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FridayAug 09, 2019 9:27 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) Receives Conditional Approval to Uplist to the TSX

Organigram Holdings (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading licensed producer of cannabis, on Thursday announced that it has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) to uplist its common shares from the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”). Per the update, final approval of the listing is subject to OGI satisfying specific customary conditions required by the TSX. After meeting the final listing requirements, Organigram’s common shares will be delisted from the TSXV and begin trading on the TSX under the symbol ‘OGI’. “Graduating to the TSX is a significant milestone for us as…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 12:54 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc.’s (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) Portfolio Company Receives 12th AGLC Cannabis Retail License

Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) this morning announced that its portfolio company, YSS Corp.  (TSX.V: YSS) (WKN: A2PMAX), has received its 12th cannabis retail license from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission ("AGLC"). According to the update, the newly licensed store will operate under the YSS(TM) brand name and is strategically located in a high-traffic suburban area in northwest Edmonton. YSS operates six stores in Calgary and Red Deer, with an additional two licensed Vermilion and Vegreville locations expected to open within the next week. “YSS continues to strengthen its hold on Alberta's cannabis retail landscape, now boasting…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 12:13 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – OrgHarvest, Inc. (ORGH) Enters License Agreement with Inventor of Numerous Products to Bring “Game-Changing Rhamnolipid Technology”

OrgHarvest (OTC: ORGH) this morning announced its entry into a license agreement with Keith DeSanto of Rhamnolipid, Inc. (“licensor”), of Tampa, Florida. According to the update, the licensor has invented and filed numerous pest and disease control agricultural application patents for rhamnolipid products in the cannabis and hemp industries, which include specific blends, peptides, rhamnolipid liposomes, injection technology and pest repellants. “The cannabis and hemp industries have been plagued by various diseases, pests and fungi in the cultivation process,” OrgHarvest CEO Frank Celecia said in the news release. “We are excited to announce that Mr. DeSanto will be joining the…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 11:10 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Announces August 9 Virtual Launch Party of VivaBuds Cannabis Delivery Service

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA) today announced the virtual launch party of its premium cannabis delivery service, VivaBuds, which was established through a joint venture with Natural Plant Extract of California (“NPE”). The launch party is slated to take place at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, August 9, 2019, via www.VivaBuds.live, and will feature prominent members of the MCOA and NPE management teams, a live VivaBuds website tour, swag giveaways (www.VivaBudsSwag.com), and additional information on becoming one of the first customers to receive orders. According to the update, VivaBuds will initially deliver to…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 10:06 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Completes Initial R&D Program with the National Research Council of Canada

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) today announced successful completion of its Master Collaborative Research Agreement (“the R&D Program”) with the National Research Council of Canada (“NRC”). The R&D program sought to investigate technical aspects and new opportunities associated with bioavailability enhancement of lipophilic active ingredient compositions using Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology with a primary goal to determine whether, through its processing, DehydraTECH causes the formation of a new molecular entity (“NME”). According to the update, all evidence aligns to confirm that no covalent-bonded NME is created with Lexaria’s technology. Processes or technologies…

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ThursdayAug 08, 2019 9:33 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) Donates $60k in Proceeds from Limited Edition Rainbow Sorbet Gummies to SF LBGT Center

Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQX: PLPRF) this morning reported that it has made a donation in the amount of $60,937 to the SF LGBT Center representing $1 for each of the 60,937 units of limited edition Rainbow Sorbet gummies it sold. “This limited edition and the accompanying donation is just a small way for PLUS to show support for the LGBTQ+ community,” PLUS co-founder and CEO Jake Heimark stated in the news release. “Our company was honored to have the opportunity to work with the SF LGBT Center this year. We care deeply about being a truly engaged partner and…

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WednesdayAug 07, 2019 11:13 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – NECANN Fall Events to Highlight Key Facets, Timely Topics of Cannabis Industry

This fall in New Jersey, Maine and Rhode Island, the New England Cannabis Network (“NECANN”) will host several conventions designed to draw business professionals, growers and consumers together and highlight key facets and timely topics of the cannabis industry. NECANN’s upcoming events include: The New Jersey Cannabis Convention, to be held from September 14-15, 2019 at the A.C. Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey; The 5th Annual Maine Cannabis Convention, to be held October 5-6, 2019, at the Portland Sports Complex in Portland, Maine; and The 5th Annual Rhode Island Cannabis Convention, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in…

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WednesdayAug 07, 2019 9:33 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Submits Application for NASDAQ Listing

Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced that it has applied to list its common shares on the NASDAQ under the symbol ‘TGOD'. The listing will be subject to several regulatory requirements, including registration of the company’s common shares under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the NASDAQ concluding that TGOD has fulfilled all applicable listing requirements. “This is an important step in the growth of TGOD, one that will broaden our investor base and increase access for international investors as we build the leading global organic cannabis…

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TuesdayAug 06, 2019 11:46 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Youngevity International Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) to Host Conference Call to Discuss Q2 2019 Financial Results, Provide Corporate Update

Youngevity International (NASDAQ: YGYI), a leading multi-channel lifestyle company operating in three distinct business segments, this morning announced that it will host a conference call at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, to discuss its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2019 and provide an update on current business trends. Youngevity International's senior management will host the call, led by Chairman and CEO Steve Wallach and joined by President and CFO Dave Briskie. Interested parties can attend the event by visiting http://cnw.fm/52Caa fifteen minutes prior to the start of the call, or by dialing 206…

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TuesdayAug 06, 2019 10:31 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Inc.’s (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) TerrAscend to Acquire Vertically-Integrated Cannabis Cultivator, Processor and Dispensary Operator

Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) this morning announced that its portfolio company, TerrAscend Corp. (CSE: TER) (OTCQX: TRSSF), has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Ilera Healthcare, a vertically-integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and dispensary operator in Pennsylvania. Per the update, TerrAscend's acquisition of Ilera's state-of-the-art, fully integrated seed-to-sale operations adds to its growing global footprint, which currently spans multiple U.S. states, Canada and the European Union. "TerrAscend's rapid expansion in the U.S. has been driven by strategic, accretive acquisitions of quality operators with strong track records of success," Canopy Rivers President and CEO Narbe Alexandrian said in the…

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