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Article by Liz Stahuraa, Growth Op Given all of the unexpected circumstances of 2020, virtually every company — in every industry — is undergoing some level of change. From rethinking how their businesses are run, to reevaluating which strategies are going to be effective moving forward, there’s a lot for business owners to think about in 2021. The cannabis industry ...

Article by Financial Post Aleafia Health Inc. (TSX: AH, OTC: ALEAF) (“Aleafia Health” or the “Company”) today announced its wholly owned subsidiary Emblem Cannabis Corporation has received a Health Canada Processing Licence (the “Licence”) for its new Distribution Centre (the “DC”). Located minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport, the DC greatly strengthens the Company’s downstream supply chain, allowing for immediate ...

Article by Sam Riches, Growth Op Having spent more than 30 years as a medical officer and psychiatrist in the Canadian Armed Forces, including deployments in Rwanda and Afghanistan, Dr. Rakesh Jetly has both a personal and professional interest in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A chronic condition, PTSD is defined by the Canadian Mental Health Association as a mental illness that “involves ...

Article by Growth Op “I was working as a professional choreographer and performer when the pandemic hit,” says Michele Shuster. “My entire industry was hit really hard and everyone had to pivot and come up with another way to pay the bills.” With seven years of experience at David’s Tea and Saje Natural Wellness under her belt, going back to ...

Article by Annette Francis, Ricochet While some First Nations across the country have shut their borders to outsiders in a bid to keep members safe from the spread of COVID-19, a few First Nations in southern Ontario have opted to keep their doors open, allowing essential on-reserve businesses to continue to serve the public. The Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory is the ...

Article by Travis Cesarone, Cannabis Life Network A patent for CO2 extraction of cannabis has been acquired by Canopy Growth Corporation, but will small cannabis companies become potential targets? (1) We were curious if there is any weight to Canopy’s new infringement allegations against GW Pharmaceuticals (GWPH). So, we spoke with Adam Temple, the CEO of Evolved Extraction Solutions. He has interest in the suit’s ...

Article by Angela Stelmakowich, Growth Op A new analysis from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) confirms what many have reported for months: COVID-19 has ratcheted up cannabis and alcohol use. The Commonwealth Fund survey — an international poll reflecting responses in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, Netherlands,  Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K., U.S. — shows that 23 per ...

Article by Ken Mann, Global News The rapid growth in the number and location of licensed cannabis stores continues to be a major frustration among Hamilton city councillors. Several councillors, who spoke out during a meeting on Wednesday, remain upset about proposed and approved locations in residential areas, and in the vicinity of schools and daycares, from Stoney Creek to Ancaster. Ward ...

Article by Joshua Santos, Orangeville Banner via Toronto Star Leslie Best has two children who’ve exhibited sudden changes in behaviour, personality and movement. She would find out they have pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcus (PANDAS). She worked extensively with physicians to try to get a prescription for cannabidiol (CBD) oil for her children in the days when cannabis ...

Article by Sam Riches, Growth Op Cannabis sales in Colorado set an all-time high in 2020, with consumers spending US$2.2 billion across the state, reports The Denver Post. Citing figures from the state Department of Revenue, Colorado will reportedly collect US$387.4 million in tax revenue from the sales. Sales in 2020 were 25 per cent higher than in 2019, with analysts ...