Shopping For Legal Cannabis

Fresh flavours and formats, plus cozy pre-autumn options soon to grace the shelves of select Authorized Cannabis Stor...  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon for September 2023

Looking for cannabis products that fit your summer needs? Budtenders from Shivaa’s Rose, SunFish Cannabis and Budtime...  Read More Ask a Bud: Cannabis Shopping for Summer Daze

Make the most of the last of the season. Check out this summer’s hottest cannabis edible trends here to elevate your ...  Read More 3 Summer Edibles Trends for 2023

Todd Neault, founder of cannabis chocolatier Rosin Heads, knew he had something special when he crafted his raspberry...  Read More Ontario Cannabis Fieldnotes: How High-End Chocolate Cannabis Truffles Are Created

Learn how this cannabis commissary houses multiple brands that create tasty cannabis edibles like chocolates, CBD bev...  Read More Ontario Cannabis Fieldnotes: See How This Cannabis Kitchen Creates Edibles

ArcticPharm is the first Licensed Producer in the Canadian territories. ArcticPharm grows its cannabis on a corner of...  Read More Cannabis Fieldnotes: Growing organic cannabis in the Yukon

Four government bodies make up the legal cannabis framework, collaborating to fulfill consumer needs in a safe and so...  Read More Legal Cannabis in Ontario: Who Does What?

Check out a sneak peek of new products dropping this month at OSC.ca and Authorized Cannabis Stores this July 2023.  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon for July 2023

Because concentrates come in different formats and higher potencies and can require special equipment and accessories...  Read More Ask a Bud: Shopping Concentrates

Whether you’re exploring a new corner of our beautiful province or visiting Ontario for the first time, here’s what ...  Read More Summer Guide to Legal Cannabis

From sparkling water to lemonade and coffee, cannabis beverages have come a long way, offering you many creative meth...  Read More Ask a Bud: Choosing Cannabis Beverages

Here’s a look at the exciting new products coming to select Authorized Cannabis Stores and OCS.ca starting this June.  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon for June 2023

These Ontario farmgate stores provide an interactive shopping trip where visitors can buy products and get a glimpse ...  Read More Farmgate Stores You Can Visit in Ontario

Explore how cannabis nurseries across Canada produce seeds and clones, from their genetic selection processes to how ...  Read More What Are Cannabis Nurseries?

To make getting your OCS.ca order faster, safer and easier, we’ve expanded our direct-to-door delivery areas, waived...  Read More Fast, Safe and Easy: Try Domain Express, Our Same-Day and Express Delivery Service

Here’s a look at the exciting new products coming to select Authorized Cannabis Stores and OCS.ca, starting this May.  Read More A Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon for May 2023

If you’ve purchased cannabis, you’ve likely wondered what to do with the leftover jars, cans and even vapes. How can ...  Read More Ask a Bud: Cannabis Packaging Recycling

Montreal-based Licensed Producer Cannara Biotech began with a bang in early 2018. By July of that year, they had secu...  Read More Ontario Cannabis Fieldnotes: Cannara Biotech Blends Business with Pleasure

Nestled in the First Nations reserve of Akwesasne, Ont., you’ll find Seven Leaf, a 100% Indigenous owned and operated...  Read More Ontario Cannabis Fieldnotes: Growing Strong with Seven Leaf

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

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

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

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