A Time to Be Still
2018-11-09
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‘Cannabis Saved My Life’: Veterans Share Stories of Healing and Recovery
2018-11-09
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Leafly teams with the Red Badge Project to publish stories from seven veterans who use art and cannabis to cope, heal, and thrive. The post ‘Cannabis Saved My Life’: Veterans Share Stories of Healing and Recovery appeared first on Leafly. Read More: ‘Cannabis Saved My Life’: Veterans ShareContinue Reading
Aphria seeks EU GMP certification prior to closing deal for German distributor
2018-11-09
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Aphria, one of Canada’s largest medical cannabis companies, aims to obtain an essential European quality standard certification before closing its deal to buy a large distributor of pharmaceutical products in Germany. Aphria announced last week its intention to buy Densborn, Germany-based CC Pharma for 24.5 million euros ($28 million) inContinue Reading
Gov wins may provide business boost in some small, moderate cannabis markets
2018-11-09
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A number of pro-cannabis gubernatorial victories in the midterm elections could potentially lead to friendlier environments for marijuana firms in several states with small- to moderate-sized markets. Here are some key winners that cannabis entrepreneurs will be carefully watching: Connecticut: Ned Lamont, a Democrat, said he would like to legalize adult-useContinue Reading
92% of licensed marijuana producers pass sales inspection as Health Canada boosts capacity
2018-11-09
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As Canadian licensed producers of medical cannabis scrambled to increase cultivation capacity in the months leading up to recreational legalization, the agency responsible for regulating marijuana cultivation was busy ramping up inspections and issuing new licenses. Health Canada almost quadrupled the number of presale inspections conducted on licensed producers (LPs)Continue Reading
Willie Nelson Might Be the Most Important Marijuana User
2018-11-09
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“Hey hey, my my” is a Neil Young song, but by all indications, it is Willie Nelson who will never die. Nelson will turn 86 years old in April, but he has years ago eased into a sort of timelessness. The Texas-living godfather of outlaw country still tours constantly, stillContinue Reading
Ohio’s medical marijuana program delayed by lack of operating testing labs
2018-11-09
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A dearth of open cannabis testing labs is delaying Ohio’s medical marijuana program beyond its previously expected November launch date. None of the state’s five licensed labs is testing cannabis for potency and purity yet, which is required by law before sales at dispensaries can begin, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. OhioContinue Reading
Week in Review: Judge tosses NM medical cannabis plant cap, Sessions fired & MA adult-use sales expected to start soon
2018-11-09
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A New Mexico judge strikes down the state’s cap on the number of plants medical marijuana producers can grow, Attorney General Jeff Sessions is fired, and a top cannabis regulator in Massachusetts says adult-use sales are expected to begin soon in the Bay State. Here’s a closer look at some notableContinue Reading
Ontario Cannabis Store sticks to ‘Plan A’ despite lengthy delays
2018-11-09
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A contingency plan developed by the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) to cope with a rotating strike by its exclusive shipper has not been put into action, leading to lengthy shipping delays and thousands of customer complaints. The OCS previously said its contingency plan was “ready in the event orders cannotContinue Reading
2018 Midterm Results Boost Odds for Legal Cannabis in New York
2018-11-08
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In the Nov. 6 midterm election, the Democratic Party won 35 of the New York State Senate’s 63 seats, wresting control of the chamber from Republicans who have led it for much of the last century. Over the past few years, the GOP control of the Senate in an increasinglyContinue Reading