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ThursdayMar 26, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Honolulu Marijuana Processor to Make Free Hand Sanitizer

When the Coronavirus first appeared in Wuhan, China late last year, no one expected it to have such a worldwide impact. A little more than two months after the virus started ravaging China, it has spread to most continents, infected more than 150,000 and left at least 9,000 people dead. Naturally, most countries are focused on containment efforts, and one of them is calling on people to maintain high levels of hygiene. The virus spreads through droplets, and one of the best ways to prevent infection is thorough and constant hand washing. However, with massive numbers of people buying hand…

WednesdayMar 25, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – How Marijuana Retailers Can Adapt to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Most of us have never seen or experienced a disease of such epic proportions as the novel Coronavirus. Just a few months after it first appeared, the virus has infected over 150,000 people worldwide and left at least 10,000 dead. According to experts, the virus may end up infecting up to 70% of the world's population if it continues spreading unabated. In response, governments all over the world have ordered lockdowns of varying degrees. Since the virus is transmitted through droplets from coughs and sneezes, self-isolation and social distancing are the top preventive measures. This, coupled with constant and thorough…

WednesdayMar 25, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Coronavirus Outbreak Prompts Nebraska Medical Marijuana Advocates to Halt Campaign

In late 2019, the novel Coronavirus, dubbed COVID-19, first appeared in Wuhan, China, and the country literally ground to a halt. The most hard-hit regions went into lockdowns to prevent the spread of the virus, but it also drastically reduced the county's manufacturing output. Since China is a known low-cost producer, tons of industries were affected by this disruption in manufacturing, including the cannabis sector. However, now that the virus has spread to most other continents except Antarctica, supply chain disruptions are only one of many issues we should be worrying about. With all but essential businesses ordered to close…

TuesdayMar 24, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – DEA Announces Plan to License More Marijuana Producers for Research

In a move that's sure to lift some moods in these trying times, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced that it will be taking steps to expand the scope of marijuana research. The rule changes proposed by the agency will allow it to approve additional cannabis growers and diversify the types of marijuana available for use in studies. "The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to support additional research into marijuana and its components, and we believe registering more growers will advance the scientific and medical research already being conducted," said the Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon in a press release. "DEA…

TuesdayMar 24, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Marijuana Businesses Plead to Access Federal Coronavirus Business Relief

A little over two months after the novel Coronavirus first appeared in Wuhan, China, it has spread to every continent except Antarctica and left over 10,000 people dead in its wake. The World Health Organization has declared the virus a pandemic, and it's safe to say most of us haven't experienced anything of this magnitude in our lifetimes. Fearing an outbreak of black plague proportions, most countries have been going into lockdowns to prevent the spread of the virus. However, while social distancing and self-isolation have been found to be the best preventive measures, the long term effect it could…

MondayMar 23, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Is Marijuana Use Advisable During Coronavirus Quarantine?

At the moment, millions of people all over Asia, the U.S. and Europe have been forced into self-isolation. In the few months that it has been active, the Coronavirus has wreaked havoc, with more than 300,000 people infected and at least 12,944 dead, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. The virus is very communicable, and the best preventive measures are self-isolation and social distancing. However, that's easier said than done. And for those who aren't used to working from home or long periods of isolation, it's going to be quite tough. As more and more U.S. states go…

MondayMar 23, 2020 12:14 pm

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Continues to Accelerate Growth

New operating structure to drive efficiencies, support long-term growth SPRWF implements strategic measures to achieve leading in-store presence and makes representation at an individual store level top priority Positioned to offer investors high growth potential with strong liquidity position, recognized consumer brands and leading infrastructure The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) is an innovator in the cannabis sector whose mission is to cultivate the world’s best cannabis and earn recognition as a leader in the global industry. By holding a global and diversified portfolio, the company has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing, premium…

MondayMar 23, 2020 4:20 am

420 with CNW – New York Legislators File Revised Cannabis Legalization Bill

Compared to other states, cannabis legalization efforts in New York have been slow. Both hemp and marijuana bills have been held up in various stages of the legalization process, and the emergence of the coronavirus has thrown a wrench into the works. For instance, Governor Cuomo had been planning on carrying out benchmarking visits to legal cannabis states, but he has stated that the tour has been delayed as the country deals with the coronavirus pandemic. However, there is still a glimmer of hope after lawmakers recently rolled out a revised bill to legalize marijuana in the state. Filed last…

FridayMar 20, 2020 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – How to Avoid Germs While Consuming Marijuana

One thing the coronavirus pandemic has brought to light is that we could do so much better in terms of hygiene. As we all take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, germs and any sort of dirt have become enemy number one, with people observing a level of hygiene never seen before. That mindset should also be applied when consuming cannabis. Now, the medical benefits of cannabis have been discussed in great detail. You get a reprieve from anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain among a plethora of other conditions, but what many don't know is that cannabis can…

FridayMar 20, 2020 11:38 am

Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Detroit Reschedules

Opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to network through lightning round presentations and one-on-one interviews Expert perspectives on the state of the cannabis market and projections for future business making in educational panels and speaker forums Brand-promoting media access Cannabis culture business interests from investors to entrepreneurs will find a wide array of interactive panels, expert industry speakers and opportunities to network with other B2B bases during the Cannabis Capital Conference in Detroit, which has been rescheduled to August 18, 2020, as a consequence of the current global health concerns regarding the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. Benzinga will devote its financial media…