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Canopy Growth CEO ‘really bullish’ on U.S. pot legalization after recent reforms
Canopy Growth Corp. is continuing to pin its hopes on the U.S. as competition in Canada’s cannabis industry intensifies amid a wave of mergers and acquisitions. The Smiths Falls, Ont.-based cannabis company said Tuesday that it remains focused on advancing…
Quebec cannabis corporation names interim CEO as Bergeron heads to Loto-Québec
MONTREAL – The Quebec cannabis corporation has appointed Paul Furfaro interim president and CEO, replacing Jean-François Bergeron, who has departed to head Loto-Québec. Furfaro joined the corporation, known as the SQDC, about three years ago and became director of branch…
Hexo to buy Redecan for $925 million as hunt for more cannabis market share continues
Hexo Corp. has announced a deal to buy cannabis producer Redecan for $925 million as the pot company continues its hunt for market share. Ottawa-based Hexo said Friday that it has agreed to pay $400 million in cash and $525…
Aurora Cannabis moves to Nasdaq from NYSE in cost cutting effort
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it has moved its stock exchange listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market from the New York Stock Exchange today. The Edmonton-based cannabis company says transferring the listing to the Nasdaq is part of…
Hexo eyeing private label strategy as it charts U.S. expansion
Hexo Corp. is mulling a private label strategy as part of its U.S. expansion. The chief executive of the Ottawa-based cannabis company said Thursday that he’s considering approaching multi-state operators in the U.S. to partner on Hexo-powered private label brands.…
Samuel Adams-maker to launch cannabis beverages subsidiary in Canada
BOSTON – The maker of Samuel Adams beer and Truly Hard seltzer is moving into Canada’s cannabis beverages market. The Boston Beer Co. says it will create a subsidiary to serve as a Canadian research and innovation hub for non-alcoholic?cannabis…
Hexo to buy 48North in deal valued at $50 million
Hexo Corp. will try to boost its market share with a $50-million deal to buy 48North Cannabis Corp. Ottawa-based Hexo said Monday that purchasing Toronto-based 48North will bring the company closer to its goal of achieving a top two position…
Aurora Cannabis reports $164.7 million loss in Q3, launches cost efficiencies plan
Aurora Cannabis Inc. is on the hunt for savings again after reporting a $164.7-million net loss in its latest quarter. The Edmonton-based company unveiled Thursday a plan to accelerate between $60 million and $80 million in annualized cost efficiencies over…
Sundial Growers to buy Inner Spirit for $131M, deal expected to close later this year
CALGARY – Sundial Growers Inc. says it will purchase cannabis company Inner Spirit Holdings Ltd. in a $131-million deal. The transaction will hand 86 Spiritleaf pot stores Inner Spirit owns and franchises to Sundial, which is a licensed producer of…
Organigram CEO Greg Engel steps down, Peter Amirault appointed on interim basis
MONCTON, N.B. – Organigram Holdings Inc. says Greg Engel is stepping down from his chief executive post. The Moncton, N.B.-based cannabis company did not offer details on Engel’s departure, but says he will continue to act as a special adviser…
Tilray-Aphria deal closes, company to control biggest share of Cdn pot market
NANAIMO, B.C. – Tilray Inc. and Aphria Inc. say their merger deal has now closed after receiving approval from shareholders of both companies. Tilray shareholders voted Friday in favour of issuing stock to Aphria’s shareholders, but the Nanaimo, B.C.-based company…
High Tide buying 80 per cent stake in U.S. CBD company FABCBD for US$20.64M
CALGARY – Cannabis company High Tide Inc. has signed a deal to buy an 80 per cent stake in U.S. company Fab Nutrition LLC, which is focused on hemp-derived CBD products. The Calgary-based company says it will pay US$20.64 million…
Farm-gate cannabis sales allow customers to buy pot straight from the farm
TORONTO – When customers roll up to Thrive Cannabis’ 184-acre farm in Simcoe. Ont, they’ll find three shipping containers fashioned into a pot shop and a colourful crew making history. That crew is led by Thrive’s vice president of business…
Vote by Tilray shareholders on Aphria merger deal delayed until April 30
NANAIMO, B.C. – A vote by Tilray Inc. shareholders on the cannabis company’s deal to merge with Aphria Inc. has been delayed, allowing shareholders more time. The vote had been scheduled for today, but shareholders will now vote on April…
Legal challenge seeks to overturn Quebec ban on cannabis T-shirts, other products
MONTREAL – Quebec’s ban on the sale of cannabis-themed products is too broad and inhibits legitimate freedom of expression, the lawyer for a head shop challenging the law argued Thursday. Michael Chevalier told a Quebec Superior Court judge that the…