Retail & Manufacturing

Manufacturers fear patchwork of plastic regulations

Different national rules for packaging materials could drive up costs

Jun 26, 2019 8:08 AM Read more >

Amazon increases hiring as launch of Tsawwassen warehouse nears

Online retail giant now expects 800 people to work out of its third Metro Vancouver distribution centre

Jun 20, 2019 4:03 PM Read more >

Canadian governments rake in $186 million in cannabis taxes between October and March

Revenue stems from excise and other levies

Jun 19, 2019 4:36 PM Read more >

Shades of grey shroud Vancouver's cannabis retail scene

Opportunities for legal operators as shift to legitimate retail outlets is in full swing

Jun 18, 2019 8:08 AM Read more >

Legal cannabis edibles, drinks and other products eligible to be sold as early as December 16

Restaurants unable to prepare cannabis infused meals, according to new regulations

Jun 14, 2019 10:48 AM Read more >

Two government pot shops planned for Burnaby

The stores, planned to open in Edmonds and Metrotown, will be Metro Vancouver’s first suburban stores.

Jun 12, 2019 10:35 AM Read more >

Vancouver city council to consider loosening cannabis retail rules for Downtown Eastside

Motion asks council to have staff suggest amendments to policy that affects the gritty neighbourhood

Jun 11, 2019 2:05 PM Read more >

Cannabis activist Dana Larsen to comply with court order

Larsen had threatened to keep open the Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary, at 880 East Hastings Street

Jun 5, 2019 11:14 AM Read more >

B.C. Court of Appeal orders Vancouver cannabis dispensaries to close

All non-provincially licensed Vancouver cannabis dispensaries ordered to close

May 31, 2019 4:00 PM Read more >

Big Rock Brewery layoffs may include Vancouver operations

Alberta-based brewer announced cost-cutting measures as a result of that province’s tax regime

May 31, 2019 12:39 PM Read more >