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September 24, 2019
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Philips

Fire & Flower CEO elected to Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. announced Sept. 23 that CEO Trevor Fencott has been elected to the board of directors of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.


UL sets new standard for cannabis industry safety

A global safety certification company is offering a new facility audit for the legal cannabis industry which evaluates fire protection requirements for occupants and facilities, protection against the risk of fire and electrical shock for equipment used in cannabis facilities, and the security of cannabis premises.
 
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Bookstore

Cannabis Sativa L. – Botany and Biotechnology

This book highlights current Cannabis research: its botany, authentication, biotechnology, in vitro propagation, chemistry, cannabinoids biosynthesis, metabolomics, genomics, biomass production, quality control, and pharmacology.

Cannabis sativa L. (Family: Cannabaceae) is one of the oldest sources of fiber, food and medicine. This plant has been of interest to researchers, general public and media not only due to its medicinal properties but also the controversy surrounding its illicit use. Cannabis has a long history of medicinal use in the Middle East and Asia, being first introduced as a medicine in Western Europe in the early 19th century. Due to its numerous natural constituents, Cannabis is considered a chemically complex species. >> Order now
 
Business 
 
Bruce Linton

Former Canopy CEO Bruce Linton sees opportunity in psychedelics

Canopy Growth Corp.‘s co-founder and recently ousted co-chief executive sees the opportunity for psychedelics as medicine as similar to the outlook for medicinal cannabis years ago, where regulations were starting to ease in some jurisdictions, opening the door for research. » Read More
 
Couche Tard

Couche-Tard wants to be a player in the sale of cannabis

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. wants to be one of the “key players” in the North American cannabis market by using its position in Canada – where use of the substance for recreational purposes is legal – to achieve this goal. » Read More
 
Production 
 
Cannabis packaging

Cannabis packaging to evolve

This upcoming regulatory update addresses many complaints surrounding current packaging regulations for cannabis products in Canada, but also introduces new complexities. Understanding these updates will be essential to ensure continued compliance. » Read More
 
Events 
 

CanWest Horticulture Expo

September 25-26, 2019
Location: TRADEX Trade and Exhibition Centre, Abbotsford, BC
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Montreal Cannabis Expo

October 3-4, 2019
Location: Place Bonaventure, Montréal, Quebec
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Canadian Greenhouse Conference

October 9-10, 2019
Location: Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, ON
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Cannabis Expo – Winnipeg

November 1-3, 2019
Location: RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Man.
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