Aurora Cannabis to close facility south of Edmonton
An Edmonton-based cannabis production giant will be closing one of its facilities south of the city. One expert says the closure is not a surprise considering the market’s direction. Chris Chacon reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Sep 22, 2021
Major cannabis company calling Edmonton home with its world HQ
The medical marijuana firm Aurora Cannabis is building a major facility at the Edmonton International Airport and is making Alberta’s capital its international headquarters. Tom Vernon reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Feb 5, 2018
Rolling in the green in Quebec
Wed, Oct 17: A West Island cannabis producer is hoping to cash in on the legalization of marijuana. Aurora Cannabis has been producing medicinal marijuana for two years — now they’re hoping to take their business to the next level. Global’s Phil Carpenter got a tour inside the Pointe-Claire facility.
Global News at 5:30 and 6:30
Oct 17, 2018
Behind-the-scenes tour of Aurora Sky
A new industry will throw open its doors on Oct. 17 and a facility in Edmonton’s backyard could be a big legal cannabis supplier. Vinesh Pratap got a look inside Aurora Sky.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Oct 9, 2018
Aurora Cannabis CCO weighs in on Edmonton facility, job opportunities
Aurora Cannabis CCO Cam Battley joins Vinesh Pratap in studio to talk about the Edmonton facility and the upcoming legalization of marijuana.
Apr 12, 2018
Aurora Cannabis closing Aurora Sky facility in Edmonton
Pricing pressure is being blamed for the decision to close Aurora Sky in Leduc County — the largest marijuana facility in the world. The company revealed the news Thursday. Sarah Komadina has more.
Cannabis
May 12, 2022
Cannabis takes a tumble on the stock market
Cannabis companies took a tumble on the stock market on Friday following disappointing results from some big names like Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis. Vinesh Pratap reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Nov 16, 2019
Aurora Cannabis laying off workers, CEO to step down
Aurora Cannabis revealed on Thursday that its CEO is stepping aside and hundreds of jobs are being eliminated as the cannabis firm goes through a restructuring process. Quinn Ohler has details.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Feb 7, 2020
Cannabis cutbacks in Alberta: Where the industry stands after two years of legalization
Aurora Cannabis and Canopy Growth — two of Alberta’s major pot producers — are cutting back and laying off staff, but those watching the industry closely say it hasn’t gone up in smoke. Kendra Slugoski reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Dec 17, 2020
Aurora Cannabis buys MedReleaf for $3.2 billion
There was big marijuana merger in Canada on Monday. Aurora Cannabis bought MedReleaf for $3.2 billion, leaving just two major players in the bud business as Canada prepares to legalize pot. As Robin Gill reports, there’s no precedent for this, so are they getting too big for their britches already?
Global National
May 14, 2018
Aurora Cannabis downsizing part of ‘right-sizing’ industry: analyst
An industry analyst said the recent downsizing of Aurora Cannabis, which was preceded by Canopy laying off employees earlier in the year, shows companies are discovering how big they should be.
Global News at 10 Saskatoon
Jun 23, 2020
Market and Business Report May 14 2021
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s Rob Tétrault updates us on the CN rail deal with Kansas City Southern, and stock prices on Disney and Aurora Cannabis.
Economy
May 14, 2021
Medical marijuana company Aurora Cannabis expands to Edmonton airport
A medical marijuana company is expanding with a new grow facility at the Edmonton International Airport. Global’s David Boushy explains how big it will be and how much pot it will produce.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Dec 15, 2016
Aurora Cannabis teams up with UFC to research CBD use to manage pain in MMA athletes
Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis has teamed up with the UFC on a new research project. Vinesh Pratap explains.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Jul 26, 2019
Tour of Aurora’s Montreal cannabis production site
Global’s Dan Spector goes inside Aurora’s new medical cannabis production plant in Pointe-Claire, in Montreal’s West Island.
Global News at 5:30 and 6:30
Nov 24, 2017
Aurora Cannabis investing in Saskatoon research centre
Aurora Cannabis is putting a lot of green into its new Saskatoon home, Aurora Prairie. Kyle Benning reports.
Global News at 10 Saskatoon
Jun 7, 2019