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Cannabist Strikes Deals to Exit Ohio and Delaware
CHELMSFORD – The Cannabist Co. Holdings Inc. signed definitive agreements ...
Mid-Cap Cannabis Operators Face Liquidity Pressures Despite Solid Leverage, Viridian Report Finds
LOS ANGELES – Public Cannabis companies with $25-100 million market ...
Ascend Wellness Partners with Cannabis Advocate for New Dispensary in New Jersey
NEW YORK – Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. disclosed a partnership ...
ANALYSIS : The Looming End of Unregulated Hemp-Derived Intoxicants
LOS ANGELES- July 21, 2025 The hemp-derived THC loophole may be living on borrowed time. Over the past year, the unregulated market for intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids—most notably delta-8 and delta-10 THC—has come under increasing legal ...
Psychedelic Retreats Offer Mental Health Breakthrough for Military Veterans
LOS ANGELES- A growing body of evidence is challenging how we treat combat-related trauma—and this time, it’s not coming from a VA clinic, but from jungle retreats in Peru and quiet mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica. ...
Rep. Salud Carbajal Responds to DHS Claims After ICE Raid at Cannabis Farm
LOS ANGELES- U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D‑CA‑24) is facing criticism following a July 10 ICE raid at two Glass House Farms cannabis cultivation sites in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ...
New Hampshire Governor Maintains Opposition to Cannabis Legalization
LOS ANGELES- New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu continues to oppose the legalization of recreational cannabis, even as the state's House of Representatives advances related legislation. In February 2025, the House passed House Bill 360, which ...
Gold Flora Corporation Files for Voluntary Receivership
COSTA MESA, Calif. , March 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Gold Flora Corporation ("Gold Flora" or the "Company") (Cboe Canada: GRAM) (OTCQB: GRAM), a cannabis company with subsidiaries operating across California, today announced that it filed for a voluntary receivership pursuant under ...
Federal Cannabis Trafficking Cases Reach Record Low
LOS ANGELES- The U.S. Sentencing Commission's 2024 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics reveals a continued decline in federal cannabis trafficking cases. In 2024, fewer than 500 individuals were charged, marking a significant decrease from nearly ...
Blueberries Medical Corp. Secures C$1.05 Million in Private Placemen
LOS ANGELES- Blueberries Medical Corp, a Latin American producer of medicinal cannabis and cannabis-derived products, has announced a non-brokered private placement, raising approximately C$1.05 million (US$740,000). The financing involved the sale of 96,064,935 common shares ...
Red Light Holland Taps Scott Melker to Lead Bitcoin Strategy Following Banking Setback
LOS ANGELES- Red Light Holland Corp. an Ontario-based psychedelics company known for its psilocybin truffles, announced a strategic pivot on July 14, 2025: appointing crypto influencer Scott Melker—known as “The Wolf of All Streets”—as Senior Advisor and ...
HYTN Secures Health Canada Drug Licence to Propel Cannabinoid Prescription Drug Pathway
LOS ANGELES- Vancouver-based HYTN Innovations Inc. (CSE: HYTN; OTC Pink: HYTNF) announced on July 14, 2025, that it has been granted a Cannabis Drug Licence (CDL) by Health Canada, effective July 2. This licence enhances HYTN’s existing Drug Establishment Licence ...
AYR Wellness Secures Extension of Debt Waiver Ahead of Financial Deadline
LOS ANGELES- AYR Wellness Inc. a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator, announced on July 11, 2025, that it has secured an additional amendment to its Limited Waiver Agreement with holders of a majority of its senior ...
ASTM International Announces New Cannabis Standards, Launches Microsite
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.,–ASTM International's cannabis committee (D37) announced a slate of new standards to support cannabis vocations. ASTM also launched a new microsite that will serve as a central resource for all ASTM International cannabis ...
TerrAscend Opens Largest Apothecarium on the East Coast
NEW YORK and TORONTO–TerrAscend Corp. (CSE:TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced the grand opening of its second New Jersey medical cannabis dispensary. The 6,500 square foot dispensary, located at 1865 ...
Global Widget CBD Gummies Launch Line Of Immune Support Gummies
TAMPA–Global Widget, the manufacturer and distributor of CBD brands Hemp Bombs® and Nature's Script™, announced the launch of a health and wellness line of gummies called Defense Boost™ that uses natural ingredients such as elderberry and apple ...
Skittles Sues THC-Infused Zkittlez For Trademark Infringement
CHICAGO– Mars, the owner of Skittles candies, filed complaints against Terphogz, the maker of THC-infused candy Zkittlez, for trademark infringement. (Image: Skittles, Mars Wrigley Inc) One of the complaints filed in the U.S. District Court ...
High Tide Closes Acquisition of Leading CBD E-Commerce Retailer FABCBD
CALGARY, AB–High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (OTCQB: HITIF) (FRA: 2LY), a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Fab ...
New Research Finds Rise of Frequent Cannabis Vaping Among U.S. High School Seniors
NEW YORK–Frequent cannabis vaping, defined as vaping at least 10 times a month, more than doubled among high school seniors in the United States between 2018 and 2019, according to new research from NYU Grossman ...
Legendary Washington Brand Sitka Hash House Launches in California
LOS ANGELES – Sitka Hash House, the legendary Hashish brand founded in 2012, today announced their California launch and the roll-out of exotic, handmade hashish-based products curated for today’s cannabis consumer. Crafted in the Lebanese-Style ...
Entheon Biomedical Uplists on OTCQB Venture Market
VANCOUVER, B.C.– Entheon Biomedical Corp. (CSE: ENBI) (OTCQB: ENTBF) (FSE: "1XU1"), a biotechnology company focused on developing psychedelic medicines to treat addiction, announces it has been approved for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market effective ...
GreenGro Technologies Announce Plans To Uplist to OTCQB Market
ANAHEIM–GreenGro Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: GRNH), a provider of eco-friendly green technologies for the industrial hemp and cannabis industries, today announced that it has initiated its plan to upgrade its position in the public markets ...
New Study Finds People Turned to Cannabis During the Pandemic to Feel Happier
DENVER–Did the stressors of COVID-19 drive more Americans to use medical cannabis as an alternative tool for managing their mental health? A new national study exploring this question found a positive correlation between national demand ...
New Consumer Poll Reveals Sustained Surge in Cannabis Delivery Over A Year into Pandemic
LOS ANGELES– Ganja Goddess, a California-based premium online shopping, delivery and lifestyle brand that caters to cannabis consumers statewide in California, released its third consumer trend poll conducted during the pandemic, revealing a lasting change ...
BREAKING: Sundial Growers Acquires Inner Spirit Holdings & Spiritleaf Retail Cannabis Network
CALGARY, A.B.–Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) and Inner Spirit Holdings Ltd. (CSE: ISH) (OTCQB: INSHF) announced they've entered into an agreement in which Sundial will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of ...
Gold Flora Releases Newly Developed Limited Edition Strain in California
COSTA MESA, Calif.,–Gold Flora, a vertically-integrated cannabis company in California, announced it is releasing a newly developed, limited edition strain, Lion's Cake. This balanced hybrid strain is a proprietary cross that combines Zkittlez Cake, Lava Cake, and ...
Ascend Wellness Shares Surges 22% On Canadian Stock Market IPO
TORONTO– Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) Inc surged about 22% in its Canadian stock market debut on Tuesday to fetch a market value of $1.6 billion, as the green rush gains momentum following a sustained surge ...
A LIFE IN A DAY: Charlie Weiss: Cannabis Industry Personalities
CHARLIE WEISS is a Sales and Marketing Director in the successful California cannabis industry. He came to cannabis in 2018 from a successful, twenty-year career in the alcoholic-beverages category. After doing it all, supplier, distributor, ...
East Coast CommCan Announces Partnership With West-Coast Based Cookies
MILLIS, Mass., – CommCan - The Commonwealth Cannabis Co. announced a partnership with Cookies, the iconic and market leading Cannabis Brand. CommCan will become the cultivation, manufacturing and distribution partner for Cookies throughout the Commonwealth ...
Full Spectrum Cannabis Extracts Market Expected To Remain Dominant for Next Few Years
LOS ANGELES – Cannabis extracts have gained wide recognition in recent years and are expected to provide added momentum to cannabis market growth. Based on product type, cannabis extracts are classified into oils and tinctures. ...
Cansortium Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2020 Financial Results
MIAMI–Cansortium Inc. (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) Company a vertically-integrated cannabis company operating under the Fluent brand, is reporting financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020 and is providing an ...
Kiaro Reports 230% Increase in Revenue in Fiscal Year 2021
VANCOUVER, BC–Kiaro Holdings Corp. (TSXV: KO) today announced its fourth quarter and year end financial results for fiscal year 2021 ended January 31, 2021. All amounts, unless specified otherwise, are expressed in Canadian dollars. "Fiscal ...
Tilray-Aphria Officially Complete Joint Merger
TORONTO–Tilray Inc. and Aphria Inc. say their merger deal has now closed after receiving approval from shareholders of both companies. Tilray shareholders voted April 30 in favour of issuing stock to Aphria’s shareholders, but the ...
Greg Engel Steps Down As CEO of Organigram
Organigram Holdings Inc. announced that CEO George Engel is stepping down effective immediately, with Peter Amirault the board chairman, assuming Mr. Engel's responsibilities immediately. The move comes only a month after the announcement of British ...
How to Get More Out of Your Cannabis by Making Edibles
OAKLAND– Have you ever re-upped on some fire cannabis bud on a Friday only to smoke through the whole batch by Sunday? The whole situation could leave you feeling burned. Why not get more out ...
Tryp Therapeutics Partners with Fluence for Psychotherapy Design
SAN DIEGO –Tryp Therapeutics (CSE: TRYP) (OTCQB: TRYPF) (FSE: 8FW) a pharmaceutical company focused on developing clinical-stage compounds for diseases with unmet medical needs, announced today a master service agreement with Fluence to provide design and ...
Good Supply Expands Product Portfolio With the Introduction of Hash, Wax, and Kief
LEAMINGTON, ON– Aphria Inc. (TSX: APHA) (NASDAQ: APHA), a cannabis-lifestyle consumer packaged goods company, today announced that it has entered the concentrates category under the Good Supply brand with the introduction of hash, wax, and kief. ...
Green Bee Botanicals face serum wins 1st place in “Academy Awards of Cannabis”
SAN FRANCISCO – The Emerald Cup is the most important and influential cannabis contest in the world, similar to the Wine Spectator awards for the winemaking industry — the reason Rolling Stone calls it "the Academy ...
