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Germany’s ‘quasi legalization’ cannabis law approved; medical boost expected

Germany’s chief legislative body on Friday approved a landmark recreational cannabis bill that’s being simultaneously hailed as a…

News February 23
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Canadian recreational cannabis sales surpass CA$5 billion in 2023

Canadian recreational cannabis sales were worth 5.07 billion Canadian dollars ($3.8 billion) in 2023, an increase of 12.2%…

News February 22
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Canada launches forum to discuss cannabis industry challenges

Canada’s federal government quietly announced the long-awaited creation of the Cannabis Industry Forum to help the struggling sector…

News February 21
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Aurora Cannabis appoints new chief financial officer, consolidates shares

Aurora Cannabis appointed Simona King, a veteran executive of multinational pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb, as chief financial…

News February 20
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Why isn’t Canada’s cannabis market thriving? These experts have some ideas

MJBizDaily asked six experts from across the country to answer the question: Why isn't Canada's cannabis market thriving?…

News February 20
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British Columbia allows promotion of outdoor cannabis consumption areas

British Columbia is allowing certain license holders to promote outdoor cannabis consumption areas in a bid to improve…

News February 16
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs medical cannabis bill into law

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed the country’s medical cannabis legislation into law, setting the legal stage for…

News February 15
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Quebec cannabis store SQDC posts CA$33 million third-quarter net income

Quebec's government-owned cannabis retail monopoly reported net income of $33 million Canadian dollars ($24.5 million) for its third…

News February 15
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Organigram eyes US opportunities, laments ‘THC inflation’ in quarterly loss

Canadian cannabis producer Organigram Holdings is eyeing international investment opportunities with its new war chest of capital, and…

News February 14
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Christina Lake Cannabis plans massive expansion of outdoor cultivation

Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. has acquired ownership of outdoor cultivation facilities in Midway, southern British Columbia, from an…

News February 12
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