Month: September 2018 (Page 18)

There’s no denying that life, with its unpredictable twists and turns, can be a bit overwhelming a lot of the time. Though many people don’t like to talk about it, depression has become a common ailment among both teens and adults, with more than 300 million people affected by it worldwide. SomeContinue Reading

Last week, several hundred eager cannabis entrepreneurs and thought leaders converged at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario for the aptly-named Grow Up Conference & Expo. Canada is only weeks away from the launch of legal adult-use cannabis sales, and the excitement was apparent throughout the various panels, exhibitsContinue Reading

Two multinational insurance companies have given the green light to underwriting cannabis-related businesses in Canada, allowing companies in the burgeoning sector to grow their operations while reducing risks and liabilities. Lloyd’s of London and Hub International both announced plans to enter the cannabis industry in Canada. In a bulletin, Lloyd’sContinue Reading

Seattle-based marijuana retailer Have a Heart closed a $25 million series A funding round, led by private investors. According to a news release, the investment came from backers with experience in the cannabis and technology industries. The infusion of cash should help the company continue to expand. Here’s what youContinue Reading

CannTrust – one of Canada’s leading purveyors of cannabis – inked a strategic partnership with Breakthru Beverage Group to establish a cannabis-focused sales brokerage company. The exclusive partnership will develop a route-to-market platform for CannTrust’s recreational cannabis products in Canada. The sales brokerage company will be a new subsidiary ofContinue Reading