Who'd have thought that these firms would have competition?

Fireworks store, West Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Halloween fireworks is a tradition in British Columbia. Pop-up stores open for a few weeks and then disappear until next October. But in 2015, these pop-up stores are having problems finding space.

And the culprit? Marijuana dispensaries. Over the past year or so dozens of new dispensaries have opened up in Vancouver, gobbling up the already scarce retail space.

And the future of the dispensaries? Who knows? The new Liberal government has promised to legalize marijuana, but the final distribution structure is yet to be determined. Pharmacies and liquor stores are two options I've heard.