Industry update New Jersey legalizes weed after 111-day delay Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Monday after more than two-thirds of New Jersey voters voted for legal weed on Nov. 3 Jared GnamFebruary 22, 2021
News Vancouver votes to review and likely lower cannabis retail fees City council asked staff to review the $34K fee after hearing from local business owners Michelle GamageFebruary 18, 2021
Industry update Tilray’s pot sales pop ahead of Aphria merger Tilray stock rose 10% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the firm posted a better-than-expected Q4 loss of US$3M Jared GnamFebruary 17, 2021
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