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Top Stories
November 3, 2026
Organigram to Acquire Aurora Cannabis for C$561 Million, Outbidding Curaleaf’s Hostile Offer
Organigram agrees to acquire Aurora Cannabis for C$561 million, outbidding Curaleaf’s hostile offer with financial backing from British American Tobacco.
November 3, 2026
Vireo Secures DEA Registrations for 41 Florida Dispensaries, Trulieve Confirms Federal Approvals
Vireo Growth secured DEA registrations for 41 Florida medical cannabis dispensaries, while Trulieve confirmed federal approvals under the new Schedule...
November 3, 2026
Tilray to Close Canadian Cannabis Facility, Targets $10 Million in Annual Savings
Tilray Brands plans to close its Foss cannabis facility in Ontario, consolidate production and generate $10 million in annual savings...
November 3, 2026
IIPR Results: “AFFO Per Share Up 7%”; Cannabis REIT Expands Into Life Sciences
Innovative Industrial Properties reported Q3 2026 AFFO of $54.8 million as cannabis tenant problems persisted and life-science investments drove income...
November 3, 2026
Vext Science Revenue Jumps 18%, but Profitability Tumbles in Q3 Results
Vext Science reported record Q3 2026 revenue of $14.9 million, but adjusted EBITDA plunged to $195,000 as net losses widened...
November 3, 2026
FireStarter: Massachusetts Votes, Curaleaf Reports Tonight, and MSOs Confirm DEA Registrations
Election Day puts Massachusetts’ legal sales on the ballot. Curaleaf reports Q3 after the close, MSOs confirm DEA registrations, and...
November 2, 2026
Massachusetts Could Become First State to Repeal Legal Cannabis Sales as Question 8 Goes to Vote
Massachusetts voters will decide Question 8 on November 3, potentially ending the state’s $1.65 billion adult-use cannabis market in 2028....
November 2, 2026
Potential U.S. Stock Exchange Listing: Cresco Labs Shareholders Approve Restructuring
Cresco Labs shareholders approved corporate restructuring measures with at least 94% support, positioning the cannabis operator for a potential senior...
November 2, 2026
FireStarter: DEA Registers 900+ Dispensaries, Massachusetts Votes Tomorrow, and MSO Earnings Begin
The first edition of FireStarter, IgniteIt’s daily cannabis business briefing: DEA’s first 900+ registrations, a Nov. 29 supply-chain deadline, Massachusetts...
November 2, 2026
The $60 Ounce Paradox: When Growing More and Spending Less Still Means Earning Less
Michigan cannabis prices have stabilized near $60 an ounce, but profitability remains under pressure. Why can operators produce more, cut...
November 1, 2026
DEA Grants Federal Registration to 900+ Cannabis Dispensaries, Sets November 29 Supply Chain Deadline
The DEA grants federal registration to 900+ medical cannabis dispensaries and sets a November 29 supply chain deadline, raising questions...
Chief Economist’s ColumnThe $60 Ounce Paradox: When Growing More and Spending Less Still Means Earning LessMichigan cannabis prices have stabilized near $60 an ounce, but profitability remains under pressure. Why can operators produce more, cut costs and gain market share yet still earn less on every pound sold?RGRolando GarcíaNov 2, 2026 · 0 MINRead →
IGNITEITIntelligenceThe story behind the story.Vireo grew revenue 265% through acquisitions while its margin fell; Village Farms grew 5% and widened its margin. Rolando García asks which growth leaves shareholders with more…Read this issue →Subscribe freeFree · every Wednesday
Interviews
November 3, 2026
“We Understand Cultivation. Period.”Village Farms’ Strategy for Competing Globally
Village Farms VP Deepak Anand explains how cultivation scale, low production costs and EU-GMP certification shape the company’s global cannabis...
November 2, 2026
“You Will See Prices Come Down, But It Will Take Time”: Why Ohio Cannabis Has Room to Grow
Standard Wellness CEO Jared Maloof explains why Ohio’s cannabis market still has room to grow, how retail expansion drives investment...
October 30, 2026
Why MariMed Kills Cannabis Products Before They Reach Dispensary Shelves
A gummy can score four out of five and still fail MariMed’s product development test. Ryan Crandall explains why rejecting...
October 29, 2026
“Anything Left in the System Would Be Written Off”: Cheech & Chong Confront the Federal Hemp Deadline
Cheech & Chong president Brandon Harshbarger reveals how the company is managing potential THC beverage write-offs, retailer credits and staffing...
October 28, 2026
Cannabis Isn’t Red or Blue. It’s a Small Business.
Laurie Parfitt Founder of LKP reflects on her conversation with California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton at IgniteIt, exploring cannabis taxes,...
October 28, 2026
Faster Isn’t Enough: TerrAscend on the Tradeoffs Behind Cannabis Edibles
Faster onset is only one part of developing a successful cannabis edible. TerrAscend’s BJ Carretta explains the tradeoffs involving taste,...
Announcements
October 19, 2026
Beard Bros and British Cannabis Announce International Cannabinoid Product Partnership
October 5, 2026
Cannabis Attorneys Launch arb420 to Handle Industry Business Disputes
September 22, 2026
Canna Boss Babes and Real Potparazzi Plan 40-State Cannabis Media Tour
July 2, 2026
California Cannabis Awards Announces 2026 Medalists, Including First-Ever Home Grow Winners
July 2, 2026
Root & Rise Cannabis Education Symposium to Debut at Roanoke College July 23-25
June 25, 2026
Botanical Sciences Announcing July 1st Launch of New Medical Cannabis Vaporized Products for Georgia Patients
Event Coverage
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October 28, 2026
Cannabis Isn’t Red or Blue. It’s a Small Business.
Laurie Parfitt Founder of LKP reflects on her conversation with California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton at IgniteIt, exploring cannabis taxes,...
October 7, 2026
California Treasurer Fiona Ma Calls Prop 64 a ‘Complete Disaster,’ Wants Cannabis Industry to Organize for Ballot Overhaul
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma wants operators to begin organizing now around an effort to rewrite parts of the legalization...
October 5, 2026
Don’t Grow for the Discount Rack: Colorado Cultivators Put Differentiation, Consistency and Quality First
At IgniteIt Colorado, industry leaders discussed how cultivators can respond to changing consumer expectations, build more consistent operations, and protect...
October 5, 2026
Drop’s Founders on Cannabis Delivery Costs: “Dispensaries Shouldn’t Have to Become Logistics Companies”
Drop co-founders Kat Savoy and Teri LeBlanc explain cannabis delivery fees, dispensary economics and customer relationships following the company’s Denver...
Deals
November 3, 2026
Organigram to Acquire Aurora Cannabis for C$561 Million, Outbidding Curaleaf’s Hostile Offer
October 27, 2026
Curaleaf Pushes Back After Alberta Regulator Rejects Challenge to Aurora’s Share Sales
October 26, 2026
Safe Harbor Plans Opifex Combination, Outlines New Ownership Structure and Nasdaq Strategy
October 21, 2026
Canadian Investment Firm Offers $5M for Decibel Cannabis Shares at 16% Premium
October 20, 2026
Curaleaf Accuses Aurora of Blocking Due Diligence While Entertaining Rival Bidders
October 19, 2026
