Shopping For Legal Cannabis

As the legal cannabis market expands to include more than 1,000 stores, some Authorized Retailers are finding unique ...  Read More How Four Authorized Retailers Are Standing Out From the Crowd

You don’t have to be a cannabis connoisseur to know that when it comes to dried flower, fresh is best. These Licensed...  Read More In Session: Keeping Flower Fresh

Big news: More than 240 new products are dropping starting January 25. From dried flower and beverages to extracts an...  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon

From Santa snaps to sweet giveaways, these spots will be celebrating the holidays in style.  Read More Deck the Halls: How Four Retailers Are Bringing the Festive Season into Their Stores

From sharing information to pumping each other up on social, meet some indie Retailers who have found ways to work to...  Read More Strength in Numbers: How Independent Retailers Support Each Other for Mutual Success

This month we're finding out how eight socially conscious stores support the causes that are close to their hearts. F...  Read More From Eco Warriors to Amnesty Activists, Meet Eight Authorized Cannabis Stores Who Are Going Big on Giving Back

The regulated cannabis industry is still pretty new, so it’s hard for the average consumer, or even an experienced ca...  Read More Meet Five Budtenders Who Are Passionate About Educating Customers

When you buy cannabis from the OCS or at any one of Ontario’s Authorized Cannabis Stores, you never have to second-gu...  Read More Higher Standards: Reasons to Buy Legal

This month, we’re celebrating how the network of legal cannabis stores across Ontario has flourished. We’re sharing j...  Read More Ontario Now Has 1,000 Legal Cannabis Stores! Let’s Celebrate Some Milestones Along the Way

This month, we're checking in with three First Nations Authorized Retailers to learn about the stories behind their s...  Read More Meet Three First Nations Cannabis Retailers Who Proudly Serve — and Give Back to — Their Communities

Accessibility standards and practices ensure Retailers keep accessibility top of mind, and forward-thinking Authorize...  Read More Meet an Authorized Cannabis Retailer Dedicated to Making Their Locations Accessible and Inclusive

Nine new Ontario Licensed Producers and Authorized Cannabis Stores share their proudest moments from the past year  Read More Celebrating Homegrown Talent in Canada’s Legal Cannabis Industry

Women who own authorized cannabis retail stores share their unique approach to business and what it’s like to seek ge...  Read More Women-Owned Retailers on the Importance of an Inclusive Cannabis Culture

Meet four Authorized Cannabis Retailers finding exciting ways to commemorate a 420 milestone.  Read More How Four Stores Are Celebrating 50 Years of 420

Industry friends and experts reflect on the spirit of 420 — how far we've come, and how far we'll go.  Read More Ask a Bud: 50 Years of 420

Meet two Authorized Retailers doing their part to make cannabis in Ontario a more sustainable industry.  Read More Two Ontario Stores Working to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Black History Month is a good time to take stock of the negative impact past cannabis laws have had on marginalized c...  Read More Meet Three Authorized Cannabis Retailers That Are Black-Owned Businesses

As the cannabis retail landscape continues to grow, a few noteworthy in-store trends around connecting with community...  Read More Three In-Store Trends Shaping the Cannabis Customer Experience

Here’s a glimpse of the not-so-distant future of the fast-growing cannabis industry in Ontario, across Canada and aro...  Read More 21 Cannabis Trends to Watch in 2021

This month, we spoke with three licensed cannabis retailers who are finding unique and creative ways to contribute to...  Read More How Three Authorized Cannabis Retailers Give Back to Their Communities

What to expect when you shop OCS online.  Read More Shopping, Shipping & Delivery

This month, we’re celebrating colour, texture and custom-made lighting as we showcase Ontario cannabis retailers who ...  Read More Meet Three Cannabis Retailers with an Eye for Design

This month, we're checking in with three North Bay retailers about opening and operating their businesses on Indigeno...  Read More Meet Ontario’s First Three First Nation Licensed Cannabis Retailers

We asked three retailers to school us on their approach to educating customers in-store and online.  Read More Three Stores on the Importance of Cannabis Education

Take a look at how much the country’s cannabis industry has evolved — and where it’s going next  Read More Oh, Canada! See How We’ve Grown

This Canada Day, we’re celebrating some big successes thriving in the Ontario cannabis landscape.  Read More Meet Three Ontario Cannabis Retailers Who Made Their Mark This Year

Some people hate surprises — and our quality assurance department is full of those people. Together with Health Canad...  Read More Putting Cannabis 2.0 Products to the Test

We were curious to know what you think about the day and its significance to you personally — and we were bowled over...  Read More What does 420 mean to you?

While COVID-19 is impacting our community, here are some ways you can consume cannabis responsibly.  Read More Cannabis Use and COVID-19

What you need to know before you start shopping.  Read More Legal Use of Cannabis in Ontario

As cannabis became legal, the buying process became more sophisticated, however, the illegal market has become more s...  Read More How to Spot an Illegal Cannabis Store

Watch video highlights from the first year of legalization and discover interesting stats about OCS.ca.  Read More Year in Review

Said to have beneficial effects for a wide range of issues, CBD products are flying off shelves. If you can’t find th...  Read More The Value of Legal CBD

On October 17, 2018, Canada became the first G7 country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis, attracting th...  Read More 6 Game Changing Moments in Cannabis History that Every Canadian Should Know

Tips for recycling recreational cannabis packaging in Ontario  Read More How to Recycle Cannabis Packaging

From ancient crop to herbal medicine  Read More A Brief History of Cannabis - Part 1

Cannabis becomes prevalent — and illegal  Read More A Brief History of Cannabis - Part 2

Getting closer and closer to legalization  Read More A Brief History of Cannabis - Part 3

 Legal products and reliable information.  Read More Why Trust Us?

These facts are good to know before making a cannabis purchase.  Read More About Buying Cannabis

Protecting your privacy is our priority.  Read More Privacy at OCS