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
Industry update Landmark study first to show low-dose CBD doesn’t impair driving 'That’s great news for those using or considering treatment using CBD-based products,' says lead author Thomas Arkell Jared GnamDecember 1, 2020
Industry update Patient advocates urge UN to reschedule cannabis in upcoming vote NORML and Medical Cannabis Canada signed a statement supporting international policy reform that would drastically improve medical access and research Nick LabaNovember 27, 2020
Industry update OCS transitions to Guelph distribution centre Wholesale orders placed from Dec. 7 onwards will be fulfilled from the new DC Nick LabaNovember 25, 2020