Canada Why weed and social distancing go hand-in-hand For a nation new to legal weed, it begs the question: Can cannabis help Canadians cope with the stress of COVID-19? Nick LabaMarch 26, 2020
Industry update Aleafia Health to provide medical cannabis delivery in southern Ontario The delivery service will reach 9 million Ontarians in roughly 2 weeks, company says Jared GnamMarch 26, 2020
Cannabis TGOD cuts Quebec operations, lays off staff, reduces salary pay The coronavirus pandemic exasperated existing financial problems for TGOD, who posted losses of $195.75 million for the 2019 fiscal year Nick LabaMarch 26, 2020
Canada Canadian retailers applaud provinces for calling cannabis ‘essential’ Ontario and Quebec included cannabis stores as an essential service, but Prince Edward Island has closed its liquor and cannabis stores Jared GnamMarch 25, 2020
Industry update Curaleaf reports record Q4, bucks recent trends with hiring spree Curaleaf said it will be hiring across its retail, cultivation and processing facilities due to increased demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic Jared GnamMarch 24, 2020
Canada Opinion: BC should allow online recreational cannabis sales to protect consumers and staff British Columbians should be allowed the same socially distant transaction options as other provinces Nick LabaMarch 24, 2020
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
Cannabis PharmaCielo refutes short-seller claims, shares audit results The initial report provided a lengthy case as to how the Canadian-headquartered company had roots in an auto-enrichment scheme Nick LabaMarch 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