Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Stanton Planning Commission sets limit for number of retail marijuana facilities

MMP News AuthorDecember 4, 2020

STANTON — The Stanton Planning Commission opted to allow only two retail marijuana facilities within the city in marijuana ordinances drafts, which still require the City Commission’s approval before being made official. The Stanton Planning Commission looks over its draft ordinances for allowing medical and adult-use marijuana establishments, which still ... Read More

Peachland’s first retail cannabis store gets go ahead

MMP News AuthorNovember 25, 2020

Rendering Steve Allison Joanne Layh Downtown Peachland is about to get its first non-medicinal cannabis retail store, district council unanimously decided this evening. The owners of Budding Creations Cannabis Corp have proven successful in their application to open up shop at 5830 Beach Avenue, Unit B, which is located in ... Read More

Aurora Steps Closer to Allowing Retail Marijuana Delivery

MMP News AuthorNovember 19, 2020

Marijuana delivery is one step closer to reality in Aurora, after the Aurora City Council decided to move forward on a proposal to legalizing the practice. The proposal, considered during a November 16 study session, would give marijuana delivery licensing priority to Aurora residents who’ve been negatively impacted by the ... Read More

Town of Essex welcomes first cannabis retail store

MMP News AuthorNovember 8, 2020

WINDSOR, ONT. — The first legal retail cannabis store has officially opened its doors in Essex. Tony’s Joint, also the first legal retail operation to open in Essex County, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday afternoon to celebrate the first day of business. “Tony’s Joint came to the Town of Essex ... Read More

Twelve Colorado Towns Voted on Retail Marijuana Sales and Taxes

MMP News AuthorNovember 7, 2020

Marijuana wasn’t a statewide issue in the November 3 election, but cannabis-related issues did appear on a dozen local ballots. I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. Twelve towns voted on marijuana sales or tax issues (or both) ... Read More

Retail marijuana may take up to a year to arrive, Murphy says

MMP News AuthorNovember 6, 2020

New Jersey may have voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but that doesn’t mean it’s coming anytime soon. “Could it take up to a year? I think it could,” Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday. “The medical establishments would like to expand their operation sooner than that.” The state still has to ... Read More