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Canadian wildfires appear to have little impact on cannabis supplies

Health Canada said two licensed cannabis companies have voiced concerns about the wildfires in British Columbia, but the…

News August 28
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S&P discontinues Canadian, international cannabis stock indices

Two indices tracking the performance of cannabis businesses on North America’s largest stock exchanges have been discontinued amid…

News August 28
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Former CEO, Canadian prime minister exit board of marijuana MSO Acreage

Former CEO Kevin Murphy and ex-Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney have resigned from the board of directors of…

News August 25
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Canadian cannabis companies back off from US hemp CBD market

Back in the regulated marijuana industry's more heady days, a U.S. hemp-derived CBD subsidiary seemed like the must-have…

News August 24
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Change at the top of cannabis producer Pure Sunfarms as Dosanjh departs

Mandesh Dosanjh stepped down as president and CEO of British Columbia-based cannabis company Pure Sunfarms.

News August 23
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Canadian recreational cannabis sales jump 12% in June to CA$426 million

Sales of Canadian recreational cannabis jumped to 426.6 million Canadian dollars in June ($316.7 million), a year-over-year increase…

News August 23
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Court OKs stalking-horse bid for distressed marijuana operator Aleafia

Marijuana multistate operator Red White & Bloom's plans to acquire distressed Canadian company Aleafia Health is back on…

News August 23
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Text messaging provider Twilio cuts service to cannabis industry

Twilio, one of the nation’s largest communications-service providers for retailers, is prohibiting cannabis companies from using its software…

News August 23
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Canada’s cannabis fees contribute to profitability challenges, report says

Fees charged to cannabis businesses by the Canadian government are contributing to challenges in achieving profitability and positive…

News August 22
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Canadian cannabis firms increasingly flag rivals over alleged misdeeds

More Canadian cannabis operators than ever are lodging complaints against rival businesses over alleged transgressions or other concerns,…

News August 21
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