CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdaySep 18, 2018 9:27 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Choom Holdings Inc. (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) Applies for Master Retail License in Manitoba’s Request for Proposal

British Columbia-based cannabis cultivation firm Choom Holdings (CSE: CHOO) (OTCQB: CHOOF) this morning announced that it has applied for a master retail license in Manitoba's Request for Proposal ("RFP") to sell recreational cannabis following the upcoming recreational legalization on October 17th. If granted, the license would enable Choom to run an e-commerce platform and operate retail cannabis stores within the province. "Manitoba represents another step in our strategy to build one of the largest private retail networks across Canada and establishing Choom as a dominant Canadian cannabis brand. The RFP process is highly competitive and receiving one of the master…

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MondaySep 17, 2018 9:08 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Opens Sales and Support Office in Richmond, British Columbia

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), the premier financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors, this morning announced the opening of its new sales and support office in Richmond, British Columbia. Per the update, the new office is located in the heart of Richmond’s busy financial district in the Pacific Business Centre, a prime location that’s in close proximity to major Canadian banks, SkyTrain stations, shopping plazas and the neighboring Service Canada Centre. “With ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.'s long history of delivering quality, innovative subscription and educational services to Chinese globally, we are pleased to announce the Company's expansion of its physical presence to British…

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FridaySep 14, 2018 2:40 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Expands its Reach Within the Legalized Cannabis Sector

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG), through its Green FinCEN-compliant processing system, is providing the legalized marijuana industry an alternative to traditional banking A recent article discussing the company reads: “Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG) has expanded its presence in the legalized cannabis space from its core Green FinCEN-compliant processing system, which creates a digital and cashless way for dispensaries and other legalized merchants to do business outside of the traditional banking system. Online signup has generated more applications for Green, according to REFG (http://cnw.fm/DTY9n).” To view the full article, visit http://cnw.fm/ectF9 About Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions Medical Cannabis…

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FridaySep 14, 2018 2:34 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF) Revolutionizes Visibility, IP Protection in the Cannabis Supply Chain

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) (OTC: BKKSF), through its easily integrated BLOCKStrain platform, enables cannabis growers to defend their intellectual property rights with an authentic, verifiable chain of evidence embedded in the blockchain from genome to sale. A recent article discussing the company reads: “That’s where BLOCKStrain’s platform comes in by providing a gene-registration defense of intellectual property rights and establishing historical proof of ownership. That’s huge for cannabis growers seeking to develop their own brands for an increasingly astute and knowledgeable base of loyal consumers. The authenticity of a particular cannabis strain is followed from genome to sale, providing…

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FridaySep 14, 2018 11:32 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE: KBEV) (OTC: KBEVF) Unveils New Beverage Line

Koios Beverage Corp. (CSE: KBEV) (OTC: KBEVF) develops and distributes nature-based products that boost brain function, elevate health, and enhance productivity. The company recently launched the first two flavors in its new line of beverages. A recent article discussing the beverages reads: “Pear guava has proven so popular that the company is in its second run of production. The other flavor is peach mango. Both beverages include the new superfood lion’s mane mushroom, which is part of Koios’ reformulated and improved range of cognitive-enhancing drinks. Other flavors soon to come in the same line are blood orange and apricot vanilla.”…

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FridaySep 14, 2018 11:26 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Advances Nature Identical Peptides Testing

Health sciences company PreveCeutical Medical (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) is steadfast in its mission of developing preventive therapies for health-conscious consumers who want nature-based products. A recent article discussing the company reads, “In recent months, the company has advanced the testing of its Nature Identical™ peptides toward the treatment and prevention of cancers such as the glioblastoma, the disease that took the life of Sen. John McCain. The company’s research team identified eight peptide candidates for the anticipated line of wellness products earlier this year, building on analysis of the Caribbean blue scorpion whose venom is widely reputed…

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FridaySep 14, 2018 11:20 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) DehydraTECH™ Leverages Need for Speed in Fast-Track Drug Delivery

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) is leveraging the need for speed in the likes of Formula One racing with its innovative drug delivery platform. A recent article discussing the company’s DehydraTECH™ reads, “In recent in vivo tests, the technology delivered 203 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) of nicotine in 15 minutes, 70 percent more than the control. Such rapidity may rival smoking; particularly as new research (http://cnw.fm/gi1Aw) suggests that ‘nicotine takes much longer than previously thought to reach peak levels in the brains of cigarette smokers.’ For tobacco industry giants on the search for safer delivery methods than smoking, the DehydraTECH™…

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FridaySep 14, 2018 9:32 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) CEO Discusses LastMile Delivery in Interview on MoneyTV

SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) was a featured company on this week’s episode of MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. MoneyTV is an internationally syndicated television program discussing “money and what makes it happen.” In this week’s episode, SinglePoint CEO Greg Lambrecht discussed a variety of topics, including the recent launch of LastMile Delivery. “Almost a year ago we started to build out the LastMile with our programmers in Vietnam, and we finished it and we're so excited,” SinglePoint CEO Greg Lambrecht stated in the interview. “We really built it for the dispensaries, so when someone ordered cannabis they can see exactly when…

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ThursdaySep 13, 2018 1:40 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.’s (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Market Cap Surpasses $2 Billion

Owing to recent surges in the price of its Canadian-listed shares, The Green Organic Dutchman’s (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) market cap recently exceeded $2 billion. Following shortly after the company’s May 2018 initial public offering (“IPO”), this milestone positions TGOD among some of the burgeoning cannabis industry’s most familiar names, including Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) and TGOD investor Aurora Cannabis (TSX: ACB) (OTCQX: ACBFF). In addition, TGOD recently launched a premium, certified organic cannabis brand. The company’s timely launch lines up with Canadian Organic Week, an annual celebration of organic food, farming and products across the country.…

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ThursdaySep 13, 2018 12:14 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Canopy Rivers Corp. and AIM2 Ventures Inc. (TSXV: AIMB.P) Shareholders Vote in Favor of Qualifying Transaction

Canopy Rivers Corporation and AIM2 Ventures Inc. (TSXV: AIMB.P) (“AIM2”) recently announced that the shareholders of the respective companies have voted in favor of all matters concerning the companies’ business combination that will result in in a reverse take-over (“RTO”) of AIM2 by Canopy Rivers. The transaction will also constitute AIM2’s qualifying transaction. AIM2 shareholders also agreed to all matters at the meeting including increasing the size of the AIM2 board, the election of all proposed board members, the name change to Canopy Rivers Inc., the consolidation of its existing common shares on a 26.565 for 1 basis, the adoption…

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