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About 20 workers form Ontario’s first marijuana industry union

Nearly two dozen Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) employees agreed to unionize under the United Food and Commercial Workers…

News March 13
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Marijuana firm Acreage reports increased revenue, red ink in Q4 and FY 2018

New York-based vertically integrated cannabis group Acreage Holdings reported its fourth-quarter revenue nearly quadrupled last year, while its…

News March 12
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Canada warns marijuana companies over ‘age gating,’ online promotions

Canada’s cannabis regulator issued a lengthy warning to license holders concerning possible noncompliant promotional activities since the Cannabis…

News March 12
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Canada’s first indigenous-owned cannabis producer aims for June sales

One of six licensed cannabis producers in Canada with indigenous ties is aiming to take its products to…

News March 10
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Seattle law firm sues US government over marijuana industry border bans

A Washington state law firm is suing the U.S. government in an attempt to gain "immediate" access to…

News March 8
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Marijuana firm Cronos closes CA$2.4 billion investment from tobacco giant Altria

Altria Group's record-breaking investment of 2.4 billion Canadian dollars ($1.8 billion) in Ontario-based cannabis producer Cronos Group closed…

News March 8
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‘Forefront of consolidation’: Shareholders OK marijuana merger of Emblem, Aleafia

Shareholders of Ontario-based cannabis producer Emblem approved a 173 million Canadian dollar ($128 million) buyout from vertically integrated…

News March 8
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Weekly Deal Watch: M&A activity continues to ramp up among US cannabis cultivators, retailers

M&A activity this year is outpacing the number of deals closed this time last year. Cultivators and retailers…

News March 7
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Denver cannabis firm with franchise model to list on Canadian stock exchange

A Denver cannabis company that plans to help franchisees set up marijuana retail businesses is set to go…

News March 6
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Canopy recalls some adult-use cannabis in Canada

A voluntary recall has been issued for some of Canopy Growth's whole flower cannabis brand "LBS Sunset" sold…

News March 6
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