The weed wire Organigram to issue temporary layoffs during COVID-19 pandemic The Canadian cannabis company said it will experience "production and packaging reductions" due to the temporary workforce cuts Jared GnamMarch 24, 2020
Cannabis California weed company producing and donating hand sanitizer to local community Hollister Biosciences's CEO is calling on all business owners to do what they can for their local communities Nick LabaMarch 24, 2020
Canada Canadian cannabis industry sends letter to Ottawa to be part of $10B relief fund Backed by three MPs, the cannabis sector is calling on the Trudeau government for equitable access to federal COVID-19 stimulus funding Michelle GamageMarch 23, 2020
The weed wire Columbia Care aims to keep doors open, notches record weekly sales The pot retailer provided an operational update amid COVID-19, while also reporting US$2.8 million in weekly revenue Jared GnamMarch 23, 2020
The weed wire Charlotte’s Web expands CBD market share lead with Abacus Health acquisition The companies said they will own 35 per cent of the lucrative U.S. CBD market post-merger Jared GnamMarch 23, 2020
The weed wire When the world can’t come to weed, retailers create new ways to get weed to the world American retailers introduce 24/7 delivery and drive-thru dispensaries during COVID-19 closures Michelle GamageMarch 23, 2020
The weed wire FSD Pharma scales back cultivation, implements furlough The cutback excludes staff working staggered shifts to ensure operations continuity and procedures necessary to maintain licensing Nick LabaMarch 23, 2020
The weed wire Green Growth CEO steps down, company closes CBD mall kiosks Company sheds CEO while temporarily closing all 195 CBD stores in response to COVID-19 pandemic Jared GnamMarch 20, 2020
Canada BC pharmacists can refill opioid prescriptions, can’t dispense medical weed Province's policies continue to marginalize medical cannabis patients, says advocate Michelle GamageMarch 20, 2020
Industry update Cannabis industry reps to hold global virtual town hall on COVID-19 impact New Frontier Data is hosting the Global Cannabis Town Hall: New Economic Realities online conference call on April 2 Jared GnamMarch 20, 2020