Shopping For Legal Cannabis

With 420 celebrations around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning for the special occasion and shoppin...  Read More Ask a Bud: Shopping for 420 Celebrations

From selecting the right seeds to planting seedlings outside, there’s lots to consider when it comes to growing canna...  Read More Ask a Bud: Getting Ready to Grow Outdoors

Get the low-down on the latest cannabis product releases at the OCS. Explore this sneak peek of new items — from pre-...  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon

Not sure how to keep your cannabis equipment clean? Whether you’re clearing out your grinder or sanitizing your vape ...  Read More Ask a Bud: Cleaning and Maintaining Cannabis Accessories

Discover the brands, strains and formats shaping retail cannabis over the coming year.  Read More Top Cannabis Trends for 2023

Here’s a look at the exciting new products coming to OCS.ca and select Authorized Cannabis Stores.  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon

With the holiday season upon us, it’s a great time to select the perfect cannabis gift for the adults on your list. F...  Read More Ask a Bud: Gifting Cannabis

Whipping up staples like cannabis oils and butters or homemade edibles can be an exciting way to enjoy cannabis produ...  Read More Ask a Bud: Cooking with Cannabis

Here’s a look at the exciting new products coming to select Authorized Cannabis Stores and OCS.ca, starting November 23  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon

Here’s a look at the exciting new products coming to select Authorized Cannabis Stores and OCS.ca in August.  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon

Big news: More than 300 new products are dropping this month, starting May 10. From dried flower and beverages to ext...  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon

Big news: More than 150 new products are dropping this month, starting July 12. From dried flower and beverages to ex...  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon

Here’s a look at the exciting new products coming to select Authorized Cannabis Stores and OCS.ca, starting October 18.  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon

It’s that time of year again — Licensed Producers who grow their bud under the sun are headed into the fields to harv...  Read More High Stakes, High Spirits: Celebrating Croptober with Licensed Producers

The secret to easy, convenient, trustworthy cannabis? Shopping legal. Watch this.  Read More Legal Cannabis: No Mystery Here

We’ve expanded our social channels — in addition to Twitter, you’ll now find the OCS on Facebook and Instagram. Here’...  Read More Get More OCS Cannabis Content on Instagram and Facebook

Terpenes, the fragrant oils found in many types of plants, give cannabis strains their unique aromas and flavours. Bu...  Read More Ask A Bud: Shopping by Terpenes

Craft cannabis, with its hands-on, micro-cultivation processes, serves up THC with a little TLC. Budtender David Whyt...  Read More Ask a Bud: Why Craft — What’s the Difference?

Legacy producers like Ghost Drops and Fritz’s are joining the legal cannabis market, helping make it even more vibran...  Read More From Legacy to Legal: Meet Producers Making the Switch

When it comes to shopping for cannabis, some consumers start by looking for the highest percentage of THC and CBD. Da...  Read More Ask a Bud: Thinking Beyond Percentage and Potency

Vaping is a convenient way to enjoy your favourite cannabis, but a clogged pen can really ruin a session if you don’t...  Read More Ask a Bud: Troubleshooting Your Vape

We hear you: recreational cannabis packaging can seem excessive. Here’s why — and how you can best recycle different ...  Read More How to Recycle Cannabis Packaging in Ontario

420 is all about honouring the legacy of cannabis and the people and products behind it. Here’s how we’re celebrating.  Read More In Session: Get Fired Up For 420

This 420 is going to be a great one! Not only can friends gather to celebrate for the first time in over two years, b...  Read More In-Store 420 Celebrations Are Finally Back! And Retailers are Excited to Welcome You

Legalization in Ontario has helped shine a light on cannabis stigmas and dispel myths about cannabis consumers. They ...  Read More Meet Four Women Helping Shape Cannabis Retail in Ontario

Black communities were disproportionately affected by the enforcement of pre-legalization cannabis laws as noted by P...  Read More Three Black-owned Stores Celebrating the Impact of Black Legacy on the Cannabis Industry

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

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