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Ripped from the headlines: MJBizDaily’s most-read marijuana business stories of 2022

Here’s a look back at the 10 most-read marijuana business stories of 2022 that were written by the staff…

News December 27
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MediPharm Labs to acquire Vivo Cannabis in all-stock Canadian deal

MediPharm Labs is acquiring Vivo Cannabis in an all-stock deal, marking the latest consolidation move in the Canadian…

News December 22
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Canada’s SNDL shifts retail strategy in deal with Nova Cannabis

Canadian company SNDL is reducing its direct exposure to marijuana retail in a multifaceted deal involving Nova Cannabis.

News December 21
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Canadian recreational cannabis sales decline in October

Monthly retail sales of regulated recreational cannabis in Canada declined by 0.8% from September to October, totaling 389.2…

News December 20
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Canada’s legal cannabis market winning over illicit consumers, survey suggests

More Canadians than ever are purchasing cannabis primarily from regulated suppliers instead of illicit ones, according to the…

News December 19
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Former execs of Canadian cannabis producer CannTrust acquitted in ‘quasi-criminal’ case

Three former executives of Canadian cannabis producer CannTrust, including its ex-CEO, have been acquitted of all charges after…

News December 16
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2 major Canadian cannabis wholesalers put brakes on delta-8 THC products

Cannabis wholesalers in Ontario and British Columbia - two major Canadian adult-use marijuana markets - are suspending orders…

News December 16
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Cannabis company Hexo consolidates shares, posts CA$52.1M quarterly loss

Canadian cannabis company Hexo Corp. on Thursday announced a share consolidation and posted a 52.1 million Canadian dollar…

News December 15
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Cannabis retailer Fire & Flower posts CA$28.1 million quarterly net loss

Canadian cannabis retailer Fire & Flower reported a net loss of 28.1 million Canadian dollars ($20.7 million) for…

News December 13
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Canada increases cannabis drink purchase limit to 48 cans

Long-awaited Canadian regulatory updates to create a more robust research climate for marijuana and increase the amount of…

News December 12
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