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Nova Scotia unveils recreational marijuana legislation

Nova Scotia became the latest province in Canada to unveil its legislative framework for recreational cannabis, laying down…

News April 4
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Investing in cannabis: Q&A with Kevin O’Leary of ‘Shark Tank’

Billions of dollars in investment capital are waiting on the sidelines, watching the global marijuana industry boom. And…

News April 3
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Big Canadian banks warming to legal marijuana industry

The chief executive of one of Canada’s largest banks said it would weigh financing cannabis companies after legalization…

News April 2
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Week in Review: California-Canada union, New Jersey’s MMJ expansion & a GOP thumbs-up for hemp

A Canadian cannabis business buys three California MJ companies, New Jersey expands its medical marijuana program, and a…

News March 30
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Ohio company wins contract to build Alberta’s cannabis website

An Ohio company has been selected to develop Alberta’s online platform for recreational cannabis sales. OnX Enterprise Solutions,…

News March 29
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German court hits brakes on medical cannabis cultivation plan

A German court slammed the brakes on the country’s plan to grant contracts to cultivate medical marijuana, giving…

News March 29
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Canadian firm acquires three California marijuana companies

A publicly traded Canadian cannabis company announced Wednesday that it has acquired three California businesses, including a major…

News March 29
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Fourth Canadian pharmacy chain plans medical marijuana sales

A large network of independently owned pharmacies in Canada is securing medical cannabis supply, becoming the fourth pharmacy…

News March 28
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Dried medical cannabis exports from Canada rise tenfold in 2017

Canadian licensed producers are exporting a record amount of medical cannabis in their drive to establish toeholds in…

News March 27
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Australian state to investigate legalizing recreational cannabis

Australia’s second-most populous state will explore international developments around “cannabis for adult use” as part of its investigation…

News March 27
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