Legislation
Saskatchewan Sets its Rules for Recreational Marijuana Use
Saskatchewan Recreational Cannabis Use: With the law on recreational cannabis passed in Canada, rules surrounding the allowable use of the drug are emerging. Bill C-45 was passed in mid-June by a 52-29 vote. It will ... [Read]
Investing & Finance
Here Are the Best Marijuana Stocks in Q2!
Best marijuana stocks in Q2: At the beginning of 2018, nearly every marijuana stock was down. Pot stocks had climbed a massive amount since 2016, so it was not surprising that they would dip at ... [Read]
Investing & Finance
CannaRoyalty Closes Acquisition with FloraCal
CannaRoyalty Acquires FloraCal: CannaRoyalty (OTCMKTS:CNNRF) has announced today that it has closed its acquisition of FloraCal Farms, a licensed premium craft cannabis producer located in Sonoma County, California. FloraCal produces an average of 1,000 kg of craft ... [Read]
Legislation
UK’s Chief Medical Officer Advises Law Change to Legalize Medical Cannabis
The UK's top doctor Dame Sally has advised a law change to allow the prescription of medical cannabis. The UK's chief medical officer has stated that the herbal plant should “be prescribed under controlled conditions ... [Read]
Aphria Inc.
Aphria Wants to Hire Another 25 Skilled Workers
Aphria is hiring: CEO of Aphria (TSE:APH) Vic Neufeld is looking for more staff. Aphria's employee base is already 250 people strong but the company needs another "20-25" skilled workers who specialize in product innovation, oil ... [Read]
Legislation
Legalizing Cannabis Would Generate £1bn in Tax for the UK
£1bn in Tax for the UK: There is a potential £1bn on the table for the UK if it legalizes cannabis. A think tank has estimated that legalizing the class B drug would generate £1bn ... [Read]
Biotechnology
Imperial Brands Shares Jump after Investment into Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies
Imperial Brands (LON:IMB), one of the world's largest tobacco companies has bought a minority stake in Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCT). Shares in the company rose as a result: Source: Google Finance This investment is considered one ... [Read]
Legislation
England and Medical Cannabis: Are We Seeing a Change of Heart?
England and Medical Cannabis: England will allow the prescription of medical cannabis for extreme cases within a fortnight. This is major news which could mark a turning point for cannabis legalization in the country, that until ... [Read]
Canopy Growth Corporation
Canopy Growth Corporation Releases Q4 Results – Stocks Fall
Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX:WEED) released it's Q4 sales report today which showed a loss in its most recent quarter. This loss was attested to massive operational costs — a 149% surge in overall operating expenses ... [Read]
Legislation
Oklahoma Passes Medical Marijuana
Oklahoma passes medical marijuana: Oklahoma has become the 30th State in the US to legalize medical marijuana. Oklahoma Says Yes - Support for Medical Marijuana State Question 788 was the result of a signature-drive that ... [Read]