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Cannabis Sales Climb as Alcohol Purchases Slip, Statistics Canada Reports
OTTAWA – New federal data from Statistics Canada reveal that ...
West Virginia and Mississippi Advance Ibogaine Research Bills
CHARLESTON–JACKSON – Lawmakers in West Virginia and Mississippi have advanced ...
UCLA Partners with Terpene Belt Farms to Research Cannabis Flavors
LOS ANGELES – Terpene Belt Farms, a subsidiary of Nexus ...
Michigan House Approves 24% Tax on Wholesale Cannabis Sales for Road Repairs
LANSING – In a swift move to head off a potential state government shutdown, the Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation imposing a 24% excise tax on wholesale Cannabis transactions, directing the proceeds toward long-overdue ...
Starmer Rules Out Cannabis Legalization in UK
LIVERPOOL – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made clear during a question-and-answer session with high school students this week that his government has no plans to legalize Cannabis, a position that stands in contrast to ...
Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit Returns to I-X Center October 3-4, 2025
CLEVELAND, OH – September 16, 2025 — The Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit (OCHBS), founded by entrepreneur and community leader Lenny Berry, returns this fall with its biggest gathering yet. Some of the organizers of ...
Clampdown on Australian Medicinal Cannabis Prescribing Raises Questions on Effectiveness
LOS ANGELES- Health regulators in Australia recently issued reinforced guidance aimed at improving prescribing standards for medicinal cannabis, reflecting growing concerns over patient safety and industry conduct. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), along ...
The Senator Who Legalized Consumable Hemp Now Wants to Ban It
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), once hailed as the architect of federal hemp legalization under the 2018 Farm Bill, is now backing efforts that could dismantle the very market he helped create. Industry insiders say ...
Canadian Court Sides with Psychedelic Therapy Advocates in Psilocybin Exemption Case
LOS ANGELES- A Canadian federal court has ordered Health Canada to revisit its denial of psilocybin exemptions for health-care professionals, marking a significant development in the country’s evolving drug policy landscape. The ruling stems from ...
Dallas Halts Enforcement of Voter‑Approved Cannabis Depenalization Charter
LOS ANGELES- Dallas city officials have suspended the enforcement of a charter amendment approved by 67 percent of voters in November, which decriminalized possession of up to four ounces of cannabis and prohibited arrests based solely ...
Washington State Regulators Plan to Label Cannabis with Harvest & Processing Dates
OLYMPIA – State regulators in Washington are advancing a proposal to reinstate harvest and processing dates on labels for recreational Cannabis products, a requirement that could equip buyers with clearer indicators of freshness amid concerns ...
FinCEN Reveals Steady Banking Access for Cannabis Businesses Despite Persistent Federal Barriers
WASHINGTON – A recent report from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shows that 816 banks and 182 credit unions filed suspicious activity reports (SARs) related to Cannabis businesses through the end of 2024, signaling stable ...
Texas Regulators Set Age Limit on Hemp-Derived THC Sales
AUSTIN – The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to bar liquor-license holders from selling hemp-derived THC products to customers under 21, marking the state's initial response to Governor Greg Abbott's call ...
Cann, Raises $27M Series a to Fuel International Expansion
LOS ANGELES - Cann, cannabis-infused beverage company, announced a $27M Series A funding round coming from fresh institutional capital, existing investors like Imaginary Ventures doubling down, and a roster of new celebrity investors including Nina ...
Charlotte’s Web Exploring New CBD Beverage
DENVER - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., is exploring the entry into the CBD wellness beverage market with new CBD social elixirs currently under development with an expected launch date later in ...
YourWay Announces Multi-Year Exclusive Licensing Agreement With Airo
VANCOUVER, BC - YourWay Cannabis Brands Inc. (CSE:YOUR) (OTC:YOURF) (FSE:HOB), a multi-state and consumer-centric House of Brands committed to redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact, announced it has entered into an exclusive multi-year ...
Harborside Inc. Announces Increased Interest in Haight-Ashbury Dispensary
OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO - Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically-integrated cannabis enterprise, today announces the acquisition of a further 29.9% interest in FGW Haight, Inc., a company that has the conditional ...
THCV Cannabis Seeds – Free Release to the Public
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, Calif.- Jade Nectar, a legacy cannabis wellness company, will be releasing THCV-rich cannabis seeds to the public at no cost. The 'FREE THE V' seeds will be given away through California cannabis ...
PharmaCielo Signs Sales Agreement with Greenstein to Supply THC Final Products through NOWEDA
TORONTO and RIONEGRO, Colombia - PharmaCielo Ltd. (TSXV: PCLO) (OTCQX: PCLOF), the Canadian parent of Colombia's premier cultivator and producer of medicinal-grade cannabis extracts, PharmaCielo Colombia Holdings S.A.S.,announced that it had signed a sales agreement ...
Canbud Distribution Corp. Announces Intention to Stock Symbol to ”STPH”
TORONTO- Canbud Distribution Corp. (CSE: CBDX) (FSE: CDO) announced that it intends to change its name to "Steep Hill Inc." and its stock symbol to "STPH". The proposed Company name and stock symbol changes are ...
Survey Finds Cannabis Consumers Have Sex More Often
NORWOOD, Mass.-- Cannabis consumers ‘chews’ sex more frequently than non-users and believe using cannabis enhances their sex life, according to the results of a “sex + cannabis” survey commissioned by Betty's Eddies™ an all-natural cannabis edibles ...
Avicanna Enters into a Strategic Partnership with Tetra Bio-Pharma
TORONTO - Avicanna Inc. (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), an innovative, commercial-stage, and international biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, advancement, and commercialization of evidence-based, cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce that it has ...
Clever Leaves Expands Relationship With Cannatrek in Australia With a Two-Year $3.6M Sales Agreement
BOCA RATON, Fla. and MELBOURNE, Australia - Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVR, CLVRW), a multinational operator and licensed producer of pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids today announced an expansion of its relationship with Australian medical cannabis company ...
AWH Announces Promotion of Frank Perullo to President
NEW YORK - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state cannabis operator focused on bettering lives through cannabis, today announced that it has promoted the Company's Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Frank ...
Cronos Group Provides Bi-Weekly MCTO Status Update
TORONTO - Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) is providing a default status report in accordance with the alternative information guidelines set out in National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders. On November ...
Cannabis Sales Break Records Again in 2021 Reaching $2.2 Billion in Sales
DENVER–Cannabis sales broke another record last year, topping $2.22 billion in products sold, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue. This eclipses 2020 sales that reached upwards of $2.1 billion, which set a previous record. ...
The Flowr Corporation Announces First Successful High THC Medical Cannabis Harvest in Portugal
TORONTO - The Flowr Corporation (TSXV: FLWR, OTC: FWPF) to provide an operational update at its facilities located in Portugal owned and operated by Flowr’s subsidiary, Holigen Holdings Limited. “We still firmly believe that Holigen’s ...
Rose LifeScience introduces new line of accessible cannabis products under “Promenade” brand
HUNTINGDON, QC - Major Québec cannabis producer, distributer, and marketer ROSE LifeScience Inc. announced today the rollout of its newest brand, Promenade. The Promenade line will be commercialized through the Société Québécoise de Cannabis (SQDC). ...
Unrivaled Brands Closes Sale of Dyer Property for $13.4 Million
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Unrivaled Brands, Inc. (OTCQX: UNRV) announced the successful closing of the sale of the Company’s non-operating real property and building located on Dyer Road in Santa Ana, CA for $13.4 million. ...
Medical Marijuana, Inc. Promotes Chief Financial and Information Officer Todd Morrow to Company President
SAN DIEGO - Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA), announced today that the Company’s Chief Financial and Information Officer, Todd Morrow, has been promoted and will now serve as the Company’s President. Prior to joining the ...
Slumber Sleep Aid Releases Full Spectrum CBD/CBN Gummies
DENVER - Slumber Sleep Aid™ is excited to announce the release of their new full spectrum CBD Sleep Gummies with CBN for sleep issues, joint pain and inflammation. The raspberry-flavored dual action gummies are blended ...
The Valens Company Begins Manufacturing Cannabis-Infused Beverages
KELOWNA, BC - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS), a manufacturer of cannabis products, announced the successful commissioning and completion of first shipments from Pommies (otherwise known as Southern Cliff Brands) located in ...
Minority Cannabis Business Association to Unveil National Cannabis Equity Report and Digital Research Map
WASHINGTON - On February 10th, 2022, the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) will take the first step on a journey to usher in a new era of social equity with the release of the National ...
Neptune Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
LAVAL, QC,- Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced its financial and operating results for ...
SCHWAZZE CLOSES ACQUISITION OF EMERALD FIELDS
DENVER–Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ), announced today that it has closed the transaction to acquire MCG, LLC . Emerald Fields is the owner and operator of two retail cannabis dispensaries, located in Manitou Springs and Glendale, Colorado. This successful acquisition is part of the ...
Leaf Trade Announces National Partnership with Curaleaf
CHICAGO -- Leaf Trade, Inc. a wholesale cannabis marketplace that services cannabis sellers, brands, distributors and retailers in 25 markets, today announced a national partnership with Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), a leading ...
Aurora Cannabis Announces Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Results
EDMONTON, AB- Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), today announced its financial and operational results for the second quarter fiscal 2022 ended December 31, 2021. "During the second quarter, we improved our Adjusted EBITDA ...
Harborside Inc. Announces Closing of First Tranche of Pelorus Debt Financing
OAKLAND– Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically-integrated cannabis enterprise, is pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of its previously announced US$77.3 million debt financing with Pelorus Equity Group and to ...
