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
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
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
Industry update First Canadian health care workers approved for psilocybin therapy training Part of the program involves trainees taking psilocybin themselves Nick LabaDecember 8, 2020
Legalization Passing of ‘historic’ MORE Act moot unless Georgia runoff swings blue With the Republican-led Senate vowing to block cannabis reform, passing of the landmark bill may only amount to a symbolic win Jared GnamDecember 4, 2020
Canada Canadian ambassador’s cannabis investments not a conflict of interest: UN office A report this week revealed that career politician Bob Rae has stake in Green Amber Canada Nick LabaDecember 4, 2020
Industry update Are these countries next in line to legalize medical cannabis? During a successful UN vote, 6 countries where weed is federally illegal voted in favour of pro-medical international law Nick LabaDecember 2, 2020