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Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry: HEXO CEO

Cannabis 'price war' could cause 'significant' damage to industry: HEXO CEO

Hexo Corp.'s chief executive says he's seen a "price war" take shape over the last five months that could cause "significant" damage to Canada's cannabis industry. "No one wins in a price war," Charlie Bowman told analysts on a Friday call.
Southern California jailbreak mastermind convicted

Southern California jailbreak mastermind convicted

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — An inmate who organized a daring, elaborate Southern California jailbreak in 2016 was found guilty Thursday of the escape but acquitted of kidnapping a taxi driver while on the run, authorities said.
Kentucky Senate passes bill to legalize medical marijuana

Kentucky Senate passes bill to legalize medical marijuana

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Senate voted Thursday to legalize medical marijuana in the state, delivering a breakthrough endorsement after years of resisting access to cannabis for people suffering from a series of debilitating illnesses.
Kansas push for medical marijuana appears done for this year

Kansas push for medical marijuana appears done for this year

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators aren't likely to legalize marijuana for medical uses this year following a vote Thursday.
B.C. Mounties announce results of organized crime drug investigations

B.C. Mounties announce results of organized crime drug investigations

RCMP in British Columbia announced Thursday the results of two drug investigations they say disrupted major organized crime groups that are flooding the streets with toxic drugs involving "transnational" drug production and distribution operations.
Hexo reports net loss of $11.1 million in second quarter, lower revenues

Hexo reports net loss of $11.1 million in second quarter, lower revenues

GATINEAU, Que. — Hexo Corp. reported a net loss of $11.1 million in its latest quarter, up from a year earlier, when it reported a loss of $690.3 million, which included $616 million in one-time impairment charges. The Gatineau, Que.
Pornhub owner MindGeek purchased by private equity firm

Pornhub owner MindGeek purchased by private equity firm

MONTREAL — A new private equity firm based in Ottawa says it has acquired the company behind one of the world's largest pornography sites, Pornhub.

NY cannabis agencies sued by medical marijuana providers

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A coalition that includes some of New York's medical marijuana companies sued state cannabis regulators Thursday in an effort to open up licensing to all retail dispensary applicants immediately.

8 children sickened at LA school after eating marijuana

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eight children were sickened at a Los Angeles school on Wednesday after eating marijuana gummies, authorities said. Paramedics were called to Sun Valley Magnet School shortly before 1:30 p.m.
When will Medicare cover medical marijuana?

When will Medicare cover medical marijuana?

Many older adults are using medical marijuana to treat a variety of conditions, but experts say that conflicting laws, unclear safety standards and complicated rulemaking processes mean it could be years before Medicare may cover the drug.
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