No major marijuana sales impact seen from vaping illness outbreak as MJ retailers focus on consumer education A recent outbreak of pulmonary illnesses tied to electronic vaping devices has reportedly caused five deaths and sickened 450 people, but state-legal cannabis retailers across the United States have not yet been... more →

Cannabis producer CannTrust lays off 180 workers after regulatory problems VAUGHAN, Ont. — CannTrust Holdings Inc. is laying off about 180 people — about 20 per cent of the Ontario-based cannabis company’s workforce — following repeated problems with both its product and how it has been produced. “The move is expected... more →

High Tide Opens Canna Cabana Stores in Calgary and Vegreville Bringing its Total to 19 Locations across Alberta High Tide Inc. (“High Tide” or the “Company”) (CSE:HITI) (OTCQB:HITIF) (Frankfurt:2LY), an Alberta-based, retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the manufacturing and wholesale distribution of smoking... more →

CannTrust Slashes Workforce By 20% Amidst Continuing Corporate Crisis CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company”) (TSX: TRST, NYSE: CTST) announced today that both the Special Committee of its Board and its new executive leadership team continue to make progress on bringing CannTrust’s operations and procedures... more →

CannTrust affirms its commitment to regulatory compliance and restoring trust As part of its Review of Operations, CannTrust reduces workforce and spend while preserving key talent. VAUGHAN, ON, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company”) (TSX: TRST, NYSE: CTST) announced today... more →

Anti-Cannabis Group Hides in the Shadows What exactly is the anti-cannabis group, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM)? We don’t know. The organization refuses to identify the sources of its funding. We know what it does. It spreads anti-cannabis fiction in an effort to block cannabis... more →

Vitamin E Acetate In Cannabis Products Possibly Causing Vape-Related Illnesses New York officials may have found an answer for the mysterious rash of illnesses linked to vaping that has already claimed three lives in the United States. On Thursday, the state’s Department of Health announced that it had uncovered lab results that... more →

This Week In Cannabis Investing September 6th It was a holiday-shortened week for investors following Labor Day. There was very little big news emanating from the cannabis industry. Tuesday, the Seed Investor took another look at a popular debate among cannabis investors. Are the best... more →

Chemesis Is Quietly Putting Key Pieces In Place To Capitalize On The U.S. Cannabis Market Last month, we published an update on Chemesis International Inc. (CSI.CN) (CADMF) which has been laser focused on the US cannabis market and this is an opportunity to put on your radar. 2019 has been a banner year for the US cannabis company... more →

Cannabis firms, policymakers must work hand-in-hand, ex-Canadian prime minister says in MJBizConINT’L keynote Former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell addresses the audience at the second MJBizConINT’L in Toronto. (Photo by Soliman Productions) Marijuana companies must take an active role in working with policymakers,... more →