Amid business and political heavyweights in July, Beena Goldenberg could be found working the room, making the case for the cannabis sector.The Organigram CEO was at an annual networking event hosted by former premier Frank McKenna at Fox Harb'r Resort in Nova Scotia, telling government and business leaders that nationwide, the industry generated $16 billion in GDP in 2024 and created 227,000 direct and indirect jobs.In New Brunswick, the industry contributes $1 billion to the province's GDP and

Large and small cannabis producers in New Brunswick say there could be great growth potential for the industry if the federal government lowered a tax that takes away about a third of their revenue.

As a Schedule I drug, possessing, growing and selling marijuana is a federal crime.

(The Center Square) – Feeling the squeeze, Spokane Valley may ask the state to allow cities to impose a local sales tax on cannabis, which would raise the existing 37% rate to offset future budget deficits. The topic came up on Tuesday as the Spokane Valley City Council ran through draft priorities ahead of the 2026 legislative session in January.

For nearly three years, prospective business owners have eagerly waited for the date they could join Rhode Island’s budding retail cannabis market. That day is now here. At the start of the Cannabis Control Commission’s monthly meeting Friday afternoon, chairperson Kimbelry Ahern announced regulators are now accepting online applications for two dozen new retail licenses