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Report: Delta 9 Cannabis, High Tide among Canada’s fastest-growing firms

A Canadian cannabis producer and retailer have earned spots on a national newspaper’s list of the country’s fastest-growing…

News September 24
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New Ohio SPAC raising $30.5 million for wellness acquisitions, including CBD

A new special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) started by Ohio marijuana industry players is raising money to acquire…

News September 24
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Hall of Flowers: Optimism mixed with realism at return of in-person marijuana events

Cannabis retailers, growers and businesspeople of varying stripes reported an upbeat outlook at this week's Hall of Flowers…

News September 24
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US House passes cannabis banking reform as part of defense legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a defense budget bill Thursday evening that includes landmark legislation to make…

News September 23
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Crain buys cannabis financial news brand Green Market Report

Detroit-headquartered media company Crain Communications acquired Green Market Report, a female-founded digital outlet that covers financial news in…

News September 23
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New York’s marijuana regulatory board finally in place

New York's governor appointed the final two members of the board that will oversee the state's nascent recreational…

News September 23
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Aurora Cannabis cutting 8% of workforce, closing facility in Edmonton

Aurora Cannabis is closing its manufacturing facility at Edmonton International Airport, a move that is expected to impact…

News September 23
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Cresco to acquire Cure Pennsylvania’s 3 cannabis dispensaries for $90 million

Chicago-based marijuana multistate operator Cresco Labs announced a $90 million cash-and-stock deal to acquire Bay, also known as…

News September 23
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Canadian retail marijuana sales hit record CA$338.9 million in July

Canadian sales of legal adult-use marijuana continued a monthslong growth trend in July, increasing 6.2% over June to…

News September 23
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