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| Feb 9, 2026 |
'Our position will remain the same': Newmarket council not moving on allowing cannabis stores Newmarket council indicated it would not change its position on allowing retail cannabis stores in town until it gains more planning control. |
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| Feb 8, 2026 |
Advocates push for change on retail cannabis
Advocates are once again urging Newmarket council to reconsider its ban on retail cannabis stores. |
| Feb 6, 2026 |
Ohio Sues Major U.S. Cannabis Companies Over 'Anti-Competitive Conduct' In an antitrust lawsuit, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has accused nine multi-state cannabis operators of engaging in anti-competitive conduct to reduce product choice and keep prices artificially high, harming both consumers and smaller, Ohio-based cannabis businesses. |
| Feb 6, 2026 |
Alberta cannabis growers call for tax revenue reinvestment, regulatory reform Cannabis growers say the Alberta government needs to do more to help the industry thrive in the province. |
| Feb 6, 2026 |
A New Government-Run Marijuana Store Just Opened In Minnesota The first government-run marijuana retailer in Minnesota has officially opened its doors, marking another milestone in the state's adult-use cannabis program. |
| Feb 4, 2026 |
The Cannabis Stock Big Money Managers Are Quietly Buying Canada-based Canopy Growth(NASDAQ: CGC) is one of the largest publicly traded pot producers. However, despite this, the company has remained consistently unprofitable. |
| Feb 4, 2026 |
Ontario heavy machine operator fired for allegedly smoking pot at lunch gets job back An arbitrator has ordered the immediate reinstatement of a heavy machine operator fired last summer from a “safety sensitive” plant in Toronto for allegedly getting high at lunch, then behaving in an “insolent” manner towards a senior manager after he was suspended pending investigation of cannabis use. |
| Feb 3, 2026 |
Cannabis recall due to heavy metal expanded to more products A recent cannabis product recall has now been updated to add seven new lots due to heavy metal contamination. |
| Feb 2, 2026 |
Dry January boosts THC beverage sales, but effect is felt year-round Dry January is not just a month of alcohol abstention. With more Americans seeking alcohol alternatives year-round, January is the launchpad for THC-infused beverages – the cannabis industry’s most aggressive move into the mainstream. |
| Jan 30, 2026 |
This Physicist Says He May Have Forever Changed Grow Lights, Cannabis Storage Boulderlamp is a small company founded by Fazle Quazi in 2009 that makes grow lights in Colorado. Quazi, a physicist and electrical engineer, said his company specializes in customized, American-made lighting solutions. Given the nature of a small business, he stressed that his company focuses on premier customer service, responding to clients in near real-time. |
| Jan 30, 2026 |
Cannabis Stocks Rally Begin 2026 Badly Cannabis stocks, as measured by the Global Cannabis Stock Index, were quite volatile in 2024 and then in 2025 as well. While the index did rally in December, it fell for the year. The index dropped 10.6% in January to 5.89. |
| Jan 30, 2026 |
Lessons That Successful Marijuana Retailers Have Learned Mike Khemmoro expected the launch of Mango Cannabis' New Buffalo store in Michigan to follow a familiar playbook. As chief operating officer of the small multistate company, which operates retail locations across four states, he anticipated the usual challenges that come with opening a new dispensary. What he did not expect was a sudden change in state tax policy just days before opening. |
| Jan 28, 2026 |
Canadian cannabis sales up 20% in Q2 2025 as licensed area expands
The newest sales and inventory figures from Health Canada indicate total cannabis sales in the medical and recreational markets were up 20% in Q2 2025 (April-June) from June 2024. |
| Jan 27, 2026 |
How the cannabis industry uses Temporary Foreign Workers
The use of temporary foreign workers in Canada's cannabis sector has become an increasingly visible and contentious issue. While the program has long been a cornerstone of Canadian agriculture, cannabis seemingly does not fit neatly into the same model that governs many other crops. |
| Jan 27, 2026 |
Cannabis Cultivation Market Analysis Report 2026: $464.91 Bn Opportunities, Trends, Competitive Landscape, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F Dublin, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The "Cannabis Cultivation Market Report 2026" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. |
| Jan 27, 2026 |
Largest Entertainment Arena In US Partners With Cannabis Businesses To Sell THC Drinks At Concerts And Live Events The brands-Señorita and RYTHM-announced the years-long partnership with the United Center in Chicago on Tuesday. Adults 21 and older will have the change to enjoy a variety of THC drinks for live events at the arena, which is home to the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls. |
| Jan 26, 2026 |
Canadian cannabis prices level off as retail sales continue to climb Retail cannabis sales in Canada bounced back in November 2025 following a significant decline in October due to a strike that led to significantly lower sales in BC from late September to late October. |
| Jan 26, 2026 |
Grow Up Vancouver sets the tone for 2026 cannabis The beginning of this cannabis year was marked by the latest edition of the Grow Up conference in Vancouver, which seems to be setting the tone for what to expect from the industry in 2026. |
| Jan 23, 2026 |
Safety of commercially sold cannabis not guaranteed: McGill study Commercially sold cannabis may still contain toxic fungi and residues, even if it has been irradiated in accordance with standard industry practices, warn researchers at McGill University. |
| Jan 23, 2026 |
Canadian Cannabis Sales Lifted in November Statistics Canada released November retail sales for the country, with cannabis sales increasing from the October levels, up 6.6% to C$477.9 million. This sequential increase was up 10.2% on a per-day basis more due to the lower number of days as the prior month. |