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ThursdayJan 28, 2021 3:24 pm

CannAssist International Corp. (CNSC) Addresses CBD Absorption Issues with Proprietary CiBiDinol Technology

CBD products in oil-based form have compromised bioavailability, according to experts CNSC's Xceptol CBD products created with proprietary CiBiDinol technology that addresses absorption issues for superior efficacy Third-party Xceptol testing shows 300% increased gut absorption, 400% increased skin penetration when compared to mainstream CBD oil products Growing in popularity in a myriad of markets, cannabidiol (“CBD”) is a phytocannabinoid that can mimic natural endocannabinoids in the human body for various therapeutic effects. Growing awareness around the use of oil-based CBD has led to skyrocketing popularity among the mainstream public despite bioavailability concerns among healthcare professionals and doctors (https://cnw.fm/dIEJR). CannAssist International (OTCQB: CNSC),…

ThursdayJan 28, 2021 11:48 am

Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Increases Private Placement, Begins Trading on OTC Market

Pure Extracts upsizes private placement to total 16,900,000 special warrants at price of $0.505. PULL also received approval from OTC Markets, is trading on OTC Market under ticker symbol PRXTF. Trading under new OTC ticker is “major step forward,” says Company CEO. Pure Extracts Technologies (CSE PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ), a plant-based extraction company, has increased its non-brokered private placement offering of special warrants; the original offering was announced on Dec. 16, 2020. The company also received approval from OTC Markets and is now trading on the OTC Market under the ticker symbol PRXTF. The Company observed that the…

ThursdayJan 28, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Two Years In, Has Canadian Cannabis Legalization Delivered on Its Promises?

Canada legalized the recreational use of marijuana in 2018, with the government vowing that it would address the criminal justice system inequalities that affected marginalized communities disproportionately, specifically indigenous people and Black Canadians. While the heavily racialized arrests for cannabis possession have reduced significantly, the for-profit cannabis industry in the country is still struggling. This is mainly because while marijuana sales made in the shadow markets are still thriving. However, legalization in the country has decreased the number of possession cases significantly. Take for instance, in 2018, the police booked 26,402 marijuana possession cases until the law came into effect…

WednesdayJan 27, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Trump Releases a Dozen Marijuana-Related Convicts Using Presidential Clemency Powers

As former President Donald Trump’s tenure came to a close on Jan. 20, 2021, he issued a flurry of executive pardons and commutations with just hours left in office. While the batch of 73 pardons and 70 commutations contained a few controversial names, the majority of those who received the 11th-hour pardons and commutations had been championed by criminal justice reform advocates. Of the more than 140 individuals who received clemency from the former president, 12 of them had been incarcerated due to marijuana-related offenses. The final batch of pardons came after several White House officials and criminal justice reform…

WednesdayJan 27, 2021 1:13 pm

Green Hygienics Holdings (GRYN) Leverages FDA Registration, USDA/CCOF Certification as Powerful Competitive Differentiator

Green Hygienics poised to become most highly certified hemp company in industry to differentiate itself from competition Anticipating tightening of regulatory standards, GRYN already achieved FDA registration and USDA/CCOF certification proving highest standards of product quality, transparency and safety With certifications to prove high-quality products, Green Hygienics appears ideally positioned to offer growth potential in increasingly quality-aware market As an innovative technology-driven enterprise, Green Hygienics Holdings (OTCQB: GRYN) is dedicated to delivering the highest operating standards of industrial hemp cultivation and processing, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical-grade bioactive cannabinoids. Poised to bring safe and consistent products to market and thus change…

WednesdayJan 27, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — How Will CBD Impact Your Work Performance?

A significant amount of research has been done on the different ways that various cannabinoid formulations can affect an individual’s driving skills, telephone or computer skills, memory or even work productivity. However, as researchers do not know the exact cannabinoid that may cause any concerning issues, they do admit that it is likely that CBD may impact any of these areas mentioned above. You should therefore exercise remarkable caution when indulging in order to maintain a positive work environment. Further studies on cannabinoids and how they affect IQ and memory have shown that no significant changes in IQ have been…

TuesdayJan 26, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Illinois Spends $31.5 Million from Marijuana Taxes to Fund Communities Impacted by Drug War

For most of the states that have legalized cannabis sales, cashing in on cannabis’ burgeoning demand wasn’t the only objective. Aside from beefing up their coffers with cannabis tax revenue, states were looking to repair the harms done by the decade’s long war on drugs. In several states, social equity was a primary objective, with policymakers pledging to direct a large chunk of cannabis tax revenue towards communities that were disproportionately affected by the drug war. The state of Illinois, which enjoyed increased cannabis sales in 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic, has announced that it is distributing $31.5 million in…

TuesdayJan 26, 2021 2:32 pm

PacRoots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) Leveraging Cannabis Market Shift by Producing “Super Elite” Strains

Rapidly growing cannabis market evolving to include diverse clientele seeking unique strains PACR uses genetics-first approach to cultivate exclusive high-yield strains with varying cannabinoid profiles PACR catalog features 350 tested cultivars, including 50 super-elite strains prized for unique properties Smoking marijuana decades ago traditionally meant rolling one type of cannabis that was grown outdoors under mostly natural conditions. Decades later, the market has completely transformed to accommodate the needs of savvy consumers who understand different strains and their varying effects. PacRoots Cannabis (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF), a Canada-based cannabis company dedicated to producing premium-quality strains and products through a genetics-focused…

TuesdayJan 26, 2021 4:20 am

420 with CNW — Arizona Residents May Soon Be Able to Purchase Recreational Marijuana

Residents of Arizona who are 21 years or older may soon be able to purchase cannabis, after state health officials revealed that they would begin issuing licenses for recreational marijuana sales. Existing medical cannabis dispensaries will be the first stores able to sell cannabis and recreational cannabis products such as gummy edibles. Some of these businesses stated last week that they were awaiting online approval from state regulators so they could begin selling their products to individuals who possessed an ID issued by the state. A Department of Health Services spokesman stated that as of Tuesday, Jan. 19, 40 medical…

MondayJan 25, 2021 4:20 pm

420 with CNW — Maine’s Medical Cannabis Caregivers Vow to Challenge Proposed Regulations

In most states that have legal cannabis markets, the legal landscape around the controversial plant is constantly shifting. Being a new market that’s centered on a product that is illegal at the federal level, lawmakers are still unsure about how to regulate cannabis and are still working out several issues. Sometimes they create policies that work, helping to boost cannabis sales as well as tax revenue for the state, while at other times, they don’t quite stick the landing. At least that’s what medical cannabis caregivers in Maine say. Policymakers recently proposed regulations that would require medical marijuana caregivers registered…

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