Analysis Aurora Cannabis to close 5 facilities, lay off 700 staff in search for profits Cannabis giant makes second round of aggressive cuts as industry continues to downsize amid headwinds Jared GnamJune 23, 2020
Cannabis Average deal size cut in half by Covid: Canopy Rivers CEO Q&A Narbé Alexandrian speaks on his firm's approach to deal-making, why software has become more attractive and the future consolidation of cannabis retail Nick LabaJune 23, 2020
The weed wire Cannabis-based PTSD therapy starts human clinical trials Allied Corp partners with MGC Pharmaceuticals to further therapy options for veterans and first responders Michelle GamageJune 22, 2020
The weed wire WeedMD introduces new medical vape line Company uses low-cost outdoor production for medical vape products and plans for adult-use expansion Jared GnamJune 22, 2020
Cannabis 2.0 Creating cannabinoids from yeast: why it could mean trouble for extractors Biosynthetic cannabinoids use a fraction of extraction's cost, energy, water and biomass waste Michelle GamageJune 19, 2020
Cannabis First offering of THC Kiss beverage shot sells out ‘within hours’ The 30 mL, 10 mg drinkable is marketed as the first 'true alternative' to smoking weed Nick LabaJune 19, 2020
Regulations Cannabis retailers in BC no longer required to cover windows Province also introduces mandatory weed retail certification similar to BC's liquor sales certification Michelle GamageJune 18, 2020
Analysis MediPharm watches revenues fall 65% Extractor also reports $12.8 million write-down due to glut of Canadian cannabis concentrates Jared GnamJune 18, 2020
Analysis BC’s weed business guide centralizes key info but does little to dismantle barriers to entry With Premier Horgan's stated goal of restoring 'legendary' status to provincial product, there should be more money where his mouth is Nick LabaJune 18, 2020
Data Only 3% of Australians using medical weed get it from licit market: study Complaints of inadequate regulatory framework and prohibitive cost mirror criticisms in Canada Michelle GamageJune 17, 2020