Industry update Hexo cuts losses, bets big on pot drinks The Ottawa-based producer cut net losses to $4.2 million in Q1, while predicting infused beverages will hit 15% of Canada's market Jared GnamDecember 14, 2020
Industry update Cannabis operators 98% compliant: Health Canada 2019–20 report Over the year, the federal agency says it conducted 425 inspections and 381 compliance verifications on Canada's weed operators Jared GnamDecember 14, 2020
Medical and Pharmaceutical Convincing my ex-marine dad to fight his Parkinson’s with marijuana Despite cannabis leading to breakthrough moments in symptom reduction, the battle against my parents' stigma is ongoing John McMahonDecember 14, 2020
Canada Walmart Canada illegally selling CBD products And legitimate Canadian cannabis operators aren't happy with the apparent lack of enforcement Nick LabaDecember 12, 2020
Canada Health Canada requests public feedback on amending various strict pot rules On Dec. 12, the federal agency begins a 30-day public comment period on amending regulations on research, packaging, possession limits, and more Jared GnamDecember 11, 2020
Industry update Mydecine to make first legal import of psilocybin mushrooms into Canada Canada continues to open the door for clinical research the effectiveness of psilocybin for mental health treatments Jared GnamDecember 11, 2020
Industry update Weedmaps gets Nasdaq listing in US$1.5B deal Through a merger deal, the e-commerce site will be a rare cannabis company listed on an American exchange Jared GnamDecember 10, 2020
Industry update Dousing strawberries in CBD oil reduces mould, extends shelf life: study Research from the University of South Florida suggests CBD has promising potential as an antimicrobial treatment for fresh produce Jared GnamDecember 10, 2020
Canada Health Canada doesn’t understand cannabis: industry-led review session II It doesn't understand business, and it never had a mandate to do so, said Aurora's Kym Purchase in a meeting on marketing, promotions and... Nicholas SokićDecember 10, 2020
Industry update Canopy shutters 5 Canadian facilities, beverage boss walks Canadian weed giant to lay off 220 workers in an effort to save up to $200M Jared GnamDecember 9, 2020