Business Tilray hires ex-Bacardi GM as president The firm will look to tap Blair MacNeil's beverage alcohol expertise in its search for profits Nick LabaOctober 19, 2021
Canada $22M of illicit weed seized during Ontario raid Upwards of 21,000 pot plants and more than 181 kilograms of processed weed were confiscated, police say Kathryn TindaleOctober 19, 2021
Legalization DEA proposes hiking Schedule I drug production for medical research After a spike in demand for research, the DEA is proposing increased quotas for controlled substances including MDMA, LSD, psilocybin and cannabis Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 18, 2021
Business Hexo co-founder and CEO exits after rocky ride The sudden departure is effective immediately and news of a replacement is expected in 'the coming days' Nick LabaOctober 18, 2021
Cannabis Nearly half of US breast cancer patients use cannabis medically, but don’t tell their doctor: study A majority of physicians aren't equipped to talk about medical cannabis, and patients often look for information elsewhere Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 15, 2021
Canada BC launching ‘buy legal’ ad campaign to support licit cannabis industry The province is highlighting its effort to support the sector as the recreational market reaches its third anniversary Nick LabaOctober 15, 2021
Business Valens posts nearly $25M in Q3 revenue, continues aggressive acquisition strategy The firm is set to acquire Citizen Stash and Verse in the near future Nick LabaOctober 14, 2021
Business Canopy buys right to acquire Wana for US$297.5M Indiva will retain licensing rights to keep producing the brand in Canada for now Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 14, 2021
Business Israel deal helps boost Avant’s Q3 revenue 7% While Canadian recreational sales were down, sales were boosted by the firm's first international shipment to Israel Nick LabaOctober 14, 2021
Canada A few months in, BC weed delivery broadens reach but benefits are mixed A few months into delivery, some Lower Mainland retailers see more pros to the program than others Kathryn TindaleOctober 13, 2021