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Canadian marijuana cultivation applications top 500 for first time

The number of active applicants in the pipeline to cultivate medical cannabis in Canada has surpassed 500 for…

News April 25
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Marijuana heavyweights unite to form industry group in Canada

Two Canadian medical marijuana groups, which include most of the country’s top cultivators, have teamed up to address…

News April 24
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Health Canada ‘open’ to medical marijuana sales through pharmacies

The regulatory body that oversees medical cannabis in Canada says it’s open to the idea of distributing cannabis…

News April 24
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Demand high for Saskatchewan’s 51 retail marijuana licenses

Interest in Saskatchewan’s recreational marijuana market is booming. The province received over 1,500 submissions for 51 licenses to sell…

News April 20
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Canada’s CannaRoyalty continues California cannabis investment spree

CannaRoyalty signed a multimillion-dollar deal to acquire FloraCal Farms, a move that expands the Ontario-based firm’s California portfolio.…

News April 20
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US-focused marijuana company agrees to purchase Canadian grower

A Toronto-based marijuana company focused on U.S. recreational and medical cannabis markets plans to spend about 23 million…

News April 19
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After decriminalizing cannabis, Antigua preps full legalization

One month after decriminalizing cannabis, the tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda is drafting legislation to legalize…

News April 19
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Aurora to build Alberta marijuana production facility with eye on exports

One of Canada’s top licensed producers unveiled plans for its largest cultivation facility, with a “significant proportion” of…

News April 18
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Canadian cannabis companies find funding alternative with debt financing

Canada’s capital-hungry cannabis companies are increasingly turning to debt financiers to fuel growth as the country marches toward…

News April 17
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Canopy doubles cannabis production capacity, makes Czech acquisition

Ontario-based Canopy Growth continued its aggressive expansion, both domestically and internationally, further cementing its position as a leader…

News April 16
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