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October 29, 2019
News 
 

Ontario pot shop applicants seek appeal after challenge was dismissed

Eleven people who were disqualified from applying to open a cannabis retail store in Ontario has filed a notice that it is seeking leave to appeal the divisional court decision, saying the three-judge panel erred in finding the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario acted reasonably in interpreting the licensing rules.


Hexo cutting 200 jobs as it looks for ‘long-term viability’

The announcement comes two weeks after the cannabis company cut its net revenue forecast for the fourth quarter and withdrew its 2020 outlook, citing factors including slower-than-expected pot store rollouts and early signs of pricing pressure.


CannTrust cutting 140 jobs as it works to regain cannabis licences

The company says there will be a series of phased layoffs between late October and the end of the year. The cuts are expected to result in monthly cash savings of about $400,000 and cost up to $800,000 in severance payments if the employees are not recalled within 35 weeks.
 
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Business 
 
Michael Klein

Q&A: Filling the gap in consumer education

CannabisMD CEO Michael sat down with Grow Opportunity magazine to talk about how the fast-growing cannabis market has outpaced its ability to identify a voice of authority. Klein hopes his digital platform can help fill that gap. » Read More
 
CannTrust

CannTrust director resigns from company’s board

The company says John Kaden stepped down on Oct. 28 to focus on his role as co-founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of Navy Capital Green Management LLC. » Read More
 
PRODUCTION 
 
Beer

Province Brands receives grant to develop beer from hemp and cannabis

Province Brands of Canada received a $45,000 grant to work with Western University to study and develop innovative yeasts which can be used in crafting beers made from hemp and cannabis. » Read More
 
Events 
 

Cannabis Expo – Winnipeg

November 1-3, 2019
Location: RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Man.
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Cannabis Consumer & Business Expo

November 22-24, 2019
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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Cannabis Expo Ottawa

November 22-24, 2019
Location: Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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