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Quick Hits: Cannabis news in brief

Published on October 17, 2025 by Pat Bulmer

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Cannabis news in brief: Cannabis by syringe in Texas; Sourz packs more gummies; Doja now medical; Discussing the state of the industry in Ottawa; Grow Up goes to Vancouver;  High Times celebrates 50th; Cannara gives itself away; US postal strike’s impact; Village Farms re-buys itself

Rick Simpson Oil in Texas

How would you like to ingest your cannabis by syringe?

A medical cannabis company in Texas says its “0.5 gram syringe offers an alternative to traditional gummies.”

“The product is the first new offering among Texas’ licensed dispensing organizations following the passage of House Bill 46, which expanded the approved methods of delivery,” the company, Texas Original, said in a news release.

“The syringe features Rick Simpson Oil … a full-spectrum extract that includes all the cannabinoids, flavonoids, terpenes, proteins and other potentially beneficial compounds of the cannabis plant that may amplify the therapeutic benefits of THC.”

The Texas bill expanded the list of patients who are eligible for medical cannabis and locations that can offer it.

Texas Original is opening a new 75,000-square-foot facility and headquarters in suburban Austin.

Sourz gummies in multipacks

Sourz by Spinach gummies now come in multipacks.

“The Sourz by Spinach Fully Blasted Multipacks with liquid diamond-infused gummies are now available in five of its most popular flavours,” Cronos Group announced through a press release.

Raspberry watermelon and pink lemonade THC gummies will be available in five packs.

Ten packs include peach-orange CBD gummies, and three flavours of THC gummies —blue raspberry-watermelon; pink lemonade; and strawberry-mango.

The multipacks are available in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, PEI and Saskatchewan.

Sourz by Spinach is Canada’s top-selling edible, Cronos claims.

Doja switches to medical

Canopy Growth’s Kelowna location will now operate exclusively as a medical cultivation site.

“The Kelowna facility will cultivate small-batch, B.C.-grown craft cannabis under the Doja brand, available only to registered Spectrum Therapeutics medical patients,” the company said in a news release.

“Operating under a new micro-cultivation license, the site has been upgraded to deliver consistent, high-quality cannabis and support product development within Spectrum’s medical portfolio.”

Canopy Growth purchased Doja in 2018.

“Canada’s medical market continues to be a standout business for us,” said Luc Mongeau, Canopy Growth’s chief executive officer. “Dedicating Doja to this portfolio underscores our long-term commitment to medical cannabis.”

State of the industry

The state of the cannabis industry will be examined in a panel discussion Oct. 30 in Ottawa.

Hosted by The Pearson Centre and backed by the Cannabis Council of Canada, the event will feature “the most influential voices from the public and private sectors,” organizers say.

Start time is 8:30 a.m. at the National Arts Centre. The event will finish by noon.

Excise taxes, the illicit market, economic opportunities and exports are among topics to be discussed.

“This conference is designed for professionals who are passionate about the cannabis industry’s growth and sustainability,” organizers say.

Tickets for Cannabis at the Crossroads are available through Eventbrite.

Grow Up moves to Vancouver

A business cannabis expo is moving to a bigger location.

After two years in Victoria, the Grow Up Conference & Expo is moving to the Vancouver Convention Centre, Jan. 19-21.

“The three-day event will bring together more than 120 exhibitors, over 100 cannabis brands, and buyers representing 300 retail locations,” Grow Up Vancouver said in a news release.

The event will include information and education sessions on growing and the latest plant technologies; opportunities to network and meet important people; sampling; the Canadian Cannabis Championship, which will judge Canada’s top flower; and a culinary competition.

Co-organizer Quality Horticulture has secured hotel rates at $129 per night and is arranging shuttle transportation to and from the venue.

Booth reservations, delegate registration, speaking submissions and sponsorship opportunities are available at growupconference.com.

Magazine makes a comeback

A prominent American pot publication is making a comeback.

“Founded in 1974, High Times became the voice of a movement, spotlighting underground growers, counterculture icons and the fight for legalization. After ceasing production in recent years, the magazine returns, shepherded by new leadership that aims to honor the magazine’s original spirit,” a news release says.

Javier Hasse is the new editor-in-chief as the magazine releases its 50th anniversary issue.

The limited-run issue is available at select retailers and by subscription at hightimes.com.

Cannara trades debt for ownership

Cannara Biotech, a large Quebec cannabis producer, has reduced its debt by giving away a quarter of the company.

Cannara owed $6.2 million to Olymbec Investments. Olymbec is taking 3.4 million shares, which will cover $4.7 million in principal and $1.5 million in interest owed. The shares are valued at roughly $1.80, Cannara said in a news release.

Following completion of the deal, Olymbec will hold 23,792,920 common shares. Olymbec’s top man, Derek Stern, “will personally hold 376,040 common shares,” the release said.

Combined, those add up to approximately 25.47% of Cannara’s shares.

Postal strike affects company vote

A US cannabis company is feeling some effects from Canada’s postal strike.

Verano Holdings advised shareholders that some of them may not receive documents in time to vote in an Oct. 27 special meeting. The material will be available online.

“In light of the Canadian postal strike, shareholders should cast their vote online and not send their proxy by mail,” the company said in a news release. Shareholders who did send votes in by mail are asked to recast their ballots online.

Verano is registered in British Columbia but proposing to move its official location to Nevada. It has 15 production facilities in 13 states.

Canada Post workers are moving to rotating strikes after a full strike that lasted a couple of weeks.

Village Farms buying back shares

Village Farms is buying back 5% of its shares.

The company announced its board of directors have approved a US$10 million share repurchase plan. That works out to 5.6 million shares.

In a news release issued from Vancouver, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael A. DeGiglio said the move will be good for shareholders.

“We expect to close the third quarter with approximately $75 million in cash, and believe this repurchase authorization provides additional opportunity to create value for shareholders,” he said.

Village Farms started out as a fresh produce supplier, but now focuses on cannabis. The company owns Pure Sunfarms, a large Canadian cannabis producer, and 80% of Quebec’s Rose LifeScience. The company also exports medical cannabis and has growing U.S. operations.