Canada Canadian cannabis exports more than double in 2020 while imports approach nil Figures from 2019 vary significantly with previous news reports, which could land Health Canada in hot water if it can't explain why Nick LabaOctober 2, 2020
Regulations Vancouver pot shops pay Canada’s highest licensing fees. They don’t have a straight answer why Retailers pay $36K a year for a business licence, but the city's explanation for the high costs and where that money goes isn't clear Michelle GamageSeptember 30, 2020
Canada ‘It’s still too slow’: Ontario doubles monthly weed retail approvals to 40 Chipping away at a backlog of applications creates challenges for operators hoping to expand Nick LabaSeptember 29, 2020
COVID-19 US House keeps cannabis banking provisions in latest Covid relief bill If passed, it will mark the third time the House has approved the SAFE Banking Act legislation Jared GnamSeptember 29, 2020
The weed wire FDA’s new draft guidelines could speed up CBD drug approvals As industry players await full regulations, the US federal agency continues to slowly open up the CBD market Jared GnamSeptember 29, 2020
The weed wire Playboy magazine launches cannabis reform campaign Famed adult magazine teams up with social justice groups to call for legalization Jared GnamSeptember 25, 2020
The weed wire Numinus Wellness kicks off inaugural psilocybin mushroom crop Psychedelic mushrooms will be grown for research purposes Michelle GamageSeptember 25, 2020
The weed wire Five state cannabis ballots could add US$9B to American market If five states vote green in November, New Frontier Data estimates US$35 billion in legal weed sales by 2025 Jared GnamSeptember 25, 2020
The weed wire MediPharm strikes medical cannabis supply deal in Brazil Ontario extractor inks fourth global contract this month to make up for sinking Canadian revenues Jared GnamSeptember 24, 2020
The weed wire Aurora CEO reveals overhaul plan after company posts $1.86B loss Edmonton-based producer falls from top spot in Canadian recretional cannabis market Jared GnamSeptember 24, 2020