Montreal, Quebec – Mercanto Holdings Inc. (TSX-V: MUSH), a company focused on the Canadian cannabis market, has achieved a significant milestone ahead of Quebec’s highly anticipated launch of its legal cannabis vape category. The company has received preliminary acceptance from the Quebec cannabis authority, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC), for three distinct vape cartridge…
NANTHABURI, THAILAND – Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand launched a significant demonstration, dubbed “Operation 7-7,” outside the Ministry of Public Health headquarters in Nonthaburi province on Monday, July 7, 2025. The rally is a direct response to what protesters perceive as government efforts to recriminalise cannabis, a move that opponents warn could devastate businesses established since…
The promise of a thriving medicinal cannabis sector in New Zealand faces significant headwinds, according to reports from RNZ News. The industry, poised for growth and leveraging the country’s favourable conditions, is instead grappling with a complex and stringent regulatory framework that industry leaders warn is stifling domestic potential and pushing companies towards international markets….
Vineland Cannabis Cultivation Employees Secure Union Representation Vineland, New Jersey – Workers at the Columbia Care cannabis cultivation facility in Vineland, New Jersey, have overwhelmingly ratified their inaugural union contract with UFCW Local 152. This significant development culminates an organizing effort that commenced in November 2022, marking a pivotal moment for labor relations within the…
As summer approaches, the North American festival scene is poised for another vibrant season, increasingly featuring events that openly embrace cannabis culture alongside traditional offerings of music, arts, and community gathering. A recent compilation from CelebStoner.com highlights several key festivals scheduled for the Summer of 2025 that are notable for their focus on or significant…
As the summer months approach in 2025, the United States prepares for a vibrant season of music festivals, increasingly characterized by the integration of cannabis culture. A recent compilation by CelebStoner.com highlights this trend, identifying a selection of top events that combine live musical performances with an environment embracing cannabis. Summertime has long been synonymous…
Kekerengu, Marlborough, New Zealand – Puro Cannabis Products, a pioneering organic medical cannabis company based in the scenic Kekerengu region of Marlborough, New Zealand, has announced a significant three-year export agreement valued at 7 million British pounds (approximately NZ$15.8 million) with UK-based pharmaceutical firm IPS Pharma. This landmark deal, formally signed at the New Zealand…
The Canadian cannabis industry experienced a dynamic week ending July 5, 2025, marked by significant regulatory consultations, provincial policy shifts, ongoing economic contributions, and notable enforcement actions across the country. National Regulatory Consultations Advance A key federal development saw the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) share a summary of the feedback received on its Regulatory…
Canada’s burgeoning cannabis industry experienced a dynamic week in early July 2025, marked by significant corporate developments, crucial regulatory updates across several provinces, and ongoing discussions around national policy and enforcement. Financial reporting delays, strategic expansions, and shifts in provincial oversight dominated headlines, reflecting the sector’s continued evolution and the challenges and opportunities operators face…
The Canadian cannabis sector continued to navigate a complex landscape this past week, marked by significant developments in corporate finance, regulatory policy, Indigenous governance, and federal oversight leading up to July 5, 2025. Corporate and Financial Developments Several publicly traded companies provided updates impacting investors and the broader market. Christina Lake Cannabis announced a delay…
