Licensed Cannabis Retailer to open in Pasadena in the new year, 59 in NL so far

    Thursday, 4 December 2025 15:00

    By Tonya Organ

    In a report released by the NL Liquor Corporation this week, total sales for July, August and September rang in at $28.5M.

    While the market is expected to slow, Cannabis sales have jumped more than 10 percent over last year’s numbers. In a report released by the NL Liquor Corporation this week, total sales for July, August and September rang in at $28.5M. NLC CEO Bruce Keating says there are 59 licensed cannabis retailers throughout this province, with four more to open in the new year, including a location in Pasadena. Keating says their regulatory team continues to work with retailers to ensure compliance and public safety. He 15 LCRs were caught when minors were able to buy cannabis from their stores. Non-compliant retailers were made aware of their violations and are subject to discipline. The results are an improvement from the previous year which resulted in 28 retailers selling cannabis to a minor.

     

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