Hey folks! With COVID taking it’s toll on a lot of small businesses, it has been quite a struggle to survive…QCV included. My shop was also put in a unique position, where the street was blocked off for 5-6 months last year so the old police garage/gym could be demolished and the area prepped for a new gym, and the installation of a new fire hydrant line. If being shut down for curbside multiple times and the loss of downtown foot traffic due to work-at-home employment wasn’t enough, the street being blocked off very nearly killed me. It was especially...

The Canadian federal government published guidance for the federal nicotine cap in their latest Canada Gazette Part II which was released on June 23rd. The following Nicotine Concentration in Vaping Products Regulations were released: Retail sale - Vaping Products 2 (1) These regulations apply to every vaping product that is intended for retail sale in Canada, as well as to its packaging. Vaping Products - otherwise furnished (2) These Regulations also apply to every vaping product that is intended to be otherwise furnished, in Canada, at a point of sale that is a retail establishment where vaping products are ordinarily sold,...

The Canadian federal government will be publishing guidance for the federal nicotine cap in their latest Canada Gazette Part II which is set to be released on June 23rd. In there, we expect the latest Nicotine Concentration in Vaping Products Regulations to be released. Retail sale - Vaping Products 2 (1) These regulations apply to every vaping product that is intended for retail sale in Canada, as well as to its packaging. Vaping Products - otherwise furnished (2) These Regulations also apply to every vaping product that is intended to be otherwise furnished, in Canada, at a point of sale that is...

STOP THE FLAVOUR BAN! The federal government wants to ban flavours in vaping. Please complete either the English or French forms below to send a pre-drafted email to your MP, the chief of staff to the Prime Minister, and Health Canada, opposing any form of flavour restriction in vapour products. English: French:

Taking effect Jan 1, 2021 through the passing of Bill 48, the province of Newfoundland has implemented licensing requirements and a 20% tax on vapour products, that applies to all purchases not only within the province, but from outside of the province as well. All retailers, including those residing outside of the province, are required to have a license to sell vapour products, and must collect and remit the imposed tax. The licence requirement for non-Newfoundland retailers selling into Newfoundland is specifically stated in section 106.9(3) of Bill 48. The wording of that provision makes it reasonably clear that (A)...