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Falls council votes to opt in to allowing cannabis retail stores - StCatharinesStandard.ca
StCatharinesStandard.caNiagara Falls city council has voted to opt in to having cannabis retail stores in the community. | Wed, 16 Jan 2019 01:49:35 GMT

Brendon Ogilvy, the CEO of troubled cannabis company Medicann, hits back - New Zealand Herald
New Zealand HeraldThe co-founder of a troubled Kiwi cannabis company has hit back at his former business associates. Brendon Ogilvy, who served as the CEO of Tauranga-based ... | Wed, 16 Jan 2019 01:10:13 GMT

Brantford city councillors say no to retail cannabis stores - Brantford Expositor
Brantford ExpositorBrantford city councillors voted 7-4 Tuesday night to opt out of permitting legal cannabis stores to operate within the municipality. They also voted in favour of ... | Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:48:09 GMT

Opinion | Poking through the twigs and seeds of Hamilton's great cannabis debate - TheSpec.com
TheSpec.comLet's poke through some of the twigs and seeds of Hamilton's great marijuana debate, which in the end saw a divided council vote to allow legally licensed ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:43:07 GMT

High fashion? Neiman Marcus adds cannabis beauty products to its luxury lineup - Dallas News
Dallas NewsBeauty counters at luxury retailer Neiman Marcus are giving new meaning to the term high-end.The Dallas-based department store has started to sell... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:33:00 GMT

Meth convictions rising but cannabis offences down - Radio New Zealand
Radio New ZealandCannabis convictions may be falling but methamphetamine convictions are on the rise, a new study has found. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:25:42 GMT

City approves BC Cannabis retail store application - Terrace Standard
Terrace StandardThirty people were at the City of Terrace's first council meeting of the new year. Council tackled a packed agenda, which included grant presentations, bylaw ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:23:08 GMT

'I've been waiting 51 years': Pittsfield's first recreational cannabis store opens - Berkshire Eagle
Berkshire EaglePITTSFIELD — About 20 people waited in line Tuesday morning at Temescal Wellness, and then they became the city's first recreational cannabis customers. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:03:00 GMT

Man charged after raid uncovers 18 cannabis plants - Warrnambool Standard
Warrnambool StandardMan charged after raid uncovers 18 cannabis plants​. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Cannabis businesses call on state regulators to fix Michigan's medical marijuana shortage - Michigan Radio
Michigan RadioA new cannabis industry group is calling on state regulators to ease a medical marijuana shortage in Michigan. The newly formed Michigan Cannabis Industry. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:07:13 GMT

Current Cannabis News

'Cannabis Conversation': Lompoc stakeholders to participate in forum, as city's first dispensary readies to open - Santa Maria Times
Santa Maria TimesJust days after an operator was given the go-ahead to open up Lompoc's first legal commercial cannabis storefront, community stakeholders are set to gather ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:00:00 GMT

Cannabis Canada Daily: Canopy's Linton says stock tumble 'kicks me in the butt' - Article - BNNBloomberg.ca
BNNBloomberg.caCanopy CEO focuses on stabilizing stock volatility with institutional investors. Amid a stock plunge that saw Canopy Growth shares plunge by about 50 per cent ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:45:43 GMT

Cannabis stocks fall after attorney general nominee's comments about marijuana - MarketWatch
MarketWatchAt a confirmation hearing Tuesday, attorney general nominee William Barr said that the current system around marijuana laws is 'untenable' and he personally ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:33:00 GMT

Growing Calendar for Outdoor Cannabis - Leafly
LeaflyGrowing cannabis outdoors is easy, but timing is important. This guide will tell you what you need to know to get the most out of your garden. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:27:43 GMT

Kingsville and Essex opt in for cannabis retail stores - Windsor Star
Windsor StarThe Towns of Kingsville and Essex are the latest municipalities in the Essex County region to decide in favour of provincial licenses for cannabis retail stores. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:18:39 GMT

A West Lincoln committee recommends recreational, medicinal cannabis be treated the same, for now - Niagarathisweek.com
Niagarathisweek.comWest Lincoln's planning, building and environmental committee voted to adopt a bylaw amendment on Jan. 11 to treat recreational cannabis exactly like ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:08:49 GMT

Burnaby school district could offer cannabis-growing classes - Vancouver Is Awesome
Vancouver Is AwesomeThe Burnaby school district's continuing education department doesn't offer a course on how to grow marijuana plants at home, but such a class wouldn't ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:08:00 GMT

Cannabis Distribution Association Elects New Members to 2019 Board of Directors - PRNewswire
PRNewswireSACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cannabis Distribution Association (CDA) and its members, who collectively supply a significant ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:22:00 GMT

First Hawaii Island dispensary approved to begin retail sales of medical cannabis - KHON2
KHON2The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to proceed to Lau Ola LLC, dba Big Island Grown Dispensaries, after the Hawaii Island ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:12:00 GMT

Council changes mind on Northern Cannabis - Dawson Creek Mirror
Dawson Creek MirrorOn Monday, Dawson Creek City Council reversed course on a previous decision and gave their blessing to a non-medical cannabis retail store near NAR Park. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:11:00 GMT

Cannabis cultivation for medicinal use, man tells Bendigo court - Bendigo Advertiser
Bendigo AdvertiserEighty cannabis plants discovered in a backyard were only for medicinal purposes, a man has told a Bendigo court. Angelo Caccamo pleaded guilty in the ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:00:00 GMT

Cannabis Business Booms But That Does Not Mean A Beverage Alcohol Bust - Forbes
ForbesWhile the North American legal cannabis business grows, its effect on the beverage alcohol industry remains unclear. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:18:00 GMT

Greek tugboat found packed with cannabis, stimulants | News - www.ekathimerini.com
www.ekathimerini.comGreek authorities say they have seized 6.5 tons of cannabis and a large quantity of pills containing the banned stimulant Fenethylline hidden in a tug boat on the ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:56:00 GMT

Citing pressure from nearby U.S. states, Rhode Island Gov. proposes full cannabis legalization - The GrowthOp
The GrowthOpTo prevent surrounding legal marijuana states from creating chaos in Rhode Island, Governor Gina Raimondo wants to legalize it for recreational use. It is part of ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:33:59 GMT

Study: Cannabis legalization hasn’t hurt liquor sales in the U.S. - The GrowthOp
The GrowthOpAlthough there has been a lot of debate over whether marijuana is hurting the alcohol industry, liquor sales are actually doing quite well in some states where ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:33:59 GMT

WeedMD and BLOCKStrain launch Cannabis Validation Testing Program - The GrowthOp
The GrowthOpWeedMD products to carry 'Blockstrain Certificate of Authenticity' for origin and quality assurance. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:33:59 GMT

Town of Collingwood opts-in to allow retail cannabis stores within municipality - Global News
Global NewsAt a meeting Monday evening, Collingwood councillors voted in favour of allowing retail cannabis stores within the town. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:29:00 GMT

Canadian Chefs Share Which Cannabis Strains Add Extra Spice to Their Lives - Leafly
LeaflyThey're used to recommending the chicken or the fish… so, we asked professional chefs about their standing order when it comes to cannabis strains. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:20:35 GMT

North American Cannabis Industry Still Blowin Smoke - Seeking Alpha
Seeking AlphaValuations of North American cannabis companies have fallen significantly the last 3 months. The Canadian market is still highly overvalued given that ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:05:00 GMT

Cannabis Company Avicanna Eyes Canadian IPO - Benzinga
BenzingaInvestors may soon have the opportunity to invest in a new cannabis company. Avicanna, a Canadian cannabinoid-focused company, has filed a preliminary ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:42:00 GMT

Erdogan wants to revive cannabis production, and Turkish Islamists love it - Middle East Eye
Middle East EyeWhen municipal officials from all over Turkey arrived at the presidential complex on Wednesday to attend a speech by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, they ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:11:00 GMT

Trail cannabis shop gets green light from province - Castlegar News
Castlegar NewsThe Higher Path hopes to open doors in next couple of weeks. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:05:49 GMT

NY Governor to back legal cannabis - Seeking Alpha
Seeking AlphaNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to announce a proposal to legalize cannabis in the state later today during his State of the State address. He b. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:57:00 GMT

Tilray Falls as July 2018 IPO Lock-Up Expires for Cannabis Group - TheStreet.com
TheStreet.comTilray shares fall after the expiration of the lock on the shares that prevented investors from selling holdings from the company's July public listing....TLRY. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:50:00 GMT

Colorado Department of Agriculture Approves Two More Pesticides for Use on Cannabis - Cannabis Business Times
Cannabis Business TimesPureCrop1 and ZeroTol HC can now be used on cannabis without violating the Pesticide Applicators' Act. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:17:38 GMT

Burlington city council votes to allow retail cannabis stores - TheSpec.com
TheSpec.comCity council voted to “not opt out” of retail cannabis stores, paving the way for in-person cannabis sales in Burlington as early as this spring. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:10:32 GMT

COURT: Fire at flat led to discovery of cannabis growing equipment - Isle of Wight County Press
Isle of Wight County PressTHE BURNT remains of growing cannabis plants were discovered during a police investigation into a fire at a block of Newport flats, a court heard… | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:30:00 GMT

Economics behind city's decision to allow cannabis retail stores - OrilliaMatters.Com
OrilliaMatters.ComSeveral councillors expressed concern about people heading out of town to shop and were swayed by province's promise of funding; We 'have to come to grips' ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT

How cannabis, sake and tech will change wine in 2019 | Produced by Advertising Publications - Seattle Times
Seattle TimesVegan wine, premium sake and cannabis infusions are some of the wine trends soon to hit our glasses. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT

4 U.S. Cannabis Retail Stocks That Look Tempting - SmallCapPower
SmallCapPowerToday, we have identified four U.S. cannabis retail stocks trading below the average of their peers on an Enterprise Value/Sales basis. These companies ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:59:12 GMT

OPINION: Some growers complacent about using irradiation on cannabis - The GrowthOp
The GrowthOpProviding a little TLC, enhancing understanding of potential implications represents a better approach. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:38:42 GMT

Our Top Cannabis Picks For 2019 - Seeking Alpha
Seeking AlphaWe are excited to share our top picks for 2019, including suggestions for both Canadian and U.S. cannabis stocks. Our top Canada picks: Canopy, CannTrust, ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:29:00 GMT

Red River College hosts first cannabis-centred job fair - CBC.ca
CBC.caAfter its first marijuana-centred course exceeded enrolment expectations, Red River College held its first job fair for those interested in joining the budding ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:22:00 GMT

Curaleaf granted provisional medical cannabis processing licence for Ohio - The GrowthOp
The GrowthOpCuraleaf Holdings, Inc.'s Ohio affiliate, PalliaTech Ohio, LLC, has been selected to receive a provisional medical cannabis processor licence from the Ohio ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 13:12:18 GMT

Aurora Cannabis makes a ‘blessed’ buy of organic marijuana producer - MarketWatch
MarketWatchAurora Cannabis Inc. said Monday it intends to acquire the one of the last independent members of the so-called “blessed eight,” a group of marijuana ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:51:00 GMT

Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory pot shop reacts to Ontario cannabis lottery - Global News
Global NewsThe owner of Legacy 420 on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory says the lack of operators in the Kingston area is likely to be good for business. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:34:00 GMT

Up in smoke: Tauranga-based cannabis firm in liquidation as founders battle - New Zealand Herald
New Zealand HeraldThe highly speculative cannabis sector has claimed its first New Zealand casualty. Tauranga-based medical cannabis firm Medicann, founded in March last year ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:39:16 GMT

William Watson: 'Managed competition' in Canadian dairy, cannabis and telecom isn’t actually competition - Financial Post
Financial PostNew entrants want to try something out-of-the-box? The box and its lawyers strike back, big time. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Puff Up the Volume: Cannabis and the Teenage Brain - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology NewsStudies suggest teenagers may be particularly vulnerable to the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary psychoactive component of marijuana. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:33:00 GMT

'Cannabis farmer' arrested as police sniff out Dudley drugs farm - expressandstar.com
expressandstar.comA suspected drugs farmer has been arrested after police found dozens of cannabis plants in the Black Country. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:32:00 GMT

Cannabis company liquidates less than a year after starting up - Stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nzMedical marijuana company Medicann has been liquidated after shareholder disputes "placed pressures on the cash resources of the company", the first ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 06:22:00 GMT

Mandurah pensioner charged after backyard cannabis set-up uncovered | PHOTOS & VIDEO - Mandurah Mail
Mandurah MailA 69-year-old Mandurah pensioner has been charged after a police drug-bust on a Halls Head property uncovered an extensive backyard cannabis crop. | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 06:10:00 GMT

Decision on Charlton cannabis plan delayed until March - Worcester Telegram
Worcester TelegramCHARLTON – The plan to develop Charlton Orchards land into the nation's largest cannabis growing and processing facility is now stalled at the Charlton ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 03:21:00 GMT

BridgeMark's cannabis, crypto and mining stock scandal expands to Alberta - North Shore News
North Shore NewsA widespread B.C.-based cannabis, cryptocurrency and mining stock scandal has expanded into Alberta, this time involving a company traded on the TSX ... | Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:40:00 GMT

Council Votes to Opt In to Cannabis Retail, Changes to Cannabis Consumption By-Law - SaultOnline.com
SaultOnline.comNo local municipalities were chosen during the first round of Doug Ford's Province-Wide Cannabis Lottery, but that didn't stop City Council from opting in to be a ... | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 23:23:00 GMT

Cannabis Breeding Basics: How Are New Strains Made? - Leafly
LeaflyLearn how cannabis breeders combine strains to enhance, strengthen, or combine traits & effects of cannabis to create the perfect experience. | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 23:20:43 GMT

Kitchener, Waterloo councils approve legal cannabis stores - Global News
Global NewsKitchener and Waterloo residents may soon be able to purchase marijuana legally at a storefront within the area. Kitchener and Waterloo councils both voted ... | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:32:00 GMT

Failed applicant for cannabis licence criticizes process - Tbnewswatch.com
Tbnewswatch.comRainbow on May is left waiting for next phase of rollout. | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:59:00 GMT

Recreational pot legalization sparks a boom in cannabis research - TheRecord.com
TheRecord.comLegalization has sparked a boom in pot research, generating funding, jobs and the need for laboratory space. In the past, companies had little incentive to study ... | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:56:47 GMT

Aurora Cannabis to Buy Whistler for over $131 Million - Yahoo Finance
Yahoo FinanceYahoo Finance's Heidi Chung and The Ticker's Melody Hahm discuss Aurora's announcement that it is buying Whistler Medical Marijuana, one of Canada's 10 ... | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:51:00 GMT

Growing Cannabis Outdoors vs. Indoors vs. Greenhouse - Leafly
LeaflyWondering which growing method is right for you? Here's what you need to buy when growing cannabis indoors, outdoors, or in a greenhouse. | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:00:33 GMT

Cannabis in Congress: Why Federally Legal Weed Could Soon Be a Reality - Rolling Stone
Rolling StoneEven with the government shutdown that's been ominously hovering over Washington these past three weeks, there's still a *fresh* Congress in town. That means ... | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 20:55:00 GMT

Massachusetts operator sold to Georgia-based cannabis firm - Boston Herald
Boston HeraldBOSTON (AP) — The owner of one of the first recreational marijuana stores to open on the U.S. East Coast says it has agreed to be sold. | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:36:31 GMT

Hamilton says yes to legal retail cannabis stores after vote to opt out fails - CBC.ca
CBC.caThe decision came after hours of debate Monday afternoon and following a failed motion by Ward 4 Councillor Sam Merulla to opt out of the retail option ended ... | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:11:10 GMT

Five cannabis retail licences awarded for Ontario East Region - Global News
Global NewsPeterborough is among the communities that qualify for a cannabis store in the east region. | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:04:00 GMT

Too much of a good thing? Legalization means there is more cannabis-related waste - The GrowthOp
The GrowthOpLPs and retailers need to follow the rules—whether federal, provincial or municipal—when it comes to properly disposing of cannabis waste. | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 13:28:24 GMT

Weekly Cannabis Report: The Rally Continues In 2019 - Seeking Alpha
Seeking AlphaCannabis stocks continued rally into the second week of 2019; the two largest ETFs gained 17.5% (HMMJ) and 13.6% (MJ), respectively. Canadian large-caps ... | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Former agency exec and Beam CMO Kevin George takes cannabis marketing job - AdAge.com
AdAge.comThe cannabis industry keeps luring more big-name marketing talent. Former agency exec and Beam Suntory CMO Kevin George is the latest one to make the ... | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:02:55 GMT

'Some assembly required': Cannabis grow pods turn into new business opportunity for Winnipeg company - CBC News
CBC NewsA Winnipeg company has started selling grow pods to other licensed producers who are looking for a turnkey solution for producing cannabis. | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:00:00 GMT

'Cannabis' plants uncovered in latest Fortress raid - Basingstoke Gazette
Basingstoke GazetteA HAUL of what is believed to be cannabis has been uncovered by police in a raid in Kempshott. | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:04:00 GMT

Don’t Call It “Weed,” and Other Tips from the Cannabis Media Summit - The New Yorker
The New YorkerThe first biannual Cannabis Media Summit took place a few weeks ago, hosted by Duane Morris, a law firm with a cannabis practice. Tickets cost a hundred and ... | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:03:55 GMT

Green light for cannabis stores in Port Colborne - StCatharinesStandard.ca
StCatharinesStandard.caEntrepreneurial green thumbs will be able to open a cannabis store in Port Colborne, after councillors voted 6-2 in favour of the opt into the provincial cannabis ... | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

A regional mystery as cannabis licence lottery winners announced - TheRecord.com
TheRecord.comWATERLOO REGION — The province announced the list of 25 companies that can apply for a cannabis retail licence and seven of them are in the western part ... | Sun, 13 Jan 2019 21:35:03 GMT

Expect a crush of cannabis advertising this year - amNewYork
amNewYork"It's a tremendous development. Hemp alone in New York is going to be huge," Chris Husong of Elixinol, a manufacturer of CBD oils, says. | Sun, 13 Jan 2019 18:23:48 GMT

Cannabis company Aphria confirms CEO and co-founder will move out of roles - MarketWatch
MarketWatchCanadian cannabis company Aphria Inc. confirms Friday that its CEO and co-founder would be transitioning out of their roles, as it reported earnings for its fiscal ... | Sun, 13 Jan 2019 17:10:00 GMT

Brampton man who hit Ontario cannabis store jackpot ‘elated’ to be among 25 lottery winners - Toronto Star
Toronto StarClint Seukeran is among 25 people and businesses who learned Friday they'd won a chance to apply for one of Ontario's first pot retail licences. | Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:22:21 GMT

Local store not surprised after cannabis retail license lottery announced - CTV News
CTV NewsThe staff at Orillia based Happy Dayz aren't surprised they didn't win the cannabis retail license lottery. | Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:22:00 GMT

The technology behind the world's largest cannabis dispensary - Engadget
EngadgetLas Vegas is not a town for half measures. So it's of little surprise that when the state of Nevada legalized recreational cannabis in July of 2017, Sin Cit... | Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:20:39 GMT

Ontario announces winners of cannabis retail lottery, no known names emerge victorious - Financial Post
Financial PostOntario has announced the results of its much-anticipated cannabis retail lottery, naming 25 companies that are now eligible to begin applying for a licence to ... | Sat, 12 Jan 2019 15:05:00 GMT

Cannabis: More people seeking treatment as strength doubles - The Irish Times
The Irish TimesModern variants 'like taking an acid trip', with spike in addiction and psychosis. | Sat, 12 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Bustling bud business at first B.C. cannabis expo after legalization - Global News
Global NewsA haze of uncertainty has been lifted over the convention floor of this year's Lift & Co. Cannabis Expo in Vancouver. Legalization in Canada breathing a new ... | Sat, 12 Jan 2019 03:10:00 GMT

Senate to propose simplified cannabis retail bill with 10 percent tax - vtdigger.org
vtdigger.orgSen. Dick Sears speaks during a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Friday. Photo by Colin Meyn/VTDigger. The Senate Judiciary ... | Sat, 12 Jan 2019 01:03:18 GMT

Enjoy it while you can Cannabis Canada, your edge is already eroding - Financial Post
Financial PostGreen Growth Brands Ltd., a U.S.-based cannabis retailer with a large footprint in Nevada, was all geared up to enter the Ontario market until an unexpected ... | Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:56:00 GMT

The cannabis opportunity - Accounting Today
Accounting TodayThe risks are lower than many accountants think -- and the rewards are greater. | Fri, 11 Jan 2019 15:39:24 GMT

Critics call them 'kickbacks': Pot producers paying millions in fees to cannabis clinics for patient-customers - National Post
National PostSome in the industry call them “referral fees,” others “educational grants.” To at least one bioethicist, they are simply kickbacks. Licensed producers of medical ... | Fri, 11 Jan 2019 14:30:00 GMT

The MBA graduate who fired up cannabis distribution - Financial Times
Financial TimesThe online marijuana company became an unconventional case study taught at MIT. | Fri, 11 Jan 2019 04:00:50 GMT

Cannabis could become latest cash crop in Westport - Turn to 10
Turn to 10WESTPORT, Mass. (WJAR) — The Craft Cannabis Co-Op Committee is working with the town and state to allow farmers to grow marijuana on their property. | Fri, 11 Jan 2019 03:28:16 GMT

Former B.C. health minister counts himself among the cannabis-curious - Vancouver Sun
Vancouver SunTerry Lake, now vice-president of corporate social responsibility and communications for Hexo Corp., has been using CBD, the non-psychoactive cannabinoid in ... | Fri, 11 Jan 2019 02:53:00 GMT

N.B. cannabis retailer lays off staffers as 'operational needs' become clear - CTV News
CTV NewsNew Brunswick's cannabis retailer is laying off staff, saying it has a better understanding of "operational needs" three months after the historic legalization of ... | Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:14:00 GMT

Cannabis food, drinks to be 2019's hottest dining trend, top chefs say - USA TODAY
USA TODAYA national survey of chefs says a cannabis extract, CBD, will be the hottest trend in dining this year. But make sure to check local laws before ordering! | Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers consider sealing, erasing records of past cannabis convictions - Press Herald
Press HeraldFour Maine legislators are pursuing legislation to seal or expunge the records of people with past marijuana convictions following the legalization of recreational ... | Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts moves closer to allowing pot delivery, 'cannabis cafes' - WCVB Boston
WCVB BostonMassachusetts is one step closer to allowing home delivery of pot and social marijuana clubs. | Wed, 09 Jan 2019 23:46:00 GMT

What’s next for cannabis in Washington? State regulators see plenty of work ahead - The Bellingham Herald
The Bellingham HeraldNearly five years on, regulators of Washington state's legal marijuana industry say there's more work to be done as the industry continues to struggle with ... | Wed, 09 Jan 2019 03:11:00 GMT

Top cannabis analyst on Wall Street raises sales forecast, names top 2019 picks - CNBC
CNBCWall Street's top cannabis analyst believes U.S. sales of marijuana will rise more than she previously projected to $80 billion by 2030 and told clients to expect ... | Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:27:13 GMT

London cannabis company exec says he'll help pot licence lottery winners franchise - CBC.ca
CBC.caAn executive with a London, Ont.-based cannabis company says he's ready to help any of the lucky winners of Friday's lottery by the province for 25 private pot ... | Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Budding Cannabis Trends In 2019 - Forbes
ForbesThis new year bodes well for the cannabis industry. There's excitement as we welcome new states into the cannabis fold and fervent hope that we'll see ... | Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Cannabis Companies Expect Big Growth After Trump Legalizes Hemp - Forbes
ForbesSmall cannabis companies are preparing to see huge growth in revenues after President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm bill, which made hemp legal in all ... | Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

9 things we learned about cannabis in 2018 | CMO Strategy - AdAge.com
AdAge.comIt turns out 2018 was a bumper year for weed. While not legal nationwide, laws are in flux across the country, providing marketers with ample opportunity -- and ... | Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

These States Are Most Likely To Legalize Marijuana In 2019 - Forbes
ForbesAfter a slew of victories for marijuana reformers in 2018, several more states are posed to legalize cannabis in the new year. | Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Cannabis Investments Nearly Quadrupled in 2018 - Fortune
FortuneCannabis-related companies raised $13.8 billion globally this year. Here's what drove the increase and what to expect in 2019. | Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Kitchener, Waterloo councils approve legal cannabis stores - Global News

Global NewsKitchener and Waterloo residents may soon be able to purchase marijuana legally at a storefront within the area. Kitchener and Waterloo councils both voted ... | Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:32:00 GMT

Cannabis company Aphria confirms CEO and co-founder will move out of roles - MarketWatch

MarketWatchCanadian cannabis company Aphria Inc. confirms Friday that its CEO and co-founder would be transitioning out of their roles, as it reported earnings for its fiscal ... | Sun, 13 Jan 2019 17:10:00 GMT

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