
Kamloops city council gave their support for a cannabis retail licence Tuesday for a company…
Legal cannabis: What we know and don’t know about the impact after 3 years
It’s been three years since cannabis was legalized in Canada, on Oct. 17, 2018. In…
B.C. handing out stickers to legal cannabis stores as number of unlicenced retailers grows
The government is proud of how well British Columbia’s non-medical cannabis industry has been doing…
iN PHOTOS: What cannabis harvesting looks like in Rock Creek
It’s harvest season for cannabis companies in the Interior and an outdoor facility in Rock…
No new pot shops in Okanagan Falls because ‘everybody wants to try it’
Until the dangers of marijuana are explored further, regional politicians don't want to see any…
The best time to harvest outdoor cannabis in the Okanagan depends on the strain
With the end of the third legal growing season in Canada, it’s high time for…
Pot plants being pilfered from backyards in Kamloops
Some Kamloops residents on the North Shore have reported their backyard cannabis plants have been…
Politicians trying to nip new Okanagan Falls pot shops in the bud
Regional directors in the South Okanagan are trying to figure out how to prevent any…
New cannabis-infusing facility looking for approval in Kamloops
A Kamloops business is seeking temporary approval from city council to produce cannabis-infused products. The…
Legal B.C. pot can soon be delivered to your door
New rules will allow cannabis to be delivered to B.C. doorsteps starting July 15. The…
Commercial weed is not only legal, it’s healthier: B.C. Solicitor General
Buying cannabis from legal stores in B.C. keeps residents on the right side of the…
South Okanagan cannabis company hopes to start growing magic mushrooms this fall
A South Okanagan cannabis growing facility is hoping to add magic mushroom production this fall.…
Kelowna based cannabis company enters U.S. market
The Valens Company Inc., a manufacturer of cannabis products based in Kelowna, announced today it…
Beware of discarded roaches, they can poison your dog: BC SPCA
With the warmer weather, people cooped up by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting outside more…