COVID-19 Weed impedes entry of Covid-19 into cells: study Consuming cannabis can keep the novel coronavirus from entering your cells by dismantling structures it needs to survive, research suggests Natalia Buendia CalvilloFebruary 17, 2021
Industry update Ontario increases pot shop approvals to 30 a week Ontario's cannabis regulator says it's issued 489 store licences, with another 940 applications in the queue Jared GnamFebruary 16, 2021
Industry update Hexo to enter Europe with $265M Zenabis acquisition Hexo says the all-stock deal will gives it a top-3 spot in the Canadian cannabis market and a key foothold in Europe Jared GnamFebruary 16, 2021
Coming soon Vancouver considers reviewing Canada’s highest weed retail fees If a motion passes Feb. 18, city staff will review the $34,000 annual fee, which experts say will likely lead to a decreased payment Michelle GamageFebruary 11, 2021
Industry update CaaMTech close to winning patent to combine weed and psychedelics The Washington State-based biotech startup's application covers a range of cannabinoids and psilocybin compounds Jared GnamFebruary 10, 2021
Industry update Tilray stock soars 40% on UK supply deal with Grow Pharma The BC-based producer continues global expansion flurry since unveiling merger deal with Aphira Jared GnamFebruary 9, 2021
Industry update Canopy, Curaleaf, advocacy groups join forces to advance US cannabis reform The US Cannabis Council aims to present a unified message on legalization and social equity to Capitol Hill Jared GnamFebruary 8, 2021
Industry update Health Canada to take public feedback on cannabis vapes, research rules Federal regulator to launch two 30-day public consultations this spring on banning flavoured weed vapes and bolstering research Jared GnamFebruary 8, 2021
Industry update Gen Z spent 127% more on weed in 2020: Headset And millennials spent almost US$1.4B more in American adult-use cannabis markets year-over-year Jared GnamFebruary 5, 2021
Industry update Jazz Pharma to buy CBD drugmaker GW Pharma for US$7.2B Shares of GW skyrocketed nearly 50% after the companies revealed the largest acquisition in the cannabis sector to date Jared GnamFebruary 4, 2021