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Canada’s first licensed cannabis facility now being presented as potential AI data centre

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 19h

Canada’s first licensed cannabis facility now being presented as potential AI data centre stratcann.com/news/canadas...

A property formerly home to Canada’s first licensed cannabis facility in Saskatchewan is now on the market, with a new proposal suggesting its potential as...

The drive for innovation in cannabis packaging

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 2d

The drive for innovation in cannabis packaging stratcann.com/insight/the-...

While progress has been made in cannabis packaging, challenges persist in terms of waste, usability, and the need to communicate brand identity.

Cannabis NB sold $100 million worth of cannabis in 2024-2025

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 2d

Cannabis NB sold $100 million worth of cannabis in 2024-2025 stratcann.com/news/cannabi...

Cannabis NB achieved a net income of $23.1 million from sales of $100.9 million in its 2024-2025 fiscal year ended March 30, 2025.

Week in Weed - October 11, 2025

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 4d

Week in Weed for October 11, 2025, is live! #cannabisnews #cannabisindustry stratcann.com/news/week-in...

StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending October 11, 2025.

Ontario Cannabis Store announces 2025 Social Impact Fund partners

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StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 4d

Ontario Cannabis Store announces 2025 Social Impact Fund partners stratcann.com/news/ontario...

The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Social Impact Fund.

Culture Kizos inc./Kizos Culture inc. recalls 1-gram blunt due to microbial concerns

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 4d

Culture Kizos inc./Kizos Culture inc. recalls 1-gram blunt stratcann.com/news/culture...

A Quebec-based cannabis producer has recalled an infused blunt due to a potential presence of mould.

Radicle Femmes’ holiday networking series returns

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 4d

Radicle Femmes’ holiday networking series returns stratcann.com/profiles/rad...

Radicle Femmes, the fast-growing platform for women in cannabis, is closing 2025 with a three-city holiday networking series.

Oaziz Extracts announces licence reinstatement, full operational resumption, and growth outlook

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 5d

Oaziz Extracts announces licence reinstatement, full operational resumption, and growth outlook stratcann.com/news/oaziz-e...

Health Canada has reinstated Oaziz Extracts cannabis licence, following a temporary administrative suspension. The matter was promptly remediated and normal operations were not affected.

Tilray reports positive net income with increased Canadian and international revenue

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 5d

Tilray reports positive net income with increased Canadian and international revenue stratcann.com/financials/t...

Tilray Brands reported US$209.5 million in net revenue and $1.5 million in net income for Q1 2026—its first profitable quarter since Q2 2023.

Digital growth, delivery gains, and gaps: inside Canada’s Cannabis Retail Tech Report

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 5d

Digital growth, delivery gains, and gaps: inside Canada’s Cannabis Retail Tech Report stratcann.com/other/inside...

The State of Cannabis Tech 2025 report highlights Canada’s cannabis retail trends, including digital growth, eCommerce challenges, delivery gains, and opportunities to engage budtenders.

Grow stores left behind: From shadows to spotlight to stagnation

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 6d

Grow stores left behind: From shadows to spotlight to stagnation stratcann.com/insight/grow...

Cannabis grow stores once thriving hubs of Canada’s cannabis scene, face new challenges and uncertain futures post-legalization.

Monthly retail cannabis sales in Canada continue to hover under half a billion

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 6d

Monthly retail cannabis sales in Canada continue to hover under half a billion stratcann.com/news/monthly...

In July, monthly retail cannabis sales continued their year-over-year increase, reaching just over $485 million.

German Cabinet draft approves amendment to the Medical Cannabis Act

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 6d

German Cabinet draft approves amendment to the Medical Cannabis Act stratcann.com/news/german-...

Germany’s Federal Cabinet approved a draft bill amending the country’s Medical Cannabis Act, which will no longer allow online or telemedicine access.

BCGEU expands strike to more BC Cannabis Stores

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 7d

The BCGEU say they have expanded their strike to now include all 40 BC Cannabis Store locations in the province. stratcann.com/news/bcgeu-e...

The BCGEU say they have expanded their strike to now include all 40 BC Cannabis Store locations in the province.

Monthly retail cannabis sales in Canada continue to hover under half a billion

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 7d

Monthly retail cannabis sales in Canada continue to hover under half a billion stratcann.com/news/monthly...

In July, monthly retail cannabis sales continued their year-over-year increase, reaching just over $485 million.

What budtenders can (and can’t) say about cannabis and health – StratCann

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 7d

What budtenders can (and can’t) say about cannabis and health stratcann.com/insight/what...

Pre-rolls surge, vapes shift, and local grown lags in Ontario retail

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StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 8d

Pre-rolls surge, vapes shift, and local grown lags in Ontario retail stratcann.com/news/pre-rol...

As summer continues in Ontario, cannabis retailers are navigating an increasingly complex retail landscape shaped by shifting consumer habits, government promotions, and the ever-present competition.....

AGLC launches 4 in 20 cannabis education campaign

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 9d

AGLC launches 4 in 20 cannabis education campaign stratcann.com/news/aglc-la...

Alberta’s Cannabis Sense program has recently launched its '4 in 20' campaign, featuring a series of Q&As with researchers and subject experts who answer questions and bust myths about cannabis.

What budtenders can (and can’t) say about cannabis and health

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 9d

What budtenders can (and can’t) say about cannabis and health stratcann.com/insight/what...

Discover what cannabis budtenders can and cannot say about health and medical advice. Learn about compliance, regulatory risks, and best practices for cannabis retail staff.

BCGEU strike expands to several BC Cannabis Store locations, while private stores hope to keep up with demand

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StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 9d

BCGEU strike expands to several BC Cannabis Store locations, while private stores hope to keep up with demand stratcann.com/news/bcgeu-s...

Find out how BCGEU strikes at BC Cannabis Stores are affecting retailers, supply, and customers across British Columbia.

Week in Weed - October 4, 2025

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 11d

The Week in Weed for October 4, 2025, is here! #cannabisnews #cannabisindustry stratcann.com/news/week-in...

StratCann’s weekly round-up of cannabis industry news for the week ending October 4, 2025.

BCGEU strike expands to several BC Cannabis Store locations, while private stores hope to keep up with demand

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StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 11d

BCGEU strike expands to several BC Cannabis Store locations, while private stores hope to keep up with demand stratcann.com/news/bcgeu-s...

Find out how BCGEU strikes at BC Cannabis Stores are affecting retailers, supply, and customers across British Columbia.

Ontario cannabis retailers calling for coordinated effort against unlicensed stores

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 12d

Ontario retailers calling for coordinated effort against unlicensed stores stratcann.com/news/ontario...

Retailers for Enforcement is calling on the Ontario government to take action against a surge of illegal storefronts and unlicensed online sellers in the province.

New cannabis-based treatment shows promise for chronic low back pain

StratCann.com @stratcann.bsky.social · 12d

New cannabis-based treatment shows promise for chronic low back pain stratcann.com/news/new-can...

A recent clinical trial has delivered evidence for a new cannabis-based treatment in significantly reducing chronic low back pain.