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WednesdayNov 24, 2021 8:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) DehydraTECH(TM) Drug Delivery Technology Finding Multiple Medical Applications

Lexaria intends to undertake its most ambitious study yet – HYPER-H21-4 – as it pursues regulatory approval for DehydraTECH-CBD for potential use as a treatment for hypertension HYPER-H21-4 will build on successes witnessed in initial human hypertension studies The company, which has a fully funded R&D budget, recently announced new R&D programs covering multiple conditions, including dementia, diabetes, and rheumatoid disease Lexaria is committed to improving lives and lessening deaths through its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology With a fully-funded research and development (“R&D”) budget, Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global leader in enhancing the speed, efficacy, bioavailability, and brain absorption of…

WednesdayNov 24, 2021 8:00 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Set to Launch VapeTV U.S. in a Three-Way Partnership

MCOA just signed an LOI with VapeTV UK and Jasleen Enterprises for the launch of VapeTV U.S. This new company is set to offer in-store advertising within retail vape stores It will capitalize on the growing CBD industry and the ever-increasing demand for in-store media advertising in the United States Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) has announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) that marks the beginning of the process to form a new in-store advertising brand named VapeTV US, Inc. (https://cnw.fm/jfcGM). VapeTV US will be the product of a three-way partnership among cDistro, Inc, a…

TuesdayNov 23, 2021 1:13 pm

NECANN – The Illinois Cannabis Convention Comes to Chicago

Date: December 4-5, 2021 Venue: Chicago Hilton, 720 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL Exhibit Hall Hours Saturday, December 4th: 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, December 5th: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Onsite Box Office hours begin at 9:00 a.m. each day. Cannabis cultivators, dealers, businesses, and enthusiasts are invited to attend the NECANN Illinois Cannabis Convention in Chicago, on December 4-5, 2021. Operating since 2014, NECANN events are touted as one of the largest cannabis events that are constantly expanding. The NECANN events attract a huge number of members from the Hemp, MMJ and Cannabis industries. The success of…

TuesdayNov 23, 2021 8:30 am

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Adding to its Growing Retail Presence with Rapid Developments in Florida

Red White & Bloom Brands is building a multi-state operation in the cannabis and hemp industries through state subsidiaries focused on markets in Florida, Michigan, Illinois, Arizona and California The company is now rapidly building up its cultivation and retail operations in Florida, advancing from regulatory approval in the state last month to the startup of growing activity to supply existing and soon-to-open dispensaries in four cities from Miami to Daytona Beach and across to Spring Hill Florida is on the verge of a “massive medical marijuana boom” as the pain-conscious retirement community grows and residents’ attitudes overwhelmingly favor openness…

TuesdayNov 23, 2021 8:30 am

Simply Sonoma Inc. Developing High-Quality, All-Natural CBD-Infused Beverages for Entry into Growing Market

CBD-infused beverages market expected to make over $14,600 million by the end of 2026 CBD beverages are becoming more popular as cannabis-infused goods become legalized across the United States and around the world Simply Sonoma has two CBD-infused beverages on the docket: an alcohol-free, CBD wine product and a low-carb, low-sugar CBD sparkling product Cannabidiol, or CBD, is gaining the attention of enthusiastic cannabis consumers around the world. The list of products that contain CBD is growing, with one of the most popular new products being CBD-infused beverages. Simply Sonoma, a company committed to offering CBD products for the environmentally conscious…

TuesdayNov 23, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Veterans Continue Having Trouble Accessing Medical Cannabis Despite Its Legality

Many veterans believe that plant-based medicines are a much better option for treatment in comparison with opioids, which are easily addictive. However, most are having trouble accessing medical cannabis, even in states where medical use of the herb is legal. Currently, 36 states in the country have established medical marijuana programs while 18 states have legalized the recreational use of cannabis; in addition Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the District of Columbia have legalized the substance. Despite the existence of these programs, physicians at VA Medical Centers aren’t allowed to prescribe this plant-based medicine. This comes at a time…

MondayNov 22, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Lessons California Has Learned from Prop 64

In 2016, voters in California approved Proposition 64, which allowed the sale of recreational cannabis to adults aged 21 and older and set up a framework for taxing cannabis cultivation and sales. Five years later, California is home to one of the largest cannabis markets in the country with cannabis companies selling $4.4 billion worth of marijuana in 2020. California is also one of the few states that allows both medical and recreational use, having legalized medical marijuana back in 1996. Some experts say that if the state is able to mitigate the issues facing legal cannabis, California could have…

ThursdayNov 18, 2021 8:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Announces 2022 DehydraTECH(TM) R&D Programs, Including Investigations into Alzheimer’s Disease and Diabetes

Lexaria’s 2022 R&D programs are set to include research on hormone replacement, dementia, rheumatoid disease, and diabetes, among other conditions The program builds on findings from 2021 studies which supported significant advances in the oral nicotine, heart disease, and antiviral markets The 2022 program will continue to focus on the company’s patented DehydraTECH drug delivery platform Lexaria will also be conducting pharmacokinetic and efficacy modeling studies in animals to evaluate DehydraTECH’s overall efficiency In 2021, Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX) raised approximately $15 million in funding. The money allowed for active work programs throughout the year while supporting significant advances in…

ThursdayNov 18, 2021 8:00 am

Hero Technologies Inc. (HENC) Subsidiary Looks to Leverage Position in $2B Massachusetts Marijuana Market

HENC subsidiary evaluating, pursuing property acquisitions; beginning process to obtain cultivation, sales licenses Sales have doubled in the past year, according to state’s seed-to-sale tracking system HENC working with top cannabis law firm to spearhead the process With Massachusetts reporting marijuana sales reaching $2 billion since the state approved the adult-use market (https://cnw.fm/9CA5M), savvy cannabis companies operating in the state are looking to leverage opportunity for growth. Earlier this year, Hero Technologies (OTC: HENC), a cannabis company pursuing a vertically integrated model, announced a new subsidiary: MassCannabis LLC. The newly formed company is evaluating and pursuing property acquisitions and beginning the process…

WednesdayNov 17, 2021 8:00 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Is ‘One to Watch’

The VBF acquisition is expected to be accretive to MCOA’s revenue and EBITDA forecasts for 2022 The company launched new subsidiaries in Brazil and Uruguay to distribute its hempsmart premium product line in Latin America The company recently launched a new social media marketing campaign via Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc. The global legal marijuana market was valued at $9.1 billion in 2020 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 26.7 percent from 2021 to 2028, putting the market value at roughly $30 billion by 2025 Marijuana Company of America (OTC: MCOA) operates and invests in the cannabis sector directly.…