The weed wire Fire & Flower closes most stores, moves to pickup only "We have a responsibility to our employees, customers and the communities in which we operate to limit social interactions by temporarily modifying our business... Nick LabaMarch 18, 2020
Canada COVID-19 pandemic puts Canadian cannabis operations in limbo While producers implement social distancing policies to maintain full operations, some pot companies have issued temporary layoffs and shutdowns Jared GnamMarch 17, 2020
COVID-19 Justin Trudeau’s business bailouts gives cannabis the cold shoulder Crown corporation 'not authorized' to include weed industry in $10 billion support funds Michelle GamageMarch 17, 2020
Industry update Canopy launches its first THC-infused drink nationwide After 2 month delay, cans of Tweed Houndstooth & Soda set to hit shelves this week Jared GnamMarch 16, 2020
The weed wire Pole position to penny stock: Aurora’s increasing losses and internal sell-off Things go from bad to worse for what was once one on Canada’s most promising producers Nick LabaMarch 16, 2020
CBD Manulife’s Shoppers-only medical cannabis coverage violates patient ethics: doctor The strict regulation of medical cannabis in Canada is causing some patients to get frustrated and self-medicate through the recreational market Michelle GamageMarch 14, 2020
Health and Safety COVID-19 could be a boon for cannabis retail While the pandemic exasperates the strain on producers, there are signs people are stockpiling weed along with their towers of toilet paper Nick LabaMarch 13, 2020
The weed wire Zenabis Global axes 175 BC employees In BC, 675 cannabis employees have been laid off so far this month Michelle GamageMarch 12, 2020
The weed wire Innovative Industrial buys Parallel site in Florida for US$43.5M The deal will give the operator a hit of cash and expand IIP’s footprint in Florida’s booming medical market Nick LabaMarch 12, 2020
Industry update Columbia Care’s expanding dispensary network buoys Q4 sales The US pot firm said it expects revenue up to US$265 million on a pro forma basis in fiscal 2020 Jared GnamMarch 11, 2020