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Jun 19, 2026	In the cannabis industry, ‘culture’ is revealed in hard times Cannabis companies are eager - sometimes desperate - to show authentic "cannabis culture." But companies create and maintain culture through consistent actions, our columnist argues.
Jun 18, 2026	Nova Scotia Reports $138.8 Million in Cannabis Sales for Fiscal 2025/26 The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) sold $138.8 million worth of cannabis in the fiscal year 2025/26, ending March 31, 2026, increasing 9.3% year over year. The NSLC reported total sales of $898.4 million, including $759.5 million in beverage alcohol sales. Total earnings for the agency for the year were $268.8 million, down 4.1% from the previous year. Cannabis transactions increased 4%, with the average basket value increasing 5% to $39.50. Nova Scotia cannabis sales increased 10.2% to $39.9 million. Nova Scotia cannabis accounts for 28.7% of all cannabis sales. The average price per gram for cannabis decreased by 0.3% to $5.70.
Jun 18, 2026	High Doses of CBD Superior to Placebo in Treating Neuropathic Pain Sydney, Australia: The daily use of CBD is safe and effective for treating chronic neuropathic pain, according to placebo-controlled clinical trial data published in the journal eClinical Medicine. Australian researchers assessed the consumption of oral THC versus a placebo among a cohort of 38 patients with spinal cord-related neuropathy. Study participants receiving the intervention used increasingly higher doses of oral CBD throughout the trial, with patients consuming 800 milligrams of CBD daily for the final four weeks of the study. Patients’ pain levels were assessed one week prior to the start of the trial and again at the conclusion of the study.
Jun 18, 2026	Study Shows Marijuana Extracts Notably Improve Symptoms of Cancer Patients A new clinical study indicates that cannabis-derived medicinal extracts may help reduce several symptoms associated with cancer, including difficulty sleeping and anxiety, though patient responses varied considerably depending on which cannabinoid profile worked best for each individual. The study team evaluated oil-based formulations with different proportions of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) using a randomized, placebo-controlled trial that was triple-blinded to reduce bias. Overall results suggest that cannabis oil treatments produced meaningful relief in about half of participants, with improvements most often reported in sleep-related issues and closely connected symptoms. When outcomes were averaged across the study population, no single formulation consistently showed superior performance compared with the others.
Jun 18, 2026	Medical Cannabis in France: What the First Major Study Reveals About Its Actual Impact Four years after the launch of the national pilot program, a study commissioned by the ANSM finally provides concrete data on the effect of medical cannabis on treatments and the care pathways of French patients. The results, published in September 2025 by the AHeaD team at the Inserm Research Center at the University of Bordeaux and obtained by the Union of Industrialists for the Promotion of Hemp Extracts (UIVEC) following a CADA request, are encouraging.
Jun 18, 2026	Minnesota cannabis store owners lament testing backlog: "It's getting frustrating for everyone involved" One of five cannabis testing sites in Minnesota is shutting down, citing exorbitant costs as the reason. William Drexler is moving product he has around as he waits patiently for more. He says customers who come into Grey Area, on Grand Avenue in St. Paul, are looking for adult-use items, which he says are being held up by a backlog in testing.
Jun 18, 2026	Massachusetts caps cannabis cultivation, expands retail Massachusetts cannabis regulators recently moved in two directions at once, freezing one part of the market while opening another. As of June 16, the state Cannabis Control Commission has temporarily stopped accepting new applications for marijuana cultivation licenses, according to an agency bulletin. With an estimated 1 square foot to 1.2 square feet of licensed canopy per adult age 21 or older, Massachusetts has significantly more cultivation capacity per capita than nearby Connecticut, where prices are higher, according to the CCC.
Jun 18, 2026	Cannabis Stocks Pop As Another U.S. Company Applies to List on NYSE That was fast: California cannabis company Glass House Brands on Wednesday applied to become the second U.S. cannabis firm to list on the NYSE, following the path laid by competitor Trulieve last week. Glass House stock popped about 5% on Thursday and is up about 52% since January 1. Trulieve stock rose about 5% and is up about 16% this year. The AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (MSOS) is up 4% Thursday and about 4% since January 1, though still about 90% below its 2021 all-time high.
Jun 18, 2026	Union Warns of Possible Ontario Cannabis Store Labour Action as Negotiations Continue The labour union representing some workers at the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) is warning cannabis retailers across the province of a potential labour disruption that the union says could affect services. In a letter sent to cannabis retailers on June 15, 2026, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) warns of ongoing negotiations and a possible labour disruption if union demands are not met following a final bargaining session with the OCS on June 22. The union represents approximately 200,000 members across Ontario, including employees at the OCS.
Jun 18, 2026	Plant-Derived Cannabis Formula Granted ‘Breakthrough’ Designation by FDA for Pain Treatment Regulators at the US Food and Drug Administration have granted ‘Breakthrough Therapy Designation’ to a proprietary cannabis extract (VER-01) containing 2.5 milligrams of THC and standardized percentages of CBD and CBG (cannabigerol). A press release issued by the product’s manufacturer, VERTANICAL, states that the designation “is intended to expedite the development and review of investigational medicines where preliminary clinical evidence indicates the potential for substantial improvement over available therapies.” The FDA’s decision follows the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial concluding that patients who consumed the cannabis extract experienced greater mean pain reduction than did those taking opioids.
Jun 18, 2026	Supreme Court Upholds Marijuana Users’ Gun Rights, Rejecting Trump DOJ Arguments In Major Second Amendment Case The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously sided with a man who was prosecuted for possessing a gun while being a regular consumer of marijuana, ruling that the government’s actions violate the Second Amendment. The opinion authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch is narrow in scope and does not entirely strike down the federal law known as 922(g)(3) that prohibits people who illegally consume controlled substances from possessing or purchasing firearms.
Jun 18, 2026	Illinois Senate candidate Juliana Stratton calls for federal cannabis legalization Cannabis policy is becoming a more prominent campaign issue for politicians across the country. Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, is leaning into her state’s industry success story in her run for office, telling the crowd at this week’s IgniteIt Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago that pot is a priority. “I would love to see us legalize cannabis on the federal level,” she said during the show’s keynote fireside chat.
Jun 18, 2026	More seniors are using cannabis. Utah and Colorado researchers want to know why Many older adults are turning to edible cannabis for the first time to find relief from age-related health issues. Researchers want to better understand their motivations. A new study out of the University of Utah and University of Colorado Boulder surveyed about 170 adults in Colorado over the age of 60 about why they wanted to purchase edible cannabis products. This cohort was primarily seeking to manage pain, sleep, or health concerns.
Jun 18, 2026	Ethan Zohn reveals he tried to get cannabis use approved for Survivor -Survivor champion and Kicking Back host Ethan Zohn reveals the reason he could not get cannabis use approved for the show, but he came close! -How would Survivor be different if cannabis was allowed? Ethan shares his take. -Ethan also names his all-Survivor soccer team. Who made the cut?
Jun 17, 2026	Listed: Cannabis Finally Cracks America’s Major Exchanges Cannabis stocks have, for the last five years or so, represented one of, if not the worst-performing, niche categories on any exchange. Ever since the heady ‘Green’ IPO rush of the late 2010s and early 2020s, MSOS’ stocks tracked by New Cannabis Ventures have plummeted -87.1% in value, while the wider Global Index fell by -85.2% over the same period. Effectively banned from listing on US blue chip exchanges like Nasdaq, any US operators willing to fight their way onto the public markets have been limited to smaller platforms, offering limited access to institutional capital, poor liquidity, and leaving these stocks exposed to the volatility of sentiment-driven retail investors.
Jun 17, 2026	Producers Weigh Cash Flow Risks of Alberta’s New Cannabis Consignment Model Alberta’s recent announcement that it is moving from its current wholesale model for cannabis sold and distributed in the province to a privately managed consignment model is being met with mixed reactions by the producers supplying that market. The memo, shared with the industry in early June, explains how Alberta’s cannabis regulator would, over time, more closely align the province’s wholesale cannabis handling with its wholesale alcohol distribution.
Jun 17, 2026	Illinois Governor Signs Law Restricting Sales of Intoxicating Hemp Products Illinois has enacted new restrictions on intoxicating hemp-derived products, bringing them under rules similar to those governing recreational cannabis sales across the state. Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3222 into law on Friday, establishing a minimum purchase age of 21 for products containing intoxicating hemp compounds. The measure targets products such as HHC, Delta-8 THC, THC-P, and Delta-9 THC, which have largely been sold outside Illinois’ regulated cannabis marketplace.
Jun 17, 2026	NC Senate Democrats propose legalizing cannabis, but prospects hazy A new bill proposed by North Carolina Senate Democrats would put constitutional amendments to legalize recreational and medical cannabis on the ballot. But its odds of getting a vote in the Senate are not high, Republican leadership says.
Jun 17, 2026	No soil, no problem: Arizona company pioneers aeroponic cannabis cultivation Inside a 66,000-square-foot facility nestled in an industrial neighborhood in Phoenix, thousands of cannabis plants grow with their roots hanging freely in the air, receiving only a mist of water. This is Aeriz’s approach to cultivation. The company is a growing operation, and according to Aeriz’s website, it uses 95% less water than traditional soil farming, in a state that desperately needs it.
Jun 17, 2026	Major Restaurant Lobby Group Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal As An Alternative To Alcohol An organization that represents the restaurant industry is calling on Congress to delay the federal recriminalization of hemp THC beverages that is scheduled to take effect later this year and replace it with a regulatory framework that “ensures consumer safety and supports restaurant operators serving these products” as an alternative to alcohol.

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