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May 28, 2019
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Grower Day

Grower Day conference features 'Cannabis Day'

For the first time ever, the annual Grower Day conference has added a full-day conference focused on the cannabis industry. Titled, Cultivating Your Cannabis Enterprise, day two of the two-day Grower Day conference, to be held June 18 and 19 in St. Catharines, Ont., will feature thought leaders in the Canadian cannabis industry discussing trends and issues that impact your cannabis business.


Clinical trial investigates effectiveness of hemp-based supplement for dogs

The Veterinary Clinical Investigations Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine is embarking on a clinical trial to study the effectiveness of a hemp-based natural supplement to relieve symptoms of joint immobility in dogs.


TGOD inks supply deal with Alberta Cannabis

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. has secured a cannabis supply agreement with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis, further expanding its footprint in Western Canada. AGLC, under the brand Alberta Cannabis, is Alberta's legal, non-medical online cannabis store.


Supreme Cannabis Company acquires Blissco

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Blissco Cannabis Corp. in an all-stock deal it valued at $48 million.
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Hoskin

CI-340 Handheld Photosynthesis System

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The CI-340 comes ready to take ambient measurements of gas exchange right out of the case. Optional environmental modules allow the researcher to control CO2, H2O, temperature, and light, as well as measure chlorophyll fluorescence and photosynthesis rates simultaneously.

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Business 
 
GMP

Tips to make your cannabis business GMP-compliant

"GMP” is the hot buzzword in the global cannabis industry right now as individual cannabis companies take note and begin the journey to implementation. However, blindly following the trend and implementing Good Manufacturing Practices without strategic consideration and a sound business model may prove counterproductive. » Read More
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Canada's Top Grower

Do you know an exceptional cannabis grower?

The search is on for the first-ever Canada’s Top Growers in the cannabis industry.

Do you know a cannabis grower who:
    •   Shows deep understanding and knowledge of cannabis cultivation
    •   Demonstrates a strong work ethic
    •   Demonstrates an ability to lead and innovate
    •   Shows a strong passion and commitment to production of high-quality cannabis products
    •   Commits to the highest standards of cannabis growing practices

Nominate a deserving cannabis grower or master grower today. Nominations will close June 28. Winners will be featured in the September/October 2019 issue of Grow Opportunity.

>> Nominate someone today
 
Production 
 
Lew Serres Vert Cannabis Inc

Canopy Growth's Quebec subsidiary receives cultivation licence

Les Serres Vert Cannabis Inc., a Mirabel, Que.-based subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation and a portfolio company of Canopy Rivers Inc., has received its final cultivation licence from Health Canada. All 700,000 sq. ft. of operating space at Vert Mirabel is now licensed for cannabis production. » Read More
 
Events 
 

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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