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A micro producer in Nova Scotia has recalled three lots of pre-rolls due to errors with its labelling.
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending July 5, 2025.
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The cannabis job market in Canada continues to show steady activity, with new roles opening up from coast to coast. Our July 2025 job round-up…
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending June 28, 2025.
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending June 21, 2025.
Wholesale sales, prices, and volumes for cannabis merchant wholesalers continue to decline from record highs in 2024.
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending June 14, 2025.
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending June 7, 2025.
The Gross domestic product (GDP) for the cannabis sector in Canada was $9.1 billion in Q1 2025, continuing an ongoing trend.
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The cannabis job market in Canada continues to show steady activity, with new roles opening up from coast to coast. Our June 2025 job round-up…
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending May 31, 2025.
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A micro producer in Nova Scotia has recalled three lots of pre-rolls due to errors with its labelling.  Twin Rivers Farm Ltd. has issued recalls…
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On May 5, 2025, border services officers at the Port of Halifax, with assistance from CBSA intelligence officers, examined a marine container destined for export…
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Health Canada has issued a recall notice for one lot of Exka Inc.’s Terroir – Royal Gorilla cannabis extract sold in Quebec.
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On April 30, 2025, border services officers at Montreal’s Marine and Rail Service located 641.83 kg of suspected cannabis in a container being exported to…
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Organigram has begun looking for a new CEO, as current CEO Beena Goldenberg will step down at the end of Organigram’s current fiscal year in…
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending May 24, 2025.
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According to a new survey, budtenders in Canada want better pay, better hours, and a more straightforward path to advance in the industry.
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Police in Hamilton, Ontario, are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a local cannabis store.
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending May 17, 2025.
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RCMP in Kamloops have executed search warrants at at least three locations relating to unlicensed cannabis stores operating on Tk’emlúps land, previously known as the…
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending May 10, 2025.
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Experience the BC’s deep roots on the Kootenay cannabis farm tour and learn about the region’s cannabis history and top-tier production methods.
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending May 3, 2025.
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The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect following multiple robberies of a cannabis store on 118 Avenue.
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Our May 2025 jobs article features cannabis industry openings across Canada in retail, production, and brand representation.
Join us in Mission, BC, for StratCann’s Growing Relationships & Summer Fair on July 28, 2025. Connect with industry professionals, gain insights, and build valuable…
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending April 26, 2025.
A BC cannabis retailer says access to capital from a local credit union has been a game changer, allowing his small business to grow.
Canadian producers exporting cannabis to Israel have received at least a brief reprieve from recently announced tariffs of up to 165% after the Israeli Finance…
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending April 19, 2025.
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A micro producer in Nova Scotia has recalled three lots of pre-rolls due to errors with its labelling.  Twin Rivers Farm Ltd. has issued recalls…
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A law firm has announced a class action lawsuit has been filed against Canopy Growth Corporation on behalf of those who purchased the company’s securities…
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending April 12, 2025.
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A new pilot study in Canada looked at how medically supervised cannabis use in a residential recovery home could support people in treatment for substance…
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Join us for an exclusive one-day journey into New Brunswick’s dynamic cannabis industry! This immersive tour offers a rare opportunity to connect with local businesses…
A new coalition agreement in Germany between the conservative CDU/CSU and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) has not included any mention of rolling back the…
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending April 5, 2025.
Our April 2025 jobs article features cannabis industry openings across Canada in retail, production, and brand representation.
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending March 29, 2025.
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Calgary Police say they have charged two teens in relation to multiple cannabis store robberies that occurred in January and February 2025.
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending March 22, 2025.
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On March 14, Niagara police responded to a break-and-enter at a Wainfleet residence, uncovering an illegal cannabis grow. A search warrant led to the seizure…
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Located in Scarborough, Unit 15 is an indoor micro-cultivator and processor with four small flowering rooms and a dedicated mother room. They grow and package…
Researchers at Langara College’s Applied Research Centre in Vancouver recently began collaborating with BC-based cannabis producer Pure Sunfarms to discover what makes the best pre-roll.
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending March 15, 2025.
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SNDL Inc. has purchased just over five percent of High Tide, the company behind the largest brand of cannabis stores in Canada, Canna Cabana. 
Rubicon Organics Inc. has announced its first shipment of dried cannabis flower into the international market with a shipment to Poland.
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In a bench brief in early March, 420 Premium Markets Ltd. and its associated companies sought an extension of its CCAA proceedings to April 30,…
Canada’s legal cannabis industry contributed more than $8.3 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2024, according to the most recent figures from Statistics Canada.
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending March 8, 2025.
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New polling data shows that Canadians rank cannabis legalization as Justin Trudeau’s top accomplishment in his nearly ten years in office.
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In an industry where certifications are a benchmark to identifying qualified producers and manufacturers, Control Union Canada has established itself as a leading body to…
Rubicon Organics Inc. has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Medipharm Labs Inc. to acquire the former Canna Farms facility in Hope, British…
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StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for March 2025.
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Simply Solventless Concentrates Ltd. has closed the previously announced acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Delta 9 Bio-Tech Inc. from Delta 9 Cannabis Inc.
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On February 26, the Montreal Police Department (SPVM), in collaboration with the Mascouche Police Department, carried out an operation that resulted in the seizure of…
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The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two suspects following multiple robberies of the same cannabis store in central Edmonton.
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Southwest Nova District RCMP has charged 21 people with more than 50 offences after executing search warrants at illegal cannabis storefronts throughout the District.
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After showing signs of slowing down, Canada’s retail cannabis sales shot up to their highest level so far in December 2024, at just under half…
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 22, 2025.
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Toronto Police arrested five suspects in a cannabis store robbery on February 18, connected to suspicious activities nearby.
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Plantlife, Token Naturals, and US-based Metrc, are launching a pilot project in Alberta to improve the transparency and safety of cannabis products.
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The way people refer to the Cannabis sativa plant differs around the world. In addition to the numerous global and local slang terms for the…
Join us in Nanaimo at Growing Relationships on September 19, 2025. Connect with industry professionals, share insights, and build valuable connections.
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StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 15, 2025.
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Police in Quebec carried out an operation relating to contraband tobacco and cannabis on February 12 in Yamachiche.
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The OCS issued a product recall notice for 7ASHISH brand Lebanese Blonde hash from CanWe Growers Inc. on February 12 for incorrect packing and labelling.
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Police officers from the Sûreté du Québec’s Contraband Investigation Service, in collaboration with the Montreal Police Department, made arrests on February 12 related to illicit…
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The Edmonton Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect responsible for robbing a cannabis store in south Edmonton on October…
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Quebec has begun outreach for an annual survey to understand the perceptions of and experiences with cannabis among people in Québec. 
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MediPharm Labs Corp. has terminated the previously announced sale of its facility in Napanee, Ontario to Kensana Health Inc. for $5.5 million in cash. 
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 8, 2025.
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DiversityTalk, a Black-led health and social development consultancy, is hosting an immersive four-day Black History Month event at the Worth Gallery in Toronto from February…
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Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced a strategic supply agreement with SNDL Inc. 
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The Ontario Cannabis Store posted a product recall notice for Cloudz 7g from Blizza Brands due to a potential issue with visible mould spores. 
Canada’s legal cannabis industry contributed nearly $7.7 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2023, according to the most recent figures from Statistics Canada.
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StratCann’s monthly round-up of cannabis job postings for February 2025.
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending February 1, 2025.
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Police in North Bay, Ontario, made two arrests this week in connection with break-ins at two different cannabis stores.
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The RCMP have arrested a BC resident they say was laundering millions of dollars through illicit online sales of cannabis in Alberta and British Columbia. 
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Cannabis retailer sales in New Brunswick were $25.4 million in the three months ended December 29, 2024 (Q3 2024). 
StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending January 25, 2025.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced the launch of its first German-cultivated medical cannabis product under the brand IndiMed. 
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The owners of an unlicensed cannabis store in Gibsons, BC, lost their appeal of a $118,919 fine from the BC government. 
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Canada Border Services Agency officers seized 1,384.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis inside marine container loaded with vehicles and vehicle parts on December 27, 2024
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