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| May 10, 2025 |
Cannabis drinks killing alcohol sales? Jon Taffer says there's 'no question' it's ramming the drink A head-turning new trend is hitting bars across America, and it is likely to have a major impact on the spirits market, according to "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer. Cannabis-infused drinks are gaining popularity as an alternative for consumers embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle, and although the effects on the market are too early to tell, Taffer asserts there is "no question" it is shaking up the industry. |
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| May 10, 2025 |
New bill would ease rules on researching cannabis and other schedule I drugs A recently introduced bill, if it passes, would allow research on cannabis despite its schedule I status, which some experts say could help policymakers “craft effective” legislation in the future and potentially allow more clinical research on medical cannabis. |
| May 9, 2025 |
Wisconsin Cannabis Legalization Hopes Fade as GOP Lawmakers 'Gut' Governor's Budget Wisconsin will likely remain one of eight states without legalized medical cannabis after Republican lawmakers disemboweled more than 600 of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposals on May 8. |
| May 9, 2025 |
Australian cannabis industry struggles to gain foothold in flood of imports The newly formed Australian Cannabis Cultivators Guild, which represents a majority of the country’s licensed cannabis producers, recently sent a letter to the federal health minister warning that without the government’s assistance, the industry faces dire times in the near future. |
| May 9, 2025 |
Cannabis operator Canopy Growth hit with class action lawsuit Investors in cannabis operator Canopy Growth Corp. have sued the company to recover alleged damages after a poor quarterly earnings report. |
| May 8, 2025 |
Winnipeg driver claims he got licence suspended because of 'inaccurate' cannabis test A Winnipeg man says police temporarily suspended his licence for driving while high even though he was not under the influence, and is arguing the test used by officers wasn't accurate. |
| May 8, 2025 |
Scientists Discovered a Cannabis Compound Inside a Totally Different Plant Scientists have discovered cannabidiol, a compound in cannabis known as CBD, in a common Brazilian plant, opening potential new avenues to produce the increasingly popular substance. |
| May 7, 2025 |
Higher Returns with Aurora Cannabis – Initiation Report Aurora Cannabis Inc. (Nasdaq: ACB), a federally-licensed producer of medical and consumer cannabis, is attractively positioned as an early leader in global regulated markets. ACB leverages a best-in-class brand portfolio to grow and sell products across all major cannabis categories. And it’s translating to results: the company just delivered a top-down beat on strengthening industry tailwinds and expanding global sales. |
| May 6, 2025 |
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill To Legalize Marijuana Sales Through State-Owned Stores The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has given initial approval to a bill that would legalize marijuana with a novel model of state-run stores. |
| May 6, 2025 |
Victoria councillors put forward motion to loosen staff requirements at cannabis stores Two Victoria councillors are putting a motion to council to loosen some business licensing regulations at cannabis retailers throughout the city to help keep them open. |
| May 6, 2025 |
Canopy Growth Drives Innovation in High-Demand Segments with Latest Product Launches SMITHS FALLS, ON. May 6, 2025 — Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (Nasdaq: CGC), a world-leading cannabis company dedicated to unleashing the power of cannabis to improve lives, has launched a series of product innovations targeting Canada’s fastest-growing adult-use categories[1]. The lineup reflects a focused strategy built around four high-demand formats: vapes, high-THC flower, pre-rolls (including infused), and edibles. |
| May 5, 2025 |
A fight over marijuana ads in Mississippi hits the Supreme Court WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Mississippi’s near-total restriction on the advertising of medical marijuana. Mississippi voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana in 2020, but the state tightly controls how the product can be promoted. |
| May 4, 2025 |
Stress, not identity, drives riskier cannabis use among sexually diverse youth, new study finds Cannabis is undoubtedly a polarizing substance. On one side: a century of restrictive laws made cannabis illegal. This was based on little science. On the other side: a torrent of wellness claims encourage consumers to buy cannabis products. These claims are also based on little science. |
| May 2, 2025 |
Mounties seize 33kg of cannabis from minivan near Yale, B.C.
Mounties with the BC Highway Patrol say they seized a whopping 33 kilograms of cannabis from a minivan after it was pulled over for a routine traffic stop on the Trans-Canada Highway near Yale. |
| May 2, 2025 |
Why One-Time Cannabis Darling Tilray Is Now High On BeerWhy One-Time Cannabis Darling Tilray Is Now In July 2018, Tilray, the Canadian-based cannabis company, went public on the Nasdaq, becoming one of the first weed firms to list on a big U.S. exchange. On its first day of trading, shares jumped 35% and Tilray became the first beloved pot stock. |
| May 1, 2025 |
New Cannabis Consumption Trends, Regulatory Shifts Seen Driving Market in 2025 Understanding trends in the cannabis industry is paramount for investors eyeing a market with steady growth potential, but the landscape is complex as products and regulations continue to evolve. |
| May 1, 2025 |
17 Lessons Learned in Commercial Cannabis Cultivation
When breeders introduce a new plant in ornamental horticulture, it typically comes with detailed instructions on how to grow that plant at scale successfully. In commercial cannabis, cultivators are often writing the book as they go, incorporating lessons they learn along the way. |
| May 1, 2025 |
The great cannabis cultivation debate: hand- or machine-trim?
Choosing whether to trim cannabis by hand or machine is a decision that impacts both the final aesthetic and the perceived quality of marijuana buds as well as a cultivator’s operational efficiency and the bottom line. |
| May 1, 2025 |
Researchers Announce They’ve Discovered A New Cannabinoid In Marijuana Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the marijuana plant as well as a number of other compounds “reported for the first time from the flowers of C. sativa.” |
| Apr 30, 2025 |
The ‘entourage effect’ — what we don’t know about how cannabis works In the years since legalization, there has been a tremendous surge in the number of cannabis products available to Canadian consumers, many offering tailored experiences to enhance seemingly any mood or activity. |