Canopy Growth Corporation announced on Thursday that it has acquired Storz & Bickel in a €145 million ($220 million CAD) deal. The German company, maker of the Volcano, is globally recognized as a leader in the design and manufacturing of medically approved vaporizers. RELATED STORY The Volcano: A History of the World’s Most Iconic Cannabis Vaporizer “S&B […]
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Merry Cannabismas, happy Chronikkuh, and a very special Bongzaa to you and yours! Now that cannabis is legal, the green Christmas jokes practically write themselves. But culture change is serious business, and winning your weed a permanent place next to the wine will take more than marching into the family holiday party with spliffs a’ […]
Canadian cannabis producer Cronos Group announced today that it will receive a $2.4 billion equity investment from Altria Group, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes. Cronos had previously confirmed reports that it was in talks with Altria, which joins Molson Coors, Constellation Brands, and other established companies that are making moves in the cannabis space. RELATED […]
It all started with pasta sauce. Emily Bitze didn’t have any, so she created a Facebook group, added her friends, and asked if anyone had any she could trade for. And so bartering hub Bunz Trading Zone was born. The premise was simple: offer something you have to swap or name something you’re in search […]
This year’s Emerald Cup couldn’t come at a better time. After weeks of suffering from some of the worst wildfires in US history, Californians from Arcata to San Diego will congregate on the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, Calif., for the self-described “largest, most respected, organic, outdoor, cannabis competition in the world.” This year […]
Altria Group—the biggest tobacco company in the world and owner of the Marlboro brand—is in active negotiations to either invest in, or outright acquire, the Cronos Group, a major Canadian cannabis producer. At this point, both companies have said, no contracts have been signed; but they have agreed to keep negotiations going, although Toronto-based Cronos […]
Canada’s first post-legalization holiday season is here and it’s time to spread some joy. Whether you’re gifting your best buds or introducing cannabis to a curious new-toker, these elevated gift ideas are sure to be a hit! While there’s no shortage of wishlist-worthy products on the market, we’ve rounded up the most coveted cannabis accessories […]
Attention would-be cannabis store operators, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has published the required fees for cannabis retail-related licenses and authorization. And, it’s at least $10,000 for the first store. The AGCO released its guide for regulating cannabis retail earlier this month. Among the requirements: a retail operator license ($6,000), a retail store […]
Saskatoon’s first legal cannabis store opens for business, a new petition aims to eliminate single-use plastics in cannabis packaging sold in Quebec, British Columbia is hiring a cannabis photographer, and more. We’ve rounded up this week’s top stories from across Canada. Top Headlines From Around the Web BCLDB Is Hiring a Cannabis Photographer The BC Liquor […]
With legalization comes options. But between the seemingly identical, plain-packaged selection, and the influx of new and inexperienced consumers, selecting the right cannabis strain can be a challenge. Luckily, a few cannabis companies have a solution: strain discovery packs. While only a handful of Canadian cannabis companies have put together these samplers so far, these mixed […]
