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
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
COVID-19 Consumers and companies embrace cannabis retail rush before expected mass shutdown The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a wave of weed stockpiling as store closures begin to sweep the country Nick LabaMarch 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
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 Canopy Growth lends TerrAscend $80.5 million The loan matures in 10 years with a 6.1% annual interest rate Michelle GamageMarch 11, 2020
Enforcement FDA’s update on CBD regulations is ‘frankly absurd’ Report only offers industry small amount of reassurance and regulatory guidelines, says cannabis lawyer Michelle GamageMarch 6, 2020
Cannabis Canopy blamed shutdown on government regs. It’s probably right Business professor says big canna needs to match illicit market on price and quality, and moving to outdoor production could be part of the... Nick LabaMarch 5, 2020
Canada Canopy confirms shutdown of 2 BC greenhouses, loss of 500 jobs The company's statement was released after news of the shutdowns was leaked on Twitter by Betting Bruiser Nick LabaMarch 4, 2020
Culture Rip a bong and be afraid with Phoebe Bridgers Our monthly roundup of music and weed features Bridgers’s bedroom music video and Chance the Rapper’s dislike of eating cannabis Nick LabaFebruary 28, 2020