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October 15, 2019

In this Friday, Jan. 4, 2018 photo, Green Roads CBD-oil spikes coffee, beer, and other beverages for an extra $2 at Colada in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. South Florida restaurants are buzzing over CBD in recent months, touting the oil's ability to treat everything from chronic pain to anxiety. Here's the problem: Some CBD-laced foods contain trace amounts of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive substance in marijuana that produces a euphoric high. THC is illegal in Florida for those without a medical marijuana card. (Jennifer Lett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

In this Friday, Jan. 4, 2018 photo, Green Roads CBD-oil spikes coffee, beer, and other beverages for an extra $2 at Colada in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. South Florida restaurants are buzzing over CBD in recent months, touting the oil's ability to treat everything from chronic pain to anxiety. Here's the problem: Some CBD-laced foods contain trace amounts of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive substance in marijuana that produces a euphoric high. THC is illegal in Florida for those without a medical marijuana card. (Jennifer Lett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

What are the differences between hemp and cannabis?

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October 14, 2019

Mature cannabis plants at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in June, 2018.

Mature cannabis plants at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in June, 2018.

CannTrust to destroy $77-million worth of cannabis plants, inventory to return to full regulatory compliance

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October 11, 2019

Tilray, AB InBev to launch CBD drinks in late 2019, THC drinks need more time

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October 10, 2019

Cannabis plants are seen at the Verdelite facility Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Sainte-Eustache, Que. The Quebec government says it will appeal a decision invalidating parts of Quebec's cannabis law that prohibited home cultivation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Cannabis plants are seen at the Verdelite facility Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Sainte-Eustache, Que. The Quebec government says it will appeal a decision invalidating parts of Quebec's cannabis law that prohibited home cultivation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Quebec to appeal court ruling that allows cannabis plants to be grown at home

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October 10, 2019

FILE PHOTO: An employee sorts harvested cannabis buds at Hexo Corp's facilities in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: An employee sorts harvested cannabis buds at Hexo Corp's facilities in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo

Pot producer Hexo withdraws 2020 forecast, shares dive

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October 10, 2019

Staff work in a marijuana grow room tat Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Rivers Inc., the venture capital arm of cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp., says it is eyeing the technology that can potentially produce cannabinoids without having to grow the pot plant and anticipates making an investment in the biosynthesis space within the next year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Staff work in a marijuana grow room tat Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Rivers Inc., the venture capital arm of cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp., says it is eyeing the technology that can potentially produce cannabinoids without having to grow the pot plant and anticipates making an investment in the biosynthesis space within the next year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canopy Growth names Constellation Brands CFO as new chair

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October 9, 2019

An employee of the Clever Leaves company separates the cannabis leaves from the stem, at a production plant in Pesca, Colombia October 2, 2019. Picture taken October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

An employee of the Clever Leaves company separates the cannabis leaves from the stem, at a production plant in Pesca, Colombia October 2, 2019. Picture taken October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Pot price falls 6.4 per cent to $7.37 a gram, legal and illegal prices down: Statscan

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October 8, 2019

Concord, SEPT 22, 2017 - POT HEALTH - Former top cops Julian Fantino and Raf Souccar tour the aleafia, Total Health Network clinic in Concord. The pair are now principals with the soon to be opened clinic designed treat people with chronic pain issues with both physical therapy and medical cannabis therapy. Glenn Lowson photo/The Globe and Mail

Concord, SEPT 22, 2017 - POT HEALTH - Former top cops Julian Fantino and Raf Souccar tour the aleafia, Total Health Network clinic in Concord. The pair are now principals with the soon to be opened clinic designed treat people with chronic pain issues with both physical therapy and medical cannabis therapy. Glenn Lowson photo/The Globe and Mail

Aleafia Health to cancel cannabis supply deal with Aphria, citing failure to meet obligations

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October 3, 2019

Corona beers are pictured at a BevMo! store ahead of Constellation Brands Inc company results in Pasadena, Calif.

Corona beers are pictured at a BevMo! store ahead of Constellation Brands Inc company results in Pasadena, Calif.

Constellation Brands’ earnings weighed down by Canopy Growth losses

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October 2, 2019

Staff work in a marijuana grow room tat Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Rivers Inc., the venture capital arm of cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp., says it is eyeing the technology that can potentially produce cannabinoids without having to grow the pot plant and anticipates making an investment in the biosynthesis space within the next year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Staff work in a marijuana grow room tat Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Rivers Inc., the venture capital arm of cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp., says it is eyeing the technology that can potentially produce cannabinoids without having to grow the pot plant and anticipates making an investment in the biosynthesis space within the next year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canopy Rivers eyeing biosynthesis investment within next year

1 min read

October 2, 2019

Staff work in a marijuana grow room that can be viewed by at the new visitors centre at Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Rivers Inc., the venture capital arm of cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp., reported a net loss of nearly $3 million in its latest quarter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Staff work in a marijuana grow room that can be viewed by at the new visitors centre at Canopy Growth's Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. Canopy Rivers Inc., the venture capital arm of cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp., reported a net loss of nearly $3 million in its latest quarter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canopy buys majority stake in sports drink company BioSteel

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September 29, 2019

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018 file photo, a woman takes a puff from a cannabis vape pen in Los Angeles. The serious lung illness affecting hundreds of people in the U.S. who vaped cannabis-based oil is giving Canadian health officials pause as that country prepares to allow the sale of vaping products in its legal marijuana market. No illnesses have yet been reported north of the border, but officials are monitoring the situation closely. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018 file photo, a woman takes a puff from a cannabis vape pen in Los Angeles. The serious lung illness affecting hundreds of people in the U.S. who vaped cannabis-based oil is giving Canadian health officials pause as that country prepares to allow the sale of vaping products in its legal marijuana market. No illnesses have yet been reported north of the border, but officials are monitoring the situation closely. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Vaping concerns linked to THC could hurt Canadian cannabis companies looking for sales boost

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September 27, 2019

Heather Huff, general manager for Canada Bliss Herbal Society's Toronto store, and Ontario Regional rep for CBHS, displays some organic Gods Green Crack marijuana on March 10, 2016.

Heather Huff, general manager for Canada Bliss Herbal Society's Toronto store, and Ontario Regional rep for CBHS, displays some organic Gods Green Crack marijuana on March 10, 2016.

Court dismisses legal challenge to Ontario’s pot shop lottery

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September 26, 2019

Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark. (File Photo).

Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark. (File Photo).

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark joins Constellation Brands board, adding Canadian heft to cannabis bet

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September 26, 2019

One in four adult Nova Scotians bought cannabis legally, survey finds

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September 25, 2019

Cannabis harvested at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., is photographed on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. A Manitoba community that only allowed bars in 2011 has voted no to letting pot stores open up shop. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Cannabis harvested at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility in Fenwick, Ont., is photographed on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. A Manitoba community that only allowed bars in 2011 has voted no to letting pot stores open up shop. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Lawyers for disqualified pot shop applicants say process was unfair

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September 19, 2019

A man holds holds a handful of cannabis buds at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility, in Fenwick, Ont., on June 26, 2018. CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it received a notice of licence suspension from Health Canada, which has been investigating the cannabis company for allegedly cultivating pot in unlicensed rooms. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

A man holds holds a handful of cannabis buds at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility, in Fenwick, Ont., on June 26, 2018. CannTrust Holdings Inc. says it received a notice of licence suspension from Health Canada, which has been investigating the cannabis company for allegedly cultivating pot in unlicensed rooms. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Alberta government returns $1.3-million worth of CannTrust goods

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September 18, 2019

A person cycles in front of the Couche-Tard by Snowdon Metro in Montreal, Que. on Sept. 4, 2019.

A person cycles in front of the Couche-Tard by Snowdon Metro in Montreal, Que. on Sept. 4, 2019.

Couche-Tard wants to be a key player in North American cannabis market

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September 17, 2019

CannTrust Facility located at 1396 Balfour Street , Fenwick, Ontario Wednesday July 24, 2019. (Tara Walton/The Globe and Mail)

CannTrust Facility located at 1396 Balfour Street , Fenwick, Ontario Wednesday July 24, 2019. (Tara Walton/The Globe and Mail)

Health Canada suspends CannTrust’s licences to grow, process cannabis

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September 17, 2019

Canopy Growth CEO Mark Zekulin, is photographed during an interview in Toronto on Thursday, September 5, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Canopy Growth CEO Mark Zekulin, is photographed during an interview in Toronto on Thursday, September 5, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Canopy Growth to hire new CEO by end of year, chairman John Bell says

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September 15, 2019

Dale Wilesack works with cannabis seedlings at the Aurora Cannabis facility in Montreal. (File Photo).

Dale Wilesack works with cannabis seedlings at the Aurora Cannabis facility in Montreal. (File Photo).

Activist investors, buoyed by record-breaking year, now looking at cannabis, energy industries, expert says

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September 13, 2019

The Ontario Securities Commission offices in Toronto.

The Ontario Securities Commission offices in Toronto.

OSC alleges three executives committed fraud in Canadian Cannabis case

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September 12, 2019

Retiring SEC lawyer James Kidney slammed his former employer for the timidity with which he says they carried out prosecutions in the wake of the financial crisis, complaining that even billion-dollar fines were ‘at most a tollbooth on the bankster turnpike,’ and calling the agency’s method of reporting statistics as ‘a cancer,’ because it stresses the number of enforcement actions taken and not the punishments imposed.

Retiring SEC lawyer James Kidney slammed his former employer for the timidity with which he says they carried out prosecutions in the wake of the financial crisis, complaining that even billion-dollar fines were ‘at most a tollbooth on the bankster turnpike,’ and calling the agency’s method of reporting statistics as ‘a cancer,’ because it stresses the number of enforcement actions taken and not the punishments imposed.

Ontario judge freezes cannabis retail licensing process amid legal challenges

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September 12, 2019

Cannabis seedlings at the new Aurora Cannabis facility on Nov. 24, 2017 in Montreal.

Cannabis seedlings at the new Aurora Cannabis facility on Nov. 24, 2017 in Montreal.

Aurora Cannabis shares fall as it misses its own revenue guidance

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September 11, 2019

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

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

Aurora Cannabis misses revenue guidance

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September 10, 2019

A man uses a vape as he walks on Broadway in New York City, U.S., September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

A man uses a vape as he walks on Broadway in New York City, U.S., September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

U.S. vaping concerns loom as Canada legalizes pot devices

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September 9, 2019

The Green Organic Dutchman is the only licensed producer growing certified organic cannabis at scale.

The Green Organic Dutchman is the only licensed producer growing certified organic cannabis at scale.

Spearheading a blueprint for large-scale organic cannabis production

September 8, 2019

A cannabis plant approaching maturity is photographed in Fenwick, Ont., on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

A cannabis plant approaching maturity is photographed in Fenwick, Ont., on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Indigenous groups seek autonomous cannabis taxing

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September 6, 2019

The root system from a cannabis cutting is photographed at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility during the grand opening event in Fenwick, Ont., on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. CannTrust Holdings Inc. says Ontario's provincial government cannabis retailer is returning all of the company's products it has because they do not conform with the terms of its master cannabis supply agreement. The company says the total value of the products is about $2.9 million. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

The root system from a cannabis cutting is photographed at the CannTrust Niagara Greenhouse Facility during the grand opening event in Fenwick, Ont., on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. CannTrust Holdings Inc. says Ontario's provincial government cannabis retailer is returning all of the company's products it has because they do not conform with the terms of its master cannabis supply agreement. The company says the total value of the products is about $2.9 million. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

CannTrust lays off 180 workers after regulatory problems

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September 5, 2019

Cannabis seedlings at the new Aurora Cannabis facility on Nov. 24, 2017 in Montreal.

Cannabis seedlings at the new Aurora Cannabis facility on Nov. 24, 2017 in Montreal.

Sale of Aurora Cannabis stake in The Green Organic Dutchman struggles amid industry-wide chill

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