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January 9, 2026 Nova Scotia RCMP seize cannabis, issue tickets at unlicensed cannabis shop

RCMP in Nova Scotia seized cannabis products, issued tickets, and arrested one person during an inspection of an unlicensed cannabis store in Digby on January...

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January 9, 2026 Growing Relationships AB – Calgary 2026

Join us in Nanaimo at Growing Relationships on September 19, 2025. Connect with industry professionals, share insights, and build valuable connections.

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January 9, 2026 While Everyone Waits for 280E Relief, Smart Cannabis CEOs Are Creating Their Own

ESOPS deliver liquidity, potential deferral of capital gains for the seller, powerful company-level tax benefits, and zero federal and state income tax when 100% ESOP-owned, so cash flow rises.

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January 9, 2026 Camp Canna: Redefining responsible cannabis culture through community and connection

Camp Canna is redefining responsible cannabis culture with adult summer camp experiences focused on connection, wellness, education, and community.

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January 8, 2026 Tilray reports record net revenue and declining losses in Q2 2026

Tilray reports record Q2 2026 net revenue of US$217.5M, a narrower net loss, and growing international cannabis sales as it prepares for potential US rescheduling.

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January 8, 2026 Tilray Brands Reports Q2 Cannabis Revenue Grew 5%

Tilray Brands Delivers Record Q2 Fiscal 2026 Net Revenue of $218 Million, Moves to Net Cash Position and Reaffirms Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance International Medical Cannabis Revenue Increases 36%; Canadian Adult-Use Cannabis Revenue Grows 6% Tilray Pharma Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue U.S. Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Expected to Unlock New Market Opportunity for Tilray Medical Expansion […]

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January 8, 2026 Health Canada removes CBD NHP regulation proposal from forward regulatory plan

Health Canada has removed its proposal to create a new regulatory pathway for CBD natural health products, delaying non-prescription access while prioritizing broader red tape...

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January 8, 2026 This Company Wants Your Dirty Grow Air Filters

As the industry inches toward rescheduling and ultimately descheduling, GMP-certified facilities will be required, and with that comes clean-air filtration.

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January 8, 2026 The Hidden Costs of Getting HR Wrong in Cannabis Startups

When small mistakes turn into big bills

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January 8, 2026 MSOS Limps Into 2026

You’re reading this week’s edition of the New Cannabis Ventures weekly newsletter, which we have been publishing since October 2015. The newsletter includes unique insight to help our readers stay ahead of the curve as well as links to the week’s most important news. We no longer send these by email as we did in […]

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January 8, 2026 Canopy Growth Recapitalizes Balance Sheet

Canopy Growth Announces Strategic Recapitalization Transactions Significantly Strengthening Balance Sheet to Support Growth Strategy Refinances Term Loan due 2027 and Exchanges Convertible Debentures due 2029, Extending Maturities of All Outstanding Indebtedness to Earliest January 2031 While Enhancing Liquidity Profile SMITHS FALLS, ON. January 8, 2026 — Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX: […]

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January 7, 2026 SNDL and 1CM complete purchase and sale of 5 cannabis stores in Alberta and Saskatchewan

SNDL Inc. has completed the purchase of five 1CM cannabis retail stores in Alberta and Saskatchewan, the first closing under an amended deal that will...

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January 6, 2026 Florida’s Medical Cannabis Market Is Declining

Each week, Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), which is part of the state’s Department of Health, releases data on the state’s medical cannabis program, including an active patient count, a qualified physician count, new dispensary approvals and an update for each operator. That data includes the number of dispensaries and the unit sales […]

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January 5, 2026 Industry group calls on BC government to assist local cannabis industry

A new policy paper from a provincial cannabis industry organization is calling on British Columbia to do more to recognize cannabis as a priority economic...

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January 5, 2026 Cannabis Sales Growth Was Slow in December

New Cannabis Ventures offers readers this easy-to-read exclusive summary of BDSA’s monthly cannabis sales data for 15 states. Cannabis sales increased 2.9% sequentially in December, which was a decrease on a per-day basis of 0.5%. In this review, we share the results by state, beginning with the western markets and then concluding with the eastern […]

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January 5, 2026 Cannabis Seeds Could Be The Next Frontier For Space AgTech

It's not as far out as you think.

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January 5, 2026 Cannabis retail in Canada: What 2025 revealed and what 2026 may bring

Cannabis retail in Canada matured in 2025, with smarter value, data-driven operations, and craft innovation setting the stage for cautious growth in 2026.

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January 3, 2026 How Tissue Culture Is Advancing Cannabis Genetics and Global Expansion

Tissue culture is emerging as a critical tool in modern cultivation, enabling breeders and cultivators to advance disease-free genetics, consistency, cost efficiency, and scalable production.

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January 3, 2026 Week in Weed – January 3, 2026

StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 3, 2026.

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January 2, 2026 RCMP in Nova Scotia seize cannabis, vapes during traffic stop

In a subsequent search of the vehicle, which was seized as part of the investigation, the officer seized more than seven kilograms of dried cannabis...

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January 2, 2026 Micros continued to be the most popular cannabis licence type in 2025

There were a total of 102 new federal cannabis licences issued in 2025. Of these, 76 were micros, 20 were standards, five were licensed for...

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January 1, 2026 Cannabis Jobs Update – January 2026

Our January 2026 jobs roundup highlights new cannabis industry openings across Canada, spanning retail, production, brand representation, and more.

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January 1, 2026 Curaleaf’s Debt Is Now a Short-Term Obligation

You’re reading this week’s edition of the New Cannabis Ventures weekly newsletter, which we have been publishing since October 2015. The newsletter includes unique insight to help our readers stay ahead of the curve as well as links to the week’s most important news. We no longer send these by email as we did in […]

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December 31, 2025 Cannabis Stocks Rally in December But End 2025 Down Yet Again

Cannabis stocks, as measured by the Global Cannabis Stock Index, were quite volatile in 2024 and then in 2025 as well. The index dropped 7.5% last year in December to push the yearly close down 15.2% for the year and also was off to a bad start in 2025. It posted a new all-time of 4.97 […]

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December 30, 2025 2026 Trends in Cannabis Labeling

The most successful organizations will modernize their labeling workflows by focusing on three key areas: traceability, sustainability, and compliant yet compelling design.

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December 24, 2025 This MSO Gets Even Bigger

You’re reading this week’s edition of the New Cannabis Ventures weekly newsletter, which we have been publishing since October 2015. The newsletter includes unique insight to help our readers stay ahead of the curve as well as links to the week’s most important news. We no longer send these by email as we did in […]

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December 23, 2025 Vireo To Buy Eaze for $47 Million in Stock

Vireo Growth Inc. Enters California and Florida and Strengthens Delivery Platforms with Acquisition of Eaze Inc. Transaction will expand Vireo’s operating footprint to 10 states with 166 dispensaries and approximately 800,000 sq. ft. of cultivation and production Acquisition also will add an incremental 14 dispensaries to Company’s retail footprint in Colorado Eaze’s delivery platform will […]

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December 22, 2025 Cannabis Payments in 2026: Why Technology Will Move Faster Than Congress

Digital payments with affordable processing are something sought by the cannabis industry since its inception. The time is now for retailers and operators to access this critical business tool.

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December 19, 2025 $1.3 Billion/Month Later: What Cannabis Banking Has Really Taught Us

Green Check Verified says cannabis banking already works. It’s safe, compliant, and scalable when structured correctly. What regulators and policymakers often underestimate is how much of this progress has happened under existing frameworks.

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December 19, 2025 Canadian Cannabis Sales Sank in October Due to BC

Statistics Canada released October retail sales for the country, with cannabis sales decreasing from the September levels, down 4.7% to C$451.7 million.  This sequential decline was down on a per-day basis more due to the higher number of days as the prior month. September, originally reported at C$475.0 million, was revised slightly lower to C$473.9 million. The […]

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December 18, 2025 Excerpts From President Trumps Historic Executive Order

Below are excerpts from the conversation at the White House press conference where President Trump signed an Executive Order to move marijuana from a Schedule 1 controlled drug to Schedule III. President Trump: Well, it was a big day, and many reasons, really, for many reasons, and I have a very distinguished group of people…

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December 18, 2025 Trump Reschedules Cannabis!

Experts weigh in on the President's executive order.

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