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August 10, 2020

Staff work in a marijuana grow room at Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Growth Corp. says an employee at its Smiths Falls, Ont. facility has tested positive for COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Staff work in a marijuana grow room at Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Growth Corp. says an employee at its Smiths Falls, Ont. facility has tested positive for COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canopy Growth’s quarterly loss narrows due to cost cuts, demand boost

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July 22, 2020

Curious about cannabis vapes? Here are five answers to some commonly asked questions

July 8, 2020

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Cannabis firms see jump in insurance costs to protect leaders as investors sue

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July 6, 2020

Staff work in a marijuana grow room at Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Growth Corp. says an employee at its Smiths Falls, Ont. facility has tested positive for COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Staff work in a marijuana grow room at Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Growth Corp. says an employee at its Smiths Falls, Ont. facility has tested positive for COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canopy Growth worker tests positive for COVID-19, eight more to undergo testing

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June 16, 2020

Employee Sophia Lovink shows off a bag of merchandise at the HOBO Cannabis Company during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Thursday, June 11, 2020. When hospitality business Donnelly Group rang in the new year, opening two Hobo Cannabis Company stores in March and April were top priorities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Employee Sophia Lovink shows off a bag of merchandise at the HOBO Cannabis Company during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Thursday, June 11, 2020. When hospitality business Donnelly Group rang in the new year, opening two Hobo Cannabis Company stores in March and April were top priorities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

New cannabis store launches struggle amid coronavirus pandemic

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June 16, 2020

Chocolate edibles available for authorized retailers are displayed at the Ontario Cannabis Store in Toronto on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Chocolate edibles available for authorized retailers are displayed at the Ontario Cannabis Store in Toronto on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Aurora Cannabis president Steve Dobler stepping down at the end of June

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May 26, 2020

FILE PHOTO: A worker checks cannabis plants inside the Tilray factory hothouse in Cantanhede, Portugal April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: A worker checks cannabis plants inside the Tilray factory hothouse in Cantanhede, Portugal April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante/File Photo

Tilray to close Leamington, Ont., greenhouse over next 6 weeks

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May 12, 2020

Canopy Growth says two top executives have left the cannabis firm

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April 16, 2020

Staff work in a marijuana grow room at Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont., on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp. says it's closing all corporate-owned Tokyo Smoke and Tweed stores later today in an effort to help limit the spread of COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Staff work in a marijuana grow room at Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont., on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp. says it's closing all corporate-owned Tokyo Smoke and Tweed stores later today in an effort to help limit the spread of COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canopy Growth to lay off 85 workers, cease some global operations

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March 20, 2020

Provincial cannabis distributors across the country are making a slew of changes to protect consumers and employees and help deal with a spike in demand amid COVID-19. Consumers line up at a Quebec cannabis store in Montreal on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Provincial cannabis distributors across the country are making a slew of changes to protect consumers and employees and help deal with a spike in demand amid COVID-19. Consumers line up at a Quebec cannabis store in Montreal on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Cannabis stores warn of delivery delays, no same-day shipping and store closure

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March 17, 2020

Packaging for recreational cannabis products are shown at Canopy Growth Corporation's Tweed headquarters in Smiths Falls, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Just after cannabis products started flying off shelves following legalization, Canopy Growth Corp. had an $26.9 million problem. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Packaging for recreational cannabis products are shown at Canopy Growth Corporation's Tweed headquarters in Smiths Falls, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Just after cannabis products started flying off shelves following legalization, Canopy Growth Corp. had an $26.9 million problem. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canopy Growth closing Tokyo Smoke and Tweed retail stores

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March 4, 2020

Staff work in a marijuana grow room at Canopy Growths Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont., on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Growth Corp. has named a veteran Constellation Brands executive as its new chief executive. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Staff work in a marijuana grow room at Canopy Growths Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont., on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Growth Corp. has named a veteran Constellation Brands executive as its new chief executive. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canopy Growth to lay off 500 employees, close two greenhouses

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March 2, 2020

FILE PHOTO: Cannabis plants grow inside the Tilray factory hothouse in Cantanhede, Portugal April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: Cannabis plants grow inside the Tilray factory hothouse in Cantanhede, Portugal April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante/File Photo

Cannabis producer Tilray reports bigger fourth-quarter loss

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February 24, 2020

FILE- This Sept. 11, 2018, file photo shows a marijuana plant in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Curiosity from one the world's largest tobacco companies about the marijuana business sent shares of a Canadian cannabis company higher at the opening bell Tuesday, Dec. 4. Cronos Group confirmed talks late Monday with Marlboro maker Altria about a possible investment. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

FILE- This Sept. 11, 2018, file photo shows a marijuana plant in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Curiosity from one the world's largest tobacco companies about the marijuana business sent shares of a Canadian cannabis company higher at the opening bell Tuesday, Dec. 4. Cronos Group confirmed talks late Monday with Marlboro maker Altria about a possible investment. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Cronos Group delaying release of its fourth-quarter financial results

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February 14, 2020

Staff work in a marijuana grow room that can be viewed by at the new visitors centre at Canopy Growth facility in Smiths Falls, Ont., on Aug. 23, 2018.

Staff work in a marijuana grow room that can be viewed by at the new visitors centre at Canopy Growth facility in Smiths Falls, Ont., on Aug. 23, 2018.

Canopy CEO says company may have trouble offloading assets

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February 13, 2020

CannTrust Facility located at 1396 Balfour Street , Fenwick, Ontario Wednesday July 24, 2019.

CannTrust Facility located at 1396 Balfour Street , Fenwick, Ontario Wednesday July 24, 2019.

Weed producer CannTrust appoints Greg Guyatt as CEO

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February 13, 2020

The symbol for Aurora Cannabis appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as the Canadian company lists on October 23, 2018. Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it incurred a loss in its second quarter that was fueled by the company taking a recent $1 billion writedown. The Edmonton-based cannabis business says in the period ended Dec. 31 its net revenue fell by 26 per cent to reach about $56 million, down from roughly $75 million in the prior quarter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Richard Drew

The symbol for Aurora Cannabis appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as the Canadian company lists on October 23, 2018. Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it incurred a loss in its second quarter that was fueled by the company taking a recent $1 billion writedown. The Edmonton-based cannabis business says in the period ended Dec. 31 its net revenue fell by 26 per cent to reach about $56 million, down from roughly $75 million in the prior quarter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Richard Drew

Aurora Cannabis reports loss following layoffs, writedown and CEO’s departure

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February 11, 2020

A cannabis plant is shown on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. says it has cut about 15 per cent of its workforce. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

A cannabis plant is shown on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. says it has cut about 15 per cent of its workforce. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

The Supreme Cannabis Company cuts about 15 per cent of its workforce, adopts new structure

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February 10, 2020

A woman smokes a marijuana joint at a "Wake and Bake" legalized marijuana event in Toronto on October 17, 2018. Ontario is considering allowing cannabis lounges and cafes as it moves toward an open cannabis market. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

A woman smokes a marijuana joint at a "Wake and Bake" legalized marijuana event in Toronto on October 17, 2018. Ontario is considering allowing cannabis lounges and cafes as it moves toward an open cannabis market. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Ontario considers permitting cannabis cafés as it moves to a more open market

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February 7, 2020

Cannabis seedlings at the new Aurora Cannabis facility in Montreal on November 24, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Cannabis seedlings at the new Aurora Cannabis facility in Montreal on November 24, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Aurora Cannabis shares drop on dismal growth view, near-term hurdles

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February 4, 2020

A worker checks cannabis plants inside the Tilray factory hothouse in Cantanhede, Portugal on April 24, 2019.

A worker checks cannabis plants inside the Tilray factory hothouse in Cantanhede, Portugal on April 24, 2019.

Tilray to lay off 10 per cent of staff in cost-cutting effort

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January 24, 2020

Marijuana plants is shown in this undated handout image provided by Aphria. Cannabis company Aphria Inc. reported a profit of $16.4 million in its latest quarter, its second consecutive quarter of profitable growth. The company said the profit for the quarter ended Aug. 31 amounted to seven cents per share, up from $15.8 million or five cents per share in the prior quarter. Aphria earned $21.2 million or nine cents per share in the same quarter last year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Aphria *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Marijuana plants is shown in this undated handout image provided by Aphria. Cannabis company Aphria Inc. reported a profit of $16.4 million in its latest quarter, its second consecutive quarter of profitable growth. The company said the profit for the quarter ended Aug. 31 amounted to seven cents per share, up from $15.8 million or five cents per share in the prior quarter. Aphria earned $21.2 million or nine cents per share in the same quarter last year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Aphria *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Aphria signs $100-million deal with unidentified institutional investor

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January 24, 2020

Marijuana Stocks Exploding High Quality Stock Photo

Marijuana Stocks Exploding High Quality Stock Photo

Bargain hunters spark rally in cannabis stocks

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January 23, 2020

In this Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 photo, samples of marijuana, in tamper-proof containers that are secured with cables, are displayed at Evergreen Cannabis, a marijuana retail shop, in Vancouver, B.C. The nation has seen no sign of increases in impaired driving or underage use since Canada joined Uruguay as the only nations to legalize and regulate the sale of cannabis to adults _ those over 19 in most Canadian provinces. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

In this Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 photo, samples of marijuana, in tamper-proof containers that are secured with cables, are displayed at Evergreen Cannabis, a marijuana retail shop, in Vancouver, B.C. The nation has seen no sign of increases in impaired driving or underage use since Canada joined Uruguay as the only nations to legalize and regulate the sale of cannabis to adults _ those over 19 in most Canadian provinces. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Price gap between legal and illegal cannabis increased in fourth quarter of 2019

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January 17, 2020

Staff work in a marijuana grow room that can be viewed by at the new visitors centre at Canopy Growths Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Growth Corp. is delaying the launch of its cannabis-infused drinks. The company says work to scale up to commercial production is not complete and it's delaying its launch date while it completes the final steps. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Staff work in a marijuana grow room that can be viewed by at the new visitors centre at Canopy Growths Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Growth Corp. is delaying the launch of its cannabis-infused drinks. The company says work to scale up to commercial production is not complete and it's delaying its launch date while it completes the final steps. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canopy Growth delays launch of infused beverages

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January 16, 2020

FILE - In this June 28, 2017 file photo, marijuana plants grow at the Desert Grown Farms cultivation facility in Las Vegas. Nevada collected a monthly record of nearly $9.8 million in marijuana taxes in October 2019. State Department of Taxation figures reported Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, by the Las Vegas Sun represented an increase of more than $1 million in recreational and medical cannabis tax revenues from September, and a jump of close to $1.6 million from October 2018. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

FILE - In this June 28, 2017 file photo, marijuana plants grow at the Desert Grown Farms cultivation facility in Las Vegas. Nevada collected a monthly record of nearly $9.8 million in marijuana taxes in October 2019. State Department of Taxation figures reported Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, by the Las Vegas Sun represented an increase of more than $1 million in recreational and medical cannabis tax revenues from September, and a jump of close to $1.6 million from October 2018. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Cannabis edibles to go on sale digitally this morning via Ontario’s online store

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January 14, 2020

Growing cannabis plants intended for the medical marijuana market are shown atOrganigram Holdings Inc. in Moncton, N.B., on April 14, 2016. Cannabis company says it expects its net revenue in its first-quarter of its 2020 financial year to rise compared with the fourth quarter of its 2019 financial year due to increased sales to provinces and higher wholesale revenue. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ron Ward

Growing cannabis plants intended for the medical marijuana market are shown atOrganigram Holdings Inc. in Moncton, N.B., on April 14, 2016. Cannabis company says it expects its net revenue in its first-quarter of its 2020 financial year to rise compared with the fourth quarter of its 2019 financial year due to increased sales to provinces and higher wholesale revenue. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ron Ward

Organigram revenue more than doubles in first quarter

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January 14, 2020

This Aug. 22, 2019 photo shows medical marijuana plants being grown before flowering during a media tour of the Curaleaf medical cannabis cultivation and processing facility in Ravena, N.Y. After legislative efforts stalled and a vaping sickness stirred new concerns, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut still want to make recreational pot legal. But the states have different approaches and timeframes, and some proposals have shifted since last year. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

This Aug. 22, 2019 photo shows medical marijuana plants being grown before flowering during a media tour of the Curaleaf medical cannabis cultivation and processing facility in Ravena, N.Y. After legislative efforts stalled and a vaping sickness stirred new concerns, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut still want to make recreational pot legal. But the states have different approaches and timeframes, and some proposals have shifted since last year. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

Aphria cuts 2020 outlook as cannabis company faces setbacks in Ontario, Alberta

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January 13, 2020

The Cannabis NB location in Sackville, N.B. is shownn on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The new president of Cannabis NB ??? New Brunswick's Crown-owned cannabis retailer ??? says it will be next year or more before the operation can be profitable.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

The Cannabis NB location in Sackville, N.B. is shownn on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The new president of Cannabis NB ??? New Brunswick's Crown-owned cannabis retailer ??? says it will be next year or more before the operation can be profitable.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

New Brunswick receives eight proposals to privatize cannabis sales

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January 7, 2020

Attendees head to the convention floor on the first day of the CES tech show on Jan. 7, 2020, in Las Vegas.

Attendees head to the convention floor on the first day of the CES tech show on Jan. 7, 2020, in Las Vegas.

Canadian cannabis-tech startup Keep Labs pulls out of CES over promotional constraints

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