June 2019 - Page 8 of 13 - CannabisNewsWire

ThursdayJun 13, 2019 10:05 am

Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) Secures Financing, Receives Organic Certification for Recreational Cannabis

The company’s recreational cannabis plants and growing processes received organic certification from Pro-Cert Organic Systems Ltd. The certification is an important part of the company’s expansion strategy, as the market demand for organic cannabis products is on the upswing Organigram recently announced that it has secured a C$140 million credit facility with Bank of Montreal as the lead arranger and agent, which will largely be used to fund the company’s expansion plans and to refinance existing long-term debt The end of May 2019 marked several exciting developments for Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), a leading Canadian licensed producer…

ThursdayJun 13, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Church of England Starts Investing in Marijuana

If you were wondering how fast marijuana could become a mainstream substance, the Church of England has just provided further proof that this once heavily stigmatized plant is getting the recognition and acceptance that it deserves. The Church of England has instructed its number crunchers to start making investments in medical marijuana companies. In the past, the Church Commissioners for England (the entity which manages the $16 billion investment portfolio of the Church of England) rigidly adhered to their self-imposed policy of not holding stocks in cannabis companies. The new policy allows the Church of England to hold stocks of…

WednesdayJun 12, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Oregon Legislature Approves Marijuana Criminal Record Expungement

The legislature in Oregon has voted to approve a law which will see the marijuana convictions of tens of thousands of Oregonians expunged so that those individuals can have a better chance at finding jobs, getting an education and having access to housing. Senate Bill 420 seeks to clear all marijuana convictions which are no longer crimes from the time marijuana was legalized in the state in 2014. This means people who were prosecuted and convicted prior to 2014 can have their slate wiped clean. This bill was initially approved by a 25-4 vote by the Senate in April. However,…

WednesdayJun 12, 2019 11:55 am

NCIA Cannabis Business Summit & Expo 2019 Expected to Attract Advocates of Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act

At this year’s Cannabis Business Summit & Expo – the sixth such event hosted by the NCIA – discussion of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act is likely to be on the agenda, as well as many other critical issues that are currently affecting the cannabis industry. With its return to San Jose, the location of last year’s event, the nation's most influential, award-winning cannabis conference and trade show continues to act as a catalyst for innovation in the space and pave the way for cannabis commerce. The celebratory gathering, scheduled to take place from Monday, July 22,…

WednesdayJun 12, 2019 11:36 am

Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR) Plans to Utilize NanoFusion Technology in World’s First Hemp-Infused Pet Food Product

Geyser Brands announced an innovative pet care product through its recent acquisition target The burgeoning pet care market has seen prominent growth The company plans to utilize NanoFusion technology in WildTails’ product development Geyser Brands Inc. (TSX.V: GYSR), a leading consumer health care company, recently announced the world’s first hemp-infused, freeze-dried pet food through its acquisition target, Solace Management Group Inc. The company’s announcement aligns with its vision to help people and their pets worldwide with a range of discomfort and health care issues (http://cnw.fm/9AXsi), and to support innovation through R&D and product development. This latest new brand, WildTails, joins the…

WednesdayJun 12, 2019 11:04 am

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Enters Canada’s Vaporizer Market through Strategic Partnership

The exclusive partnership with PAX Labs will enable Supreme Cannabis and its subsidiary, 7ACRES, to access the highly lucrative vaporizer market 7ACRES will become one of only four companies to supply cannabis oil pods for the PAX Era The partnership provides a significant strategic advantage to Supreme Cannabis due to PAX’s market penetration; currently, the company has over 1.5 million devices sold worldwide A partnership between The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) and PAX Labs Inc. will enable Supreme to become the foundational brand partner and supplier for premium vaporizer the PAX Era in Canada.…

WednesdayJun 12, 2019 10:21 am

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Offers Medical, Industrial Hemp Products as Leader in the CBD Sector

Earth Science Tech is a biotechnology company offering high-grade cannabinoids ETST has diverse subsidiaries that promote the company’s role as a leader in the CBD sector Earth Science Tech has various partnerships and distribution agreements in place Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST) operates in the hemp cannabinoid, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and medical device research and development fields. A biotechnology company headquartered in Doral, Florida, ETST markets high purity and quality full-spectrum cannabinoids. The company’s wholly owned subsidiaries – including Earth Science Pharmaceutical Inc., Cannabis Therapeutics Inc. and Canna Inno Laboratories Inc. – concentrate on developing Earth Science Tech’s role as…

WednesdayJun 12, 2019 9:52 am

9 Things You Never Knew about Cannabis Tinctures

Cannabis tinctures are one of the best, most underrated delivery methods for cannabis. They provide a fast and efficient dosage of medicine with minimal effort. And although tinctures date back well before the pre-Prohibition era, they are an unfamiliar delivery method for most people. If you’re interested in learning more about this healthier ingestion method, here are 9 things you need to know about cannabis tinctures. #1) Tinctures are an age-old remedy Did you know tinctures were the primary form of pain relief before aspirin? In fact, cannabis tinctures were extremely popular before cannabis prohibition. Cannabis infused extracts (tinctures) were…

WednesdayJun 12, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Canadian Flight Crews Banned from Consuming Marijuana 28 Days Before Flying

According to a new policy which has just been made public by Transport Canada (the federal transport regulator), flight crews as well as other industry employees will no longer be allowed to use marijuana within 28 days before they are due to fly. The policy, which was announced on Thursday (June 6), takes immediate effect and it affects cabin crew, pilots and air traffic controllers. This policy was released in order to clarify the position of the regulator when recreational marijuana was legalized on October 17 last year. Transport Canada asserted that aviation industry employees are required to maintain a…

TuesdayJun 11, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Why Columbia Could Reshape the Canadian Cannabis Landscape

The big pot stocks in Canada, such as Tilray Inc., Canopy Growth Corp. and Aurora Cannabis may soon have to contend with an emerging threat as marijuana growers in North America start moving their farms across the border to Columbia. This migration is eerily similar to what happened to the growers of rose flowers who all moved south to low-cost Columbia. Paul Henderson, the owner of Grupo Flor (a cannabis cultivation company based in Monterey) is the trailblazer of this migration. He predicts that North American marijuana growers in Canada will suffer the same fate that rose growers experienced. Practically…