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Ontario delays new vaping regulations
Ontario's Ministry of Health is hitting pause on a series of new vaping regulations that were to come into effect on May 1.The implementation of the new regulations, which have far-reaching effects on the convenience sector, will now be delayed until July 1, giving all parties time to make adjustments while also dealing with the business impacts of COVID-19.“We commend the Ontario government for listening to our concerns regarding the May 1st deadline to remove vaping products from our stores which was not feasible or in the public interest,” says Anne Kothawala, president & CEO of the Convenience Industry Council of Canada.
Results from Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey now include vaping
Eight out of 10 Canadians who are vaping are vaping nicotine, according to a new survey from Statistics Canada.

Newfoundland allows specialty vape shops to remain open during COVID-19 crisis

The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) is commending the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for allowing specialty vape shops to continue to operate under strict social distancing protocols during the COVID-19 crisis."Allowing vape shops to operate using only contactless curbside pickup protocols will prevent thousands of Newfoundlanders from being forced back to combustible tobacco, a product known to kill one in two users," the association said in a statement.“We applaud the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for having found an appropriate means to care for the physical and mental health needs of vapers while ensuring the safety and protection of all individuals in their province. The vapers in this province will continue to have access to the low nicotine harm reduction products which are only available in adult access product vape shops, while strict social distancing protocols implemented will serve to protect the public and staff,” said Darryl Tempest, executive director of The Canadian Vaping Association.
Meat of the matter

Robust sales of jerky, sticks and bars give snack-lovin’ Canadians plenty to chew on Meat snacks are taking a big bite out of the snack category for convenience stores.
Priming the purchase is key to boosting lottery sales

Lottery and convenience go hand-in-hand.
Dépanneur Peluso carries 1,100 kinds of craft beers

Tony Peluso, owner of two specialized convenience stores in downtown Montreal (with a third store in the works) believes the key to his success is keeping up with the times.
Coffee sellers stop accepting reusable cups amid coronavirus

Tim Hortons and McDonald's Canada are the latest coffee purveyors to stop accepting reusable mugs brought in by customers amid concerns about the novel coronavirus outbreak."We will continue to monitor the situation and plan to reintroduce the policy at a later time,'' wrote McDonald's Canada spokeswoman Veronica Bart in an email.Tim Hortons said in a statement that it has made the change after listening to its restaurant owners and comments from its customers, even though health officials have not recommended any changes to its current procedures.The temporary move follows similar decisions by Starbucks and The Second Cup Ltd.
Canopy Growth to lay off 500, close two greenhouses

In early January, the company delayed the debut of its cannabis beverages Canopy Growth Corp.
Altria charts path for non-combustible future

As cigarette volumes continue to decline, Altria Group Inc.
Judge extends order suspending legal proceedings against three tobacco companies

An Ontario court has extended an order suspending legal proceedings against three major tobacco companies as they try to negotiate a settlement with their creditors.