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Michael Cammarata Neptune Wellness Solutions

‘Wunderkind’ CEO of Neptune cannabis firm granted CA$69 million in compensation over 2 years

Neptune Wellness Solutions, a Quebec-based health and wellness company involved in the cannabis industry, paid CEO Michael Cammarata…

News October 29
Luxembourg Tilray
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Tilray latest Canadian firm to strike cannabis supply deal in Luxembourg

Tilray reached a deal with Luxembourg’s Ministry of Health to supply the small European country with medical cannabis,…

News October 26
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Beringer Capital buys majority stake in financial site covering marijuana

Toronto-based private equity firm Beringer Capital acquired a majority stake in Benzinga, a business website covering various sectors,…

News October 26
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Daymond John gives the closing keynote at MJBizCon 2021.

‘Keep swimming,’ Daymond John of ‘Shark Tank’ tells MJBizCon

A co-star of ABC-TV's hit show "Shark Tank," Daymond John, delivered a rap-laced lyrical presentation Friday at MJBizCon,…

News October 22
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High Tide’s Canadian cannabis stores transition to ‘discount club’ model

Cannabis retailer High Tide is transitioning its 100-plus stores across Canada to a “discount club” model, eyeing price-sensitive…

News October 22
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Cannabis sales in Canada set 6th straight monthly record in August

Spending on recreational cannabis products grew to 357 million Canadian dollars ($290 million) in August, according to newly…

News October 22
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MJBizCon keynote speaker: Q&A with Daymond John of ‘Shark Tank’

Daymond John is among the most high-profile entrepreneurs and investors in the nation, serving as a co-star on…

News October 22
cannabis funding Jushi SunStream Bancorp.
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Cannabis firm Jushi secures $100 million funding with 9.5% interest rate

Multistate cannabis operator Jushi Holdings Inc. secured a $100 million credit facility with a 9.5% annual interest rate…

News October 21
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MJBiz CEO sees at least 4 more states legalizing marijuana in 2022, big M&A deals

At least four more states will legalize cannabis in some form in 2022 and industry mergers and acquisitions…

News October 20
HEXO
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Hexo taps cannabis beverage head as next CEO

Hexo Corp. appointed Scott Cooper, current head of its beverage joint venture, as its new chief executive officer,…

News October 20
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