Exclusive Interview with Canopy Rivers President and CEO Narbe Alexandrian Over the past year, cannabis-focused venture capital firm Canopy Rivers (TSX: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) has seen more than 1,500 different pitches. President and CEO Narbe Alexandrian spoke to New Cannabis Ventures about how the firm vets opportunities, current portfolio... Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has unveiled a website aimed at helping millions of Americans with substance abuse issues learn about and locate treatment options. FindTreatment.gov is the latest development in the administration’s effort to address the nation’s opioid crisis. The White House said it believes the site,... Read more
An 18-year-old from the northeastern German city of Rostock got a nasty shock when her mother delivered her hash-infused cake to a funeral party. After multiple mourners went to the hospital, the young woman is now under investigation and could be charged with up to 13 counts of negligence... Read more
Wisconsin Democrats introduced a bill on Wednesday that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis in the state, but chances of the measure succeeding in the Republican-led legislature appear to be slim. Democratic Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said on Wednesday that the penalties currently paid by those convicted... Read more
Momentum could be building for the legalization of recreational weed in Montana. That’s because a local group working for cannabis reform in the state has just received big time backing from advocacy groups. If the efforts in Montana succeed, voters could see legalization on the ballot next year. However,... Read more
Curaleaf Acquisition of Select to Move Forward on Amended Terms HSR Waiting Period for the Proposed Acquisition has Expired Transaction Expected to Close on January 1, 2020 WAKEFIELD, Mass., Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) (“Curaleaf” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United... Read more
Exclusive Interview with Cansortium CEO Jose Javier Hidalgo Multi-state operator Cansortium (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) has cut its annual costs by $4.5 million, restructured its leadership and announced plans for more growth in its home state of Florida. The cannabis company’s CEO Jose Javier Hidalgo spoke with New Cannabis Ventures... Read more
Trulieve Announces Pricing of Public Offering TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2019 /CNW/ – Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (“Trulieve” or the “Company”) (CSE: TRUL) today announced that it has priced its previously announced public offering (the “Offering”) of debenture units (the “Units”). The Offering will be comprised of an aggregate principal amount... Read more
Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has been hired on as a “senior advisor and consultant” for Green Leaf Medical, a New Jersey company that is looking to open a 50,000 square foot cannabis production facility and dispensary in Gloucester City’s Southport waterfront area. The announcement surprised some who remember... Read more
The debut edition of the 2019 Oregon Cannabis Cup was a blast! Here is the much-anticipated list of winners from the groundbreaking event: Indica Flower Katee Laine/ High Times 1st Place: Phresh Cannabis – Cuvee Cookies2nd Place: 17 Farms – Ice Cream Cake3rd Place: PDX Organics – Platinum Candy... Read more
