Cannabis Business Times
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- STIIIZY Bets Big on California as Retail Footprint Reaches 65 Stores Statewideon October 13, 2026 at 6:58 pm
The cannabis brand plans to open four additional dispensaries in the state by the end of 2026.
- South Dakota AG Determines Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Won’t Impact State Programon October 13, 2026 at 5:43 pm
Attorney General Marty Jackley issued an opinion that the feds’ Schedule III listing won’t change the state’s medical cannabis program.
- Cannabis Advocacy Group Lobbies Congress to Avoid ‘Blanket Ban’ on Hemp THC Productson October 13, 2026 at 2:22 pm
Marijuana Policy Project is urging its supporters to send letters to their U.S. representatives, asking they adopt ‘sensible regulation’ over prohibition.
- Canopy Growth’s Smiths Falls Facility Becomes Canada’s Only EU-GMP-Certified Site Combining Softgel Manufacturing With Primary Packaging of Softgels, Oral Liquids and Dried Cannabis Floweron October 13, 2026 at 12:27 pm
The certification strengthens Canopy Growth’s European growth strategy and expands its integrated EU-GMP supply chain.
- MediPharm Labs Expands International Medical Cannabis Footprint With 1st CBD Metered-Dose Inhaler Shipment to Panamaon October 13, 2026 at 12:17 pm
MediPharm has completed its first shipment to Adeiwa Pharma, which will distribute the product to patients in Panama.
- Tilray Medical Approved to Bring Critical EU-GMP Quality Testing In-House at Portugal Facilityon October 13, 2026 at 12:10 pm
The approval by INFARMED strengthens the company’s global medical cannabis supply chain, accelerating product releases across regulated markets.
- Cannabis Dispensary Workers in Connecticut Ratify 4-Year Contracton October 12, 2026 at 1:51 pm
Workers at the Still River Wellness retail facility in Torrington struck a new deal as members of the UFCW Local 371.
- Wellford Calls on Medical Cannabis Prescription Reimbursement for Veterans, Launches Veterans Access Schemeon October 12, 2026 at 1:41 pm
In partnership with armed forces veterans, the doctor-led online clinic has launched a parliamentary petition urging the U.K. government to reimburse prescriptions.
- Green Thumb Opens RISE Dispensary in Cape Coral, Fla.on October 12, 2026 at 1:16 pm
The new medical cannabis retail facility expands the company’s statewide footprint to 25 locations.
- Cantourage, Green Karat Deepen Strategic Partnership Following EU-GMP Certificationon October 9, 2026 at 3:40 pm
Cantourage is Green Karat’s exclusive distribution partner for products manufactured by Green Karat in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
- High Tide Acquires Established Cannabis Store in Chestermere, Albertaon October 9, 2026 at 3:24 pm
The acquired dispensary will be rebranded as one of the company’s Canna Cabana retail facilities under the $670,000 cash deal.
- Data Breaches Could Cost Your Business Millionson October 9, 2026 at 2:05 pm
Data-security gaps can put medical cannabis patient and employee records at risk, leaving your business holding the bag for a settlement, even if it wasn’t your fault.
- Aurora Completes Major Expansion of European EU-GMP Manufacturing Facilityon October 8, 2026 at 6:39 pm
The cannabis company’s facility expansion in Germany is expected to more than double its annual flower output in a multimillion-dollar investment.
- Curaleaf International Expands Medical Cannabis Education Platform for Health Care Professionals in Polandon October 8, 2026 at 6:20 pm
The education platform provides free access to structured, clinical training in medical cannabis.
- Missouri DHSS Files Proposed Rule Amendments Regarding Cannabis Facilitieson October 8, 2026 at 7:52 am
The proposals aim to clarify and improve ownership requirements, establish rules for license transfers, clarify recall procedures and address rule violations.
- California Cannabis Operator’s Hands Tied as Product Faces Death Sentenceon October 7, 2026 at 7:27 pm
Euphoric Life’s 17-month battle against the Department of Cannabis Control’s destruction order illustrates the ‘untenable’ circumstances facing licensed businesses.
- Greenline Expands to California Retail With Pajaro Dispensary Grand Openingon October 7, 2026 at 6:39 pm
The vertically integrated Monterey Bay cultivator brings award-winning indoor strains – including ‘Orange Tree’ – directly to Watsonville shelves at grower-direct prices.
- Trulieve Repays $65 Million Mortgage, Strengthening Balance Sheeton October 7, 2026 at 6:28 pm
The cannabis company announced the full repayment of its mortgage notes secured by a Florida cultivation facility.
- Texas Hemp Business Council Issues Voter Guide on Hemp Policyon October 7, 2026 at 6:19 pm
The candidate questionnaire examines positions on the future of Texas’ hemp industry.
- California Harvest Preview: A Complex ‘Croptober’ Meets Soft Priceson October 7, 2026 at 3:44 pm
California’s outdoor cannabis farmers start a bountiful harvest amid price pressures. Fair weather and ample licensed plant counts point to an October haul up to 22 million wet pounds.
- Curaleaf Files Update to Offering Circularon October 6, 2026 at 7:33 pm
The cannabis company has filed a formal update to its circular incorporating its previously announced increased offer for Aurora.
- Safe Harbor Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2026 Deposit Resultson October 6, 2026 at 7:22 pm
Safe Harbor’s trailing 14-day average deposits reach approximately $119.3 million as of quarter-end, up 7.4% year-over-year and approximately 25% above the May 2025 low, as deposit growth accelerates for the second straight quarter.
- Wherefour Launches AI Features for Manufacturing With Secure Data Access, Human-Approved Compliance Workflowson October 6, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Wherefour’s expanded suite of AI capabilities streamlines regulatory workflows and minimizes the hands-on workload required to establish and support compliance operations.
- US Congresswoman Joins Fight to Keep Cannabis Legal in Massachusettson October 6, 2026 at 3:59 pm
Rep. Ayanna Pressley is urging Massachusetts voters to reject a ballot measure that aims to repeal the state’s adult-use cannabis laws.
- Spherex Acquires 2 Colorado Cultivation Facilities From Cannabist to Become Vertically Integratedon October 6, 2026 at 1:30 pm
The company’s first acquisition will more than double Spherex’s workforce, expand the brand into cultivation and strengthen control over its supply chain.
- Ascend Wellness Opens 7th Ohio Dispensary in Lewis Centeron October 6, 2026 at 1:18 pm
The cannabis company’s new retail facility expands its Ohio footprint in the Columbus area.
- Aurora Maintains Shareholder Recommendation to Take No Action; Curaleaf Has Yet to File Revised Bidon October 6, 2026 at 1:09 pm
Once Curaleaf files a Notice of Variation and Change to revise its offer, Aurora’s special committee will complete a comprehensive review.
- Cannara Expands International Supply Agreement With Curaleafon October 6, 2026 at 12:53 pm
The amended agreement has a potential aggregate contract value of approximately C$34 million over its two-year term.
- Vireo Growth Announces Financing for New York, Florida Cultivation Facilitieson October 6, 2026 at 12:42 pm
The transaction supports ownership of key cultivation and production infrastructure in two core markets
- SNDL Board Director Abruptly Resignson October 6, 2026 at 12:33 pm
Carolo Cannell’s resignation is effective ‘immediately.’ The cannabis company provided no further details.

