Strong Edibles and Lack of Education to Blame for Spike in Cannabis Overdoses
According to reports from CBC News, Canada has been experiencing a spike in cannabis overdoses across the country, and legalization hasn't even kicked in yet. So what's the cause? Ignorance of the drug is one. ... [Read]
Tilray Chosen as One of 14 Cannabis Suppliers for Nova Scotia—Shares Soar
Tilray Canada Ltd. (NASDAQ:TLRY) announced today that it is one of the 14 companies chosen by the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) to fulfill the NSLC purchase order for recreational marijuana in the province. NSLC ... [Read]
Mormon Church Joins Utah Coalition: Emails Members Encouraging a Medical Marijuana “No” Vote
Mormon Church Joins Utah Coalition: In Utah, the Mormon church has sent out an email to its members urging them to vote "no" in an upcoming ballot to legalize medical marijuana. The church is supporting the Drug ... [Read]
Backlash After Canadian Medical Association Calls to End Canada’s Medical Marijuana Program
A feud has broken out between the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and medical cannabis advocates across Canada. The reason? A rather outlandish cry from the organization to scrap Canada's existing medical marijuana program once recreational cannabis becomes ... [Read]
Cannabis Stock Making Gains; One Big Deal Causes A Knock-On Effect
There has been some cannabis stock making gains in the past week and certain occurrences are to thank for it. The first significant move was Constellation Brands' (NYSE:STZ) massive $4 Billion investment boost into its new ... [Read]
Wells Fargo Closes Political Campaign Account For Medical Marijuana Affiliation
Is Wells Fargo anti-medical marijuana? The bank has sparked the debate today by shutting down a Florida political candidate's bank account due to her affiliation with medical cannabis. Let's look at what happened. Is Wells Fargo ... [Read]
Michigan Pure Med Will Bring 400 New Jobs To Marshall With New Facility
USA's Michigan County will be seeing an employment boost in the form of medical marijuana jobs. The city of Marshall is the approved location for a brand new Michigan Pure Med headquarters, and the new ... [Read]
Cannabis Beer Market: Constellation Ups Investment as Province Builds Cannabis Brewery
The cannabis beer market is expected to be huge and there is much anticipation ahead of Canada's legalization of recreational marijuana which will take effect in October. Today's news adds to the brewing hype. The Cannabis Beer ... [Read]
Surterra Wellness Wants to Bring Medical Marijuana to Amelia Courthouse, Virginia
Georgia-based cannabis company, Surterra Wellness, is joining the list of similar firms hoping to open a Medical Marijuana dispensary in Amelia Courthouse, Virginia. It joins eight other marijuana companies who also applied to the Virginia Board ... [Read]
Lineage Grow and Harborside Cannabis to Go Public in $200 Million Deal
Canadian company Lineage Grow Company Ltd. (CSE:BUDD) and iconic California cannabis company Harborside have entered an agreement. The deal, announced today, is a reverse takeover that sees Harborside—a public company—being bought over by the smaller Lineage ... [Read]