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April 23, 2019
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Grower Day

Quebec Cannabis Industry Association launches

The Quebec Cannabis Industry Association has officially launched to represent Quebec's cannabis industry and to constructively and responsibly contribute to the sector's development, according to a release.


Canopy Growth plans to acquire Acreage Holdings

Smiths Falls, Ont.-based cannabis company Canopy Growth Corporation announced it is planning to acquire New York City-based cannabis company Acreage Holdings, Inc. in a US$3.4 billion deal.


World’s largest cannabis growing competition expands across North America

The Grow-Off cannabis growing competition announced its international expansion on Friday. In addition to its annual California and Colorado events, the grassroots company founded in Denver, Colo., will expand the competition to Oregon and Canada.
 
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Production 
 
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Unearthing the aeroponically-grown cannabis trend in Canada

Growing cannabis using aeroponics is quickly gaining momentum in Canada. Grow Opportunity contributor Jordan Whitehouse digs deeper to find out what's motivating LPs to choose this method. » Read More
 
Freedom Cannabis facility

Freedom Cannabis receives Health Canada licenses

Edmonton, Alta.-based cannabis company Freedom Cannabis Inc. has received its licence to cultivate for Phase 1 of its indoor grow facility located near west Edmonton in Acheson, Alta. » Read More
 
Business 
 
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Ongoing supply issues and high prices fuel illegal market

It has been six months since Canada became the first industrialized country to legalize recreational cannabis in a bid to stamp out the illicit market, but statistics show many are still consuming cannabis they did not buy legally. » Read More
New report

New report outlines Ontario's multi-billion-dollar opportunity in recreational cannabis market

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released its report, Supporting Ontario’s Budding Cannabis Industry on Thursday outlining Ontario’s competitive advantage and how to capitalize on Canada’s first-mover status in this fast-moving industry. » Read More
 
Events 
 

O'Cannabiz Conference & Expo

April 25, 2019
Location: The International Centre, Toronto
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Lift & Co. Cannabis Business Conference

June 6, 2019
Location: Toronto, ON
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MJBizConNEXT

June 12-14, 2019
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
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Grower Day

June 18-19, 2019
Location: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites St. Catharines Conference Centre
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Grow Up Conference & Expo

September 12-14, 2019
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
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