Shoppers Drug Mart marijuana is one step closer to reality after a public Canadian marijuana company announced that it has signed on to be the Canadian pharmacy chain’s second medical marijuana supplier.
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Cam Battley: CanniMed Shareholders Should Tender Their Shares to Aurora
Aurora Cannabis has launched the first ever “hostile” takeover of another ACMPR Licensed Producer of Medical Marijuana. Executive Vice President Cam Battley lays out the case for why CanniMed shareholders should tender their shares to the Aurora bid.
Aphria Stock Soars After Announcement of Cannabis Deal With Shoppers Drug Mart
Following market close on Dec. 4, 2017, Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), an Ontario-based licensed producer of medical cannabis, made headlines when it announced that it had entered into an agreement to be the medical cannabis supplier for Shoppers Drug Mart, a Canadian pharmacy chain.
Cheek Swab Test Can Now Determine If Marijuana Treatment Is Right for You
A large marijuana producer is hopeful that Canadian physicians will use a new test to help patients determine whether medical marijuana treatment would be effective for them.
Canadian Researchers Identify Optimal Rate of Organic Cannabis Fertilizer
With the recent publication of North America’s first scientific paper on advancing medical cannabis production, researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario are investigating the brave new science of organic cannabis production.
Cannabis in Canada: Prince Edward Island Legalization Survey Needs Public Input
While Prince Edward Island legalization will happen in conjunction with Canada in July 2018, the province is taking a proactive measure in the development of its jurisdiction-specific regulations.
Cronos Group Responds to Health Canada Testing
TORONTO, Ontario, May 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Cronos Group Inc.’s (TSXV:MJN) wholly owned licensed producer, the Peace Naturals Project Inc. (“Peace”), was notified on May 4, 2017 by Health Canada that upon testing a random cannabis leaf sample, trace levels of Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO) were discovered at 0.78 parts per million (ppm). PBO is an organic compound known as a synergist.
Study: Canadian Patients Substituting Marijuana for Prescription Drugs
According to a study recently published by the International Journal of Drug Policy, patients in Canada are substituting marijuana for opioids, benzodiazepines and antidepressants for symptom relief from pain and mental health conditions.
Canada’s First Authorized Licensee of 2017 Starts Cultivating
On Jan. 10, 2017, Health Canada authorized James E. Wagner Cultivation in Ontario to start cultivating medical cannabis, making it the 38th licensed producer in Canada and the first producer of 2017 licensed under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations.
Organigram Reports Results and Ramps Up Production
On April 25, 2016, Organigram (TSX: OGI), a licensed producer for Health Canada’s Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, announced that it had reported financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2016.
Tweed Launches Community Engagement Centres and Acquires Interest in Cannabis Extracts Research Company
SMITHS FALLS, ON, Sept. 04, 2015 /CNW/ — Tweed Marijuana Inc., (“Tweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: TWD) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire MedCannAccess (“MCA”) by way of amalgamation in an all-equity transaction that aims to bring the Company’s customer experience to new levels.
Tweed Buys Out Bedrocan in M&A Opening Salvo
On June 24, 2015, it was announced that two of the biggest brands in the burgeoning Canadian cannabis market are about be under one roof. Tweed Marijuana Inc. (TSXV: TWD) has agreed to acquire all the outstanding shares of Bedrocan Canada (TSXV: BED).
Monday Monitor and Adjust
Energy continues to spiral downward, putting pressure on U.S. stocks for the day. Additionally, emerging market currencies continue to weaken against the dollar, to the lowest point in a decade. Putin is crying in his borsch. The S&P 500 posted a decline of 0.69% to 2,061.
Medical Marijuana Company Receives Innovation Award
TORONTO — July 2, 2014 — WEED WIRE — At the 15th annual Guelph Awards of Excellence, the Innovation Guelph Award was presented to MedCannAccess, a company applying to become a Licensed Producer under Health Canada’s Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations.