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Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Issues RFP for Cannabis Retailers

Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Issues RFP for Cannabis Retailers

Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Issues RFP for Cannabis Retailers

While the province of Newfoundland and Labrador has its key policies in place for recreational legalization and has secured a supply agreement with Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX:WEED) to provide cannabis for the province, it is now ready to hear from prospective cannabis retailers.

Most Canadian Cannabis Producers Expect Consolidation of Competition

Most Canadian Cannabis Producers Expect Consolidation of Competition

While Canadian cannabis producers are preparing for the country’s roll out of recreational cannabis, they are also preparing for a potential shift in the market’s landscape.

Beer Distributor’s Play for Cannabis Beverages Amps Canadian Company’s Stock

Beer Distributor’s Play for Cannabis Beverages Amps Canadian Company’s Stock

Drinkable cannabis has been on the rise since the advent of states in America with recreational marijuana legalization and now that Canada is on the brink of implementing recreational legalization, a recently announced strategic relationship has the future of Canadian cannabis beverages looking bright.

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Canopy Growth Increases International Footprint by Expanding into Jamaican Medical Market With the Introduction of Tweed JA

SMITHS FALLS, ON and KINGSTON, JAMAICA, Oct. 25, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) is pleased to announce that it has launched a strategic partnership in the Jamaican cannabis market as part of its ongoing international expansion.

This Is Why the North American Marijuana Index Increased 6% in September

This Is Why the North American Marijuana Index Increased 6% in September

The North American Marijuana Index, a stock index that tracks the top performing cannabis stocks in the U.S. and Canada, increased 6% in September on strong Canadian momentum.

Two Public Companies to Supply New Brunswick Recreational Marijuana

Two Public Companies to Supply New Brunswick Recreational Marijuana

On Sept. 15, 2017, the Canadian province of New Brunswick announced during a news conference that Organigram (TSXV:OGI) and Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED), both already licensed producers in Canada’s medical marijuana program, will distribute recreational marijuana to retail stores established by a newly created provincial crown corporation.

Marijuana Index Decreased 11% in August, Cancelling Out July’s Gains

Marijuana Index Decreased 11% in August, Cancelling Out July’s Gains

The North American Marijuana Index, a stock index that tracks the top performing cannabis stocks in the U.S. and Canada, decreased 11% in August.

Marijuana Index Dips 3% in June as Canadian Stocks Continue to Decline

Marijuana Index Dips 3% in June as Canadian Stocks Continue to Decline

The North American Marijuana Index, a stock index that tracks the top performing cannabis stocks in the U.S. and Canada, decreased 3% in June as continued losses in Canada closed out the Index’s second worst performing quarter since its inception in January 2015.

Report: Accelerated Adoption of Cannabis Pressuring Alcohol Volumes

Report: Accelerated Adoption of Cannabis Pressuring Alcohol Volumes

On April 20, 2017, Cowen and Company, a leading Wall Street investment bank, issued a report that shows the accelerated adoption of cannabis pressuring alcohol volumes, with beer most at risk.

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Canopy Growth Corporation Renews Agreement with XIB Consulting Inc.

SMITH FALLS, Ontario, Feb. 17, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (“Canopy Growth” or the “Corporation”) announced that it has renewed the engagement agreement (“agreement”) with XIB Consulting Inc. (“XIB”) that the Corporation announced on April 7, 2016 and subsequently renewed October 7, 2016.

moms" working in marijuana industry face stigma

Moms Working in Marijuana Industry Fight Stigma

More women are legally getting into the pot industry, and many of them are moms. As marijuana is now legal in some form in more than half of all states, Chip Reid takes a look at a medical marijuana cultivation center in Washington, as so-called “pot moms” fight the stigma of their job.

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The Rise of ‘Weed Inc.’

About $1.5 billion a year already — but most of that is from medical marijuana. First legally approved for medical uses in California in 1996, pot is available on prescription in 20 states and the District of Columbia, to relieve pain in conditions ranging from cancer to “writer’s cramp.” So even before Jan. 1, 2014, known as “Legal Day One,” more than 2.5 million Americans carrying special cards could buy weed from licensed dispensaries.

Heed Promotes Cannabis in Canada

When Canadian Kash P. Heed has an opinion on law enforcement, or marijuana for that matter, people listen. Heed previously served as superintendent for the Vancouver Police Department, Chief Constable of the West Vancouver Police Department and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for British Columbia. Since retiring from politics, he has become a medical marijuana consultant for growers concerned about drug policies and security.


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