During B-Week 2023, Tether successfully engaged hundreds of Budtenders from across Canada. This year’s Budtender Appreciation Week promises to be even more impactful, offering a unique platform for networking, education, and community-building. Tether has curated a week-long series of opportunities that include retail visits, a virtual SESH, educational sampling events, and industry gatherings.

Budtenders stand at the forefront of the cannabis industry, playing a pivotal role in educating the public, shaping consumer preferences, and influencing the trajectory of the industry. Introduced in 2021, Tether is a growing community that engages more than 4,500 Canadian Budtenders and cannabis retailers. Known for its commitment to supporting the cannabis industry, Tether showcases its dedication through various initiatives, with the highly anticipated Budtender Appreciation Week being a highlight for Budtenders and participating brands and retailers. 

“We take great pride in the value that B-Week has provided the cannabis industry over the past three years,” says Katie Pringle, CEO and Co-Founder of Tether. “From hosting national virtual events to orchestrating local sampling initiatives, we are grateful to the Tether community of Budtenders and our partner brands. 2024 is set to be our best year yet.”

B-Week 2024 Schedule of Events

• Canada-wide Virtual SESH (4:20 PT / 7:20 ET) – a Budtender and retailer virtual gathering to meet incredible brands, win prizes, and network

• Mississauga Sampling Event – March 27, 2024

• Store Visits – team Tether will be visiting retailers in Ontario and BC with surprises

To learn more about Tether and Budtender Appreciation Week, visit tetherbuds.com/b-week. To stay up to date with event details and brand announcements, follow @tetherbuds on Instagram.

Attendance at Tether’s B-Week events is strictly limited to those who meet the minimum age in their province or territory. Pre-registration is required to guarantee your spot.

About Tether
Tether is Canada’s Budtender community, connecting cannabis brands with a network of over 4,500 Budtenders from across Canada. By providing Budtenders with the necessary education, connections, and resources to succeed and providing brands with a cost-effective way to connect, promote and educate, Tether paves the way for a stronger community and a brighter future for the industry. To learn more, visit https://tetherbuds.com/.

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The launch was held at Toronto’s female forward sensuality shop The Nookie, owned by Veronica Kazoleas and located at 128 1/2 Cumberland Street right in the heart of Yorkville. The shop is immaculate, with products of all sorts displayed throughout, with easy access to browse and touch. Prices are reasonable in relation to other similar shops, yet the shopping experience is much more exclusive and inclusive feeling. There’s a changing area in the back to try out some of the lingerie. You’ll have to wait until you get home to try out the toys though! There’s also the option to purchase online off the website.

Kazoleas is a former healthcare executive with a Master’s in Social Psychology. In part due the wild success of the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise. Veronica viewed this as representing a widespread change in women’s openness to exploring their sexuality. This shift led Veronica to end her career as a healthcare executive and move across Canada to launch The Nookie. After a year of research and planning – involving everything from attending European sex toy conferences to inadvertently signing up for an orgy – The Nookie was born.

The event also included a panel discussion with top sex and cannabis experts – Ashley Manta, and Tim Lagman  who discussed  how pleasure can be facilitated and experienced in different forms, and how Lust  and Thrust are specifically designed with pleasure in mind.

Ashley Manta is an award-winning sex educator and coach, with a specific focus on combining sex and cannabis as part of her CannaSexual® brand. She is  the author of The CBD Solution: Sex, published in 2020 in conjunction with Merry Jane and Chronicle Books, and was named “Sexpert of the Year” at the 2020 XBiz Awards. If that wasn’t enough, she’s also a certified and attuned Reiki II Practitioner, a certified consulting hypnotist, and a trauma-trained victim advocate. She is based in LA, but travels the world.

Tim Lagman is a certified sex educator with the American College of Sexologists International and pleasure advocate based in Toronto. Having previously worked as an escort, and involved in the music industry, he decided to combine business and sex to spread the word (and his legs) with others. Tim likes to volunteer and give back to the community through outreach in Toronto’s LGBTQ+ scene providing sex education and harm reduction resources to the public.

As for the Lust and Thrust products themselves, they were created with your libido in mind, and are conveniently packaged with two gummies for sharing and caring.These two new, distinctly-flavoured, gummies are the first of their kind in the Canadian market, celebrating the intersection of cannabis and sex positivity by empowering consumers to enhance their personal experiences.

Tantalizing Ace Valley Lust Cherry Rose Gummies are carefully balanced with 25mg CBD & 2.5mg THC per gummy, entwined with juicy flavour and botanical extract to arouse your senses.

Ace Valley Thrust Watermelon Goji Gummies are infused with 5mg THC per gummy, bursting with watermelon and a tickle of goji berry. These flavours are designed to give you a boost and arouse your senses to make the night unforgettable.

As the names suggest, Lust is lower in THC and also contains CBD, perfect for a night of cuddling or massaging, while Thrust provides a higher (pun intended) dose of THC and no CBD, making it more suited to going beyond first base and head toward home plate!

If beverages are more your thing, there are two great options to try that will also help you reach that euphoric sensual sensation. Both are sativa dominant and are best served chilled to enjoy its full taste.

Moonwave sparkling water with berry flavor and a touch of vanilla contains 2 mg of THC and 10 mg of CBD. 

Daylight zesty sparkling water with a burst of citrus and a hint of ginseng, contains 2.5 mg of THC and 5 mg of CBD. 

So if you haven’t experienced a good romp lately, perhaps adding some cannabis with new sexual adventures (and toys) to your next playtime might be just what’s needed. Enjoy, and play safe! 

Click here for a list of all available products.

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If you indulge in the occasional cannabis smoking session, keeping things simple is more enjoyable. That’s why many smokers are upgrading to the Solopipe, a device that serves as both a self-igniting, refillable, and adjustable butane lighter and a travel pipe. And its sleek, innovative design looks way cooler coming out of your pocket than that hot pink lighter you bought around from the drug store around the corner.

Designed in the effortlessly cool Venice Beach, California, the Solopipe is designed to provide you with a sleek, smooth smoking experience every time you use it. That’s why it’s built to last, with a timeless, gunmetal exterior case that you can take with you anywhere, day after day, year after year. And it comes with nearly everything you need to smoke, including a glass bowl, mesh screen, a poker, cleaning tools, and even a protective case.

There’s a reason why the Solopipe has gained popularity. Its adjustable design features a quick-release switch that ensures a solid flame and a consistent burn you can always rely on. And even if you’ve never used a pipe quite like this before, refilling its butane supply is incredibly easy.

The Solopipe is revolutionizing the way people smoke at home and on the go, and its remarkable design makes it a great birthday or holiday gift — even if it’s just for yourself.

Click here for operating and cleaning instructions.

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Must-Have Cannabis Gifts this Holiday Season

Tokyo Smoke Luma Vape: This beautifully designed pod-based vape  offers a premium, consistent and overall enjoyable way to consume cannabis.It’s the perfect gift for someone looking for a sleeker, elevated vape device. ($55) *Pricing may vary by province, pods sold separately. 

Tokyo Smoke THC-infused dark milk chocolate: Minimalistic by design, Tokyo Smoke’s dark milk chocolate was created with simple ingredients and features five easily segmented pieces for a guided experience. Each 32g bar contains 10mg/THC per package, divisible into 5 x 2mg squares for easy sharing! ($7.50)*Pricing may vary by province.

Tokyo Smoke Heirloom Stack: When in doubt, accessorize it out! For the cannabis-user with style, gift them with a sleek astray, grinder and pipe for dried flower cannabis! ($195).

Van der Pop Calla Multi-Tool: Perfect the art of joint rolling with the two-piece joint rolling set, great for every step of the process to make consistently beautiful joints. ($45).

Tweed Beverages: Tweed THC-infused beverages were the hottest drinks of the summer and provide consumers a new way to socialize, celebrate, unwind and toast to new traditions! Tweed Houndstooth and Soda and Tweed Bakerstreet and Ginger are some of the refreshing flavours to try this holiday season. With different flavours and attributes, there’s something for everyone on your list. ($3.99/can)*Pricing may vary by province. Here are the four Canopy Growth CBD infused beverage brands in market (Tweed, Houseplant and Deep Space), and the recently launched Quatreau, a new line of premium CBD-infused beverages is now available in-store and online.

The naturally flavoured sparkling waters are Canopy Growth’s first CBD-infused drinks, with both CBD-only and “balanced” (CBD + THC) offerings available in Canada. Available in four simple and natural flavours, Quatreau sparkling waters are perfect gifts for the cannabis enthusiasts or those new to the cannabis space. With zero sugar and 25 calories or less per can, Quatreau invites consumers to harness a wave of calm by taking a moment of pause in their daily routines. 

Quatreau’s Canadian product line includes four naturally and refreshing flavoured beverages, with two CBD-only and two balanced (CBD + THC) offerings: 

• Quatreau Cucumber + Mint 

  • 20 mg of CBD and < 1 mg of THC 

  • 0g sugar / 25 calories 

  • MSRP $4.49/355mL can

•  Quatreau Passion Fruit + Guava

  • 20 mg of CBD and < 1 mg of THC 

  • 0g sugar / 25 calories 

  • MSRP $4.49/355mL can

•  Quatreau Ginger + Lime

  • 2 mg of CBD and 2 mg of THC

  • 0g sugar / 5 calories

  • MSRP $4.49/355mL can

•  Quatreau Blueberry + Açai

  • 2 mg of CBD and 2 mg of THC 

  • 0g sugar / 5 calories  

  • MSRP $4.49/355mL can

To purchase items or browse the full product offering, visit your closest Tokyo Smoke retail store. If you prefer to shop online, head to ca.tokyosmoke.com, click “Shop For Store Pickup” and choose your location. All other products are also available at local Tokyo Smoke or Tweed retail stores across Canada.

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