British Columbia, Canada, is one of the international hotbeds for cannabis, with a long history of being a pioneer for progressive cannabis policies. Last Year’s International Cannabis Business...
Canada Already Running Out of Legal Cannabis
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.
As expected, the demand for licensed and regulated cannabis was strong as Canada legalized cannabis commerce across the Great White North a week ago, and the nation’s retailers are already running...
Canadian Retailer Says Cannabis Sales Outpacing Alcohol
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.
Alcanna Inc., operators of over 225 retail operations selling wine, beer, and spirits in Canada and the United States, made big news that it was moving into the cannabis industry, announcing that it...
Ohio State Professor: Trump May Use Cannabis in 2020 Election
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in ICBC San Francisco, Politics.
The 2018 midterms are fast approaching and Republicans and Democrats are pulling out all of the stops to win votes at the ballot box. One low-key issue under the surface is cannabis with Democrat Congressman...
Aurora, Rumored Coca-Cola Partner, Goes Public on the NYSE
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.
Aurora, one of the biggest producers in Canada, joined Tilray, Cronos Group, and Canopy Growth as the latest cannabis company from the Great White North listed on stock exchanges in the United States....
Gallup: 66% of Americans Support Legalizing Cannabis
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in ICBC San Francisco, Politics.
When you are in the trenches fighting for cannabis legalization, it is easy to become cynical and discouraged. We recognize that it is cruel to deprive patients a safe medicine that can benefit their...
California Bureau of Cannabis Control Releases New Draft Rules
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.
Everyone involved in the regulated cannabis industry over the past few years understands that rules will be announced and then amended and then amended again. It is imperative to stay up-to-date on...
Company Urges Trump to Make U.S. Cannabis Great Again
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco, Politics.
Canadian cannabis companies have long had a huge advantage over their counterparts in the United States, with access to capital and favorable federally policies (access to banking services, reasonable...
California Counties Known for Vineyards are Turning to Cannabis
Written by Anthony Johnson on . Posted in Business, ICBC San Francisco.
After reports that regulated cannabis farms were emerging out of locales in Oregon and Canada known for wineries, it shouldn’t be a surprise to learn that areas known for vineyards in California...