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Global News is a major Canadian news organization covering national and local stories across politics, business, society, and public safety. Its reporting is aimed at a broad audience and often includes explainers on complex public issues.

Cannabis appears in Global News coverage as part of Canada’s regulated market, public health discussions, policing and impairment topics, and business developments. For readers, it provides a mainstream view on how legalization and regulation play out in day-to-day news.

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Aug 12, 2026
Curaleaf Launches Hostile Bid for Aurora Cannabis, Shareholders to Decide Fate

Curaleaf Launches Hostile Bid for Aurora Cannabis, Shareholders to Decide Fate

Curaleaf has made a direct acquisition offer to Aurora Cannabis shareholders, prompting the Canadian firm to form a special committee as both companies debate the value and future of the proposed merger

  • •Curaleaf made an unsolicited bid to acquire Aurora Cannabis, offering US$4.00 per share plus US$0.75 cash
  • •Aurora formed a special committee to review the proposal and urged shareholders not to act yet

by Bev Kreklau

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Apr 3, 2026
First Nation Blocks Halifax Highway to Protest Cannabis Dispensary Raids

First Nation Blocks Halifax Highway to Protest Cannabis Dispensary Raids

Sipekne’katik First Nation members blocked part of Highway 102 near Halifax to protest police raids on unlicensed cannabis dispensaries and assert Indigenous jurisdiction over unceded Mi’kmaq lands

  • •Sipekne’katik First Nation blocked Highway 102 near Shubenacadie, N.S., protesting police raids on unlicensed cannabis shops
  • •Chief Michelle Glasgow said the protest centers on Indigenous jurisdiction over unceded Mi’kmaq lands, not just cannabis
  • •The RCMP reduced the highway to one lane near exit 10 due to the blockade
  • •Tensions have risen since the Nova Scotia Justice Department ordered a crackdown on unlicensed cannabis dispensaries

by Brusky

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Apr 1, 2026
Winnipeg Defence Lawyer Charged With Smuggling Cannabis Into Manitoba Jail

Winnipeg Defence Lawyer Charged With Smuggling Cannabis Into Manitoba Jail

A Winnipeg defence lawyer has been charged with conspiracy offenses after allegedly trying to smuggle cannabis into Headingley Correctional Centre, with related cases

  • •A Winnipeg defence lawyer is accused of attempting to smuggle cannabis into Headingley Correctional Centre
  • •Manitoba RCMP began investigating after officers detected the smell of cannabis one year ago
  • •The lawyer, age 43, has been charged with conspiracy to distribute cannabis, commit mischief, and possess a prohibited firearm

by Winnipeg defence lawyer accused of smuggling cannabis into correctional centre A criminal defence lawyer is accused of trying to sneak cannabis into a correctional institution, according to a news release from Manitoba RCMP. Crime 5 hours

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Feb 25, 2026
Nova Scotia Introduces Stricter Measures to Combat Illegal Cannabis Sales

Nova Scotia Introduces Stricter Measures to Combat Illegal Cannabis Sales

Nova Scotia strengthens cannabis laws with increased fines and enforcement to curb illegal sales, amid controversy and criticism from Indigenous leaders

  • •Nova Scotia strengthens Cannabis Control Act to combat illegal sales
  • •New legislation includes increased fines and expanded enforcement
  • •Mi'kmaq chiefs criticize the crackdown, fearing strained relations
  • •RCMP and Halifax Police report no fentanyl in illegal cannabis

by Nova Scotia bill increases fines, strengthens enforcement as part of illegal cannabis crackdown Nova Scotia's justice minister says government is 'strengthening' the Cannabis Control Act as the province continues to crackdown on illegal dispensaries. Canada 17 mins

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Dec 18, 2025
Nova Scotia Approves Mi’kmaq-Owned Cannabis Retail Stores on Reserves

Nova Scotia Approves Mi’kmaq-Owned Cannabis Retail Stores on Reserves

Nova Scotia's new regulations enable Mi’kmaq communities to open legal cannabis stores on reserves, addressing illegal sales concerns and boosting local economies

  • •Nova Scotia allows Mi’kmaq cannabis retail stores on reserves
  • •Mi’kmaq bands can authorize sales through agreements with the liquor corporation

by New Nova Scotia regulations allow retail cannabis stores owned by Mi’kmaq community Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia will be able to open legal cannabis retail stores on reserve under new provincial regulations. Cannabis Apr 4

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Dec 18, 2025
Ontario Police Seize $1.6M in Illegal Cannabis from Brighton Greenhouse

Ontario Police Seize $1.6M in Illegal Cannabis from Brighton Greenhouse

Ontario Provincial Police seized over $1.6 million in illegal cannabis from a Brighton greenhouse, charging five individuals involved in the operation

  • •OPP seized $1.6 million in illegal cannabis from Brighton, Ontario
  • •580 plants and 1,100 pounds of dried cannabis were confiscated
  • •Five individuals charged under the Cannabis Act

by OPP seizes $1.6M worth of illegal cannabis in major operation OPP seized more than $1.6 million worth of illegal street cannabis found in a greenhouse in Brighton, Ont., during a major drug bust operation. Cannabis Nov 6

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Dec 18, 2025
Aphria Agrees to $30 Million Settlement in Shareholder Lawsuit

Aphria Agrees to $30 Million Settlement in Shareholder Lawsuit

Aphria Inc. has agreed to a $30 million settlement to resolve allegations of misrepresentation in its 2018 acquisitions, pending court approval

  • •Aphria Inc. settles shareholder lawsuit for $30 million
  • •The lawsuit involved alleged misrepresentations in 2018 acquisitions
  • •Settlement is not an admission of liability by Aphria

by Cannabis company Aphria reaches 30M agreement to settle shareholder class-action lawsuit Aphria Inc. has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit by shareholders alleging the company made misrepresentations to capital markets in 2018. Cannabis Feb 10

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Dec 18, 2025
Canadian Cannabis Tax Revenues Reach $5.4 Billion Since Legalization

Canadian Cannabis Tax Revenues Reach $5.4 Billion Since Legalization

Canada has generated over $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since legalization, with Ontario leading the provinces in earnings

  • •Canada's cannabis tax revenue exceeds $5.4 billion since 2018
  • •Ontario leads provincial earnings with $1.5 billion

by Cannabis revenues for Ottawa, provinces have hit $5.4B since 2018 Ontario has the greatest provincial share — $1.5 billion — with Alberta coming in second at just over $1 billion, despite having less than a third of Ontario's population. Cannabis Nov 25

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Dec 18, 2025
Edibles and Drinkables Poised to Lead Canada's Cannabis Industry

Edibles and Drinkables Poised to Lead Canada's Cannabis Industry

Edibles and drinkables are gaining popularity in Canada's cannabis market, potentially bridging the revenue gap with alcohol sales, according to Delta 9 CEO John Arbuthnot

  • •Canadian cannabis sales capture 50% of black market share
  • •Delta 9 CEO highlights growth in edibles and drinkables
  • •Cannabis retail locations increased from 42 to 71 since 2019
  • •Cannabis revenue remains low compared to alcohol sales

by Drinkables, edibles could lead future of cannabis industry The CEO of Delta 9 said edibles have skyrocketed in popularity, with the gummy form of cannabis appealing to a new demographic. Cannabis Sep 23, 2021

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Dec 18, 2025
Canopy Growth Sells Former Hershey Factory to Hershey Canada for $53 Million

Canopy Growth Sells Former Hershey Factory to Hershey Canada for $53 Million

Canopy Growth has sold its Smiths Falls cannabis facility back to Hershey Canada for $53 million, marking a significant turn of events for the town

  • •Canopy Growth sells Smiths Falls facility to Hershey Canada for $53 million
  • •The facility was originally a Hershey's chocolate factory built in 1964

by Canopy Growth is selling its old chocolate factory pot facility to Hershey Canopy Growth announced Thursday it's selling the old chocolate factory where it cultivated cannabis in Smiths Falls to Hershey Canada. Cannabis Aug 17, 2023

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Dec 18, 2025
Cannabis Industry Boosts Economic Recovery Amid Pandemic in Ontario

Cannabis Industry Boosts Economic Recovery Amid Pandemic in Ontario

Ontario's cannabis industry thrives during the pandemic, supporting economic recovery and job creation with over 1,000 shops now surpassing LCBO outlets

  • •Cannabis shops in Ontario were deemed essential during the pandemic
  • •Kingston has 17 cannabis stores, with room for more growth
  • •Cannabis industry supports over 27,000 retail jobs in Ontario

by Cannabis shops could help in pandemic’s economic recovery, Kingston expert says This past August, the Ontario government's online cannabis store announced that there are more than 1,000 pot shops across the province, surpassing the 660 LCBO's across Ontario. Cannabis Dec 2, 2021

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