On June 23, 2016, Toronto Police raided multiple medical cannabis dispensaries, with raids of Canna Clinic and Cannabis Culture’s Queen Street dispensary confirmed by CBC News.
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Canadian Government Plans to Announce Marijuana Task Force
In the coming days, the Canadian government is expected to announce the formation of a marijuana task force.
OrganiGram Holdings Inc. Receives License to Sell Oil Extracts
MONCTON, New Brunswick, June 22, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — OrganiGram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OGI)(OTCQB:OGRMF) (the “Company”) a provider of cannabis products, is pleased to announce that the company has received an amendment to its license to include both the production and sale of cannabis oil extracts from Health Canada under the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (Canada) (“MMPR”) at its facility in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Justin Trudeau May Have Made the Best Case for Legal Pot Ever
Speaking Wednesday at an economic conference, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made one of the more buttoned-down, straight-edged arguments for marijuana legalization I’ve heard in recent years.
Lexaria Closes Financing, Enters Investor Relations Agreement, Issues Options
KELOWNA, British Columbia, June 6, 2016 /Weed Wire/ —Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (OTCQB:LXRP) (CSE:LXX) (the “Company”) announces it has closed the private placement equity financing announced May 31.
Canada’s Trudeau to Legalize Marijuana, But Not Smoke It
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has admitted to smoking marijuana in the past, said on Thursday he has no plans to light up even after his government makes it legal to do so.
Aphria Announces Project to More Than Double Growing Capacity
LEAMINGTON, Ontario, June 2, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:APH) is pleased to announce that its board approved a fully funded $10 million capital project.
Lexaria Intends to Complete an Equity Financing of CDN$100,000
KELOWNA, British Columbia, May 31, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (OTCQB:LXRP) (CSE:LXX) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”) reports its intention to complete a non-brokered private placement financing of 700,000 equity units priced at US$0.11.
Police Raid Toronto Pot Dispensaries for Non-medical Marijuana Traffickers
Toronto police raided several marijuana dispensaries across the city on Thursday, charging people for trafficking non-medical marijuana.
Canada: America’s Next Marijuana Capital
In a number of states, the legal use of marijuana for recreational purposes is well on its way, but it remains illegal on a federal level.
Mettrum Receives License Amendment for the Sale of Medical Cannabis and Extracts at its 60,000 Square Foot Facility in Bowmanville
TORONTO, Ontario, May 9, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Mettrum Health Corp. announced that the Company has received an amendment to its license to include both the production and sale of medical cannabis and extracts from Health Canada under the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (Canada)(“MMPR”) at its 60,000 square foot production and distribution facility located in Bowmanville, Ontario.
Canopy Growth Corporation Heads Down Under
SMITH FALLS, Ontario, May 9, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: CGC), parent company of licensed producers Tweed Inc. (Tweed), Tweed Farms Inc. (Tweed Farms), and Bedrocan Canada Inc., is pleased to announce a partnership with AusCann Group Holdings Ltd. (AusCann), an early leader in the nascent Australian medical cannabis industry.
Canada’s Largest Drugstore: Let Pharmacies Dispense Medical Marijuana
On May 5, 2016, Galen Weston, president of Loblaw (OTC:LBLCF), Canada’s largest drugstore and grocery chain, announced at the company’s annual general meeting that Loblaw believes pharmacies should be able to dispense medical marijuana.
True Leaf Announces Private Placement
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 29, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. (CSE: MJ) (the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 19,047,619 common shares at a price of $0.105 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$2,000,000 (the “Offering”).
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.
WeedMD Secures License to Cultivate Medical Marihuana from Health Canada
TORONTO, Onatario, April 25, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — WeedMD Rx Inc., (“WeedMD” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that Health Canada has officially licenced the company to cultivate medical cannabis for patients across Canada.
Kush Bottles Reports Q2 Financial Results: Revenues More than Double, Profits Continue to Grow
LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Kush Bottles, Inc. (OTCQB: KSHB), a premier supplier of packaging solutions and accessories for the legal cannabis industry, reported its financial results for second quarter, fiscal year 2016.
CPhA Calls for Pharmacists’ Role in the Management and Dispensing of Medical Marijuana
OTTAWA, April 7, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — To enhance public and patient safety in the rapidly evolving medical marijuana environment, today the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is recommending that pharmacists play a front-line role in patient management and dispensing of medical marijuana.
Tweed Farms Achieves Major Milestone - 375 000 sq. ft. Now Approved for Dried Marijuana Production and Processing
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario, March 31, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Tweed Farms Inc. is now licensed to produce, possess and ship dried marijuana at its facilities in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
Lexaria Announces Groundbreaking Technology Licensing Agreement
KELOWNA, British Columbia, March 22, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria, Corp. (OTCQB:LXRP) (CSE:LXX) (the “Company”) is very pleased to announced it has effected a Letter of Intent to license its patent pending technology for the purpose of entering the U.S. regulated medical and adult use cannabis edibles marketplace.
Meet Tweed Main Street: Bringing the Conversation to Main Street
BARRIE, Ontario, March 17, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Tweed Inc. (“Tweed” or “the Company”) is pleased to unveil a new look for its bricks and mortar operations and to announce plans to open its newest site in Barrie, Ontario.
Supreme Obtains MMPR License to Cultivate Medical Marijuana
TORONTO, ON, March 11, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Supreme Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the “Company” or “Supreme”) (OTC PINK:SPRWF)(CSE:SL) is pleased to announce its wholly-owned subsidiary, Advanced Medical Marihuana Canada (“AMMCan”) has been granted a license to cultivate medical marijuana pursuant to the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (the “MMPR”).
OrganiGram: Strong Q2 Sales and Inventory Highlights
MONCTON, NB, March 11, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — OrganiGram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OGI) (OTCQB:OGRMF) is pleased to announce its revenue results for the three months ended February 29th, 2016. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise stated.
Majority of Canadians Agree Pot Should Be Legal: Poll
A strong majority of Canadians agree with the Liberal government’s plan to legalize marijuana, and half of them feel users should be able to grow their own pot at home, a new Globe and Mail/Nanos Research poll has found.
Federal Court of Canada: Patients Can Grow Medical Marijuana
On Feb. 24, 2016, the Federal Court of Canada ruled in Allard v. Canada that medical marijuana patients have the right to cultivate their own medicine, striking down a previous ban on at-home cultivation.
Canopy Growth Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results
SMITH FALLS, ON, Feb. 25, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or “the Company”) (TSXV: CGC) today released its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2016 ended December 31, 2015.
Tweed and Bedrocan Canada Respond to Allard Decision
SMITH FALLS, ON, Feb. 24, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Today the Federal Court released its decision in the case of Allard et al v. Canada.
Canadian Pharmacy in Negotiations to Sell Medical Marijuana
One of Canada’s largest pharmacy chains is reportedly pushing to become a provider of medical marijuana.
Health Canada Grants THC BioMed Marijuana Cultivation License
On Feb. 22, 2016, THC BioMed Intl. Ltd. (CSE:THC)(OTC PINK:THCBF)(FRANKFURT:TFHC) announced that its subsidiary THC BioMed Ltd. was granted a cultivation license by Health Canada under the country’s Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations.
Bedrocan Canada Receives License Renewal; Launches Next Phase of Affordability Initiative
TORONTO & ONTARIO, Feb. 18, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Bedrocan Canada Inc. (“Bedrocan Canada” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the renewal of its license for its main production facility in the Toronto area.
Lexaria Intends to Complete a Convertible Debenture Financing of US$400,000 and an Equity Financing of US$400,000
KELOWNA, British Columbia, Feb. 18, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria Corp. (OTCQB: LXRP) (CSE: LXX) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”) reports its intention to complete a convertible debenture financing of up to US$400,000 that pays 10% simple interest per annum, with a 4 1/2 year term.
Tweed Partners with Snoop Dogg in Canada
On Feb. 12, 2016, Tweed Inc., a subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation (TSXV: CGC), announced a partnership with Snoop Dogg to customize brand strategy and curated content exclusively for its Canadian market.
Wildflower Products Now Available in Washington State Dispensary Market
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 3, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Wildflower Marijuana Inc. (CSE: SUN) (FWB:RSP) (the “Company”) announces that it has reached a major milestone by becoming Canada’s first cannabis company to launch a line of products into the legal US cannabis market.
ESEV Genetics Scores With Canada’s Aphria to Create Strongest Strains
LEAMINGTON, Ontario, Feb. 1, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Aphria Inc (TSX VENTURE:APH), one of Canada’s leading large scale producers of medical-grade cannabis, partners with pioneering ESEV Genetics to develop and bring to market the highest quality strains of cannabis available to treat a range of medical conditions.
Marijuana Stocks Trend Down in 2015
Viridian Capital Advisors today released its 2015 Cannabis Industry Report and Stock Index.
Global Perception of Marijuana Slowly Shifting
Marijuana is a global issue, and it seems that despite international treaties and sanctions that vilify the drug, many countries are moving forward in attempt to embrace it.
Understanding Canadian Public Markets
While investment in cannabis industries is limited in the U.S. by federal law, Canadian companies and investors don’t face these same restrictions.
Trudeau Gives Canadians Reasons for Recreational Legalization
During a press conference on Jan. 13, 2016, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed two main reasons why Canada is pursuing recreational marijuana legalization: to protect minors from accessing marijuana and to squelch the black market’s marijuana revenue.
The Cannabis Go-Betweens in a Legalization Affair
There are many ways to continue the investment affair with cannabis. Many products beside the plant could be your go-betweens.
Lexaria Closes Financing and Announces Conference Participation
KELOWNA, British Columbia, Dec. 10, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria Corp. (OTCQB: LXRP) (CSE: LXX) announces it has closed the Private Placement financing announced on September 18.
Canada, Cannabis and Trudeau: Working from Tea Leaves
Justin Trudeau is the new Prime Minister of Canada. He earned that office after an election campaign in which the legalization of marijuana was, explicitly, a contested issue.
The Bulldog: Building a Global Brand in the Cannabis Industry
A powerful brand should have very high awareness among the target customer base who recognize your brand and know what you have to offer them versus the alternative.
GGS Structures to Speak at Tribal Conference
ONTARIO, Oct. 22, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — GGS Structures Inc. is pleased to confirm that Michael Camplin will be presenting at the Monarch America first educational seminar in conjunction with the Santee Sioux Tribe of Flandreau, South Dakota, October 26-28.
Lexaria Announces Product Update and International Expansion
KELOWNA, British Columbia, Oct. 8, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria Corp. (OTCQB: LXRP) (CSE: LXX) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”) is pleased to announce that the manufacturing process to infuse active hemp oil utilizing Lexaria’s patent pending technology designed to provide higher bioavailability, has been completed for both coffee and hot chocolate.
Marijuana Competitions Throughout North America
Award Winning—you see it on bottles of whiskey, wine and local microbrews. As the marijuana industry grows, you may start to see these words more and more on cannabis labels.
Canopy Growth Corporation Officially Acquires MedCannAccess
SMITHS FALLS, ON, Oct. 2, 2015 /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSXV: CGC) (the “Company”), parent company of licensed medical marijuana producers Tweed Inc. (“Tweed”), Tweed Farms Inc. (“Tweed Farms”) and Bedrocan Canada Inc. (“Bedrocan Canada”), is pleased to announce it has officially closed the previously announced acquisition of MedCannAccess (“MCA”) in an all-equity transaction.
Tweed Farms Granted License for Entire 350,000 Square Foot Facility
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON, Sept. 30, 2015 /CNW/ — Tweed Farms Inc. (Tweed Farms), wholly owned subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX.V: CGC) (Canopy Growth), has received Health Canada approval to commence cannabis cultivation in all 350,000 sq. ft. of the facility’s growing space.
Mettrum Health Corporation Launches Line of Hemp-based Foods
TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2015 /CNW/ - Mettrum Health Corp. (“Mettrum”) (TSXV:MT) (TSXV:MT.WT) has launched Mettrum Originals™, a line of hemp-based foods created with a focus on nutrition, great taste and convenience, giving Canadians an easy way to integrate hemp and its health benefits into their diets.
Tweed Marijuana Inc. Renamed Canopy Growth Corporation
SMITHS FALLS, ON, Sept. 21, 2015 /CNW/ — At its recent Annual General Meeting, Tweed Marijuana Inc. shareholders voted in favour of changing the company’s trading and corporate name to Canopy Growth Corporation (“CGC” or the “Company”).
Amended: Lexaria Intends to Complete a US $2,520,000 Financing
KELOWNA, B.C., Sept. 18, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Lexaria Corp. (OTCQB: LXRP) (CSE: LXX) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”) reports its intention to complete a non-brokered private placement financing, consisting of 14,000,000 Equity Units at US$0.18 per unit, to raise gross proceeds of up to US $2,520,000 (the “Private Placement”).