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TuesdaySep 03, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Israel to Triple Medical Marijuana Production

According to Israeli media, the government has issued an additional seven medical marijuana cultivation licenses. This decision will result in the tripling of the amount of medical marijuana grown in the country. The seven companies granted cultivation licenses are Elpis Flora, Briev Agricultural Crops, Medical Cannabis Growing, Rami Sela, Shavit Agro, Natali Buskila and S. Sydan. It is expected that these seven entities will be in position to avail medical marijuana products to Israeli pharmacies by the end of this year. This week also marks the overhaul of the medical marijuana program in Israel as new regulations come into force.…

TuesdaySep 03, 2019 1:14 pm

Experience the Growing Power of Cannabis in Spectacular Niagara Falls During the 2019 Grow Up Conference and Expo

Explore the growing power of cannabis in an iconic setting – the world-famous Niagara Falls – as the Grow Up Conference and Expo returns to this magnificent location to shower thousands of participants with an opportunity to soak up the hottest topics and latest trends lighting up the cannabis community. Scheduled for September 12-14, 2019, at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Grow Up Conference and Expo is the premier event for longtime cannabis enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, established businesses and the curious. More than 5,000 attendees are expected to arrive in Niagara Falls to learn, network and take a…

TuesdaySep 03, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Study Finds the Presence of Marijuana Reduces Local Crime Rates

Many opponents of marijuana legalization have often argued that legalization would open the door to higher crime rates within the neighborhoods where cannabis dispensaries are located. However, a study done in Denver has shown that in the neighborhoods where cannabis dispensaries are opened, crime rates tend to reduce in comparison to the neighborhoods without marijuana dispensaries. The researchers write that when a marijuana dispensary is opened in an area, a crime reduction rate of 19 percent is noted relative to the overall crime rates within the period under study. This monthly reduction in crime was computed on the basis of…

FridayAug 30, 2019 12:42 pm

Grow Up Conference & Expo to Offer A Wide Range of Events for Diverse Audience

Grow Up Conference & Expo sets the right tone for cannabis connections The third annual Grow Up Conference & Expo returns to Niagara Falls, September 12-14, 2019, promising a diverse and exciting list of experts and leaders in the cannabis industry. Focusing on the growth of the cannabis industry through individual and large-scale producers, Grow Up Conference & Expo is designed to advance education and collaboration within the cannabis industry. More than 160 speakers and 5,000 attendees are expected to come together for a three-day event that includes speeches, lively panel discussions and networking opportunities. Featured speakers are set to…

FridayAug 30, 2019 11:48 am

Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) Committed to Developing Most Effective Proprietary Cannabis Strains and Products

The company recently completed clinical trials for its acute pain formulation, CTL-X, which is the most advanced product in the Veritas pipeline Veritas Pharma works in two directions to put together effective cannabis-based treatments for various medical conditions With the help of R&D partner Cannevert Therapeutics, Veritas is developing solutions for various additional issues like chronic pain and sleep disorders Pharmaceutical and IP development company Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE: VRT) (OTC: VRTHF) (FRT: 2VP) is on a mission to develop the most effective proprietary cannabis strains and products for the treatment of various medical conditions. The company focuses on providing…

ThursdayAug 29, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – FDA Seeks More Public Input on International Cannabis Rescheduling

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again announced that it is receiving public comments about the possible reclassification of cannabis in international treaties. The agency revealed in a federal register notice that it was opening a 30-day comments period on a matter about which it had received comments back in March but the comments period was shorter since the UN was due to meet shortly after to discuss the World Health Organization’s recommendation that marijuana and THC should be reclassified and that CBD shouldn’t be subjected to any international restrictions since it wasn’t addictive and didn’t carry any…

ThursdayAug 29, 2019 1:25 pm

CannabisNewsWire Recaps Sold-Out Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Detroit

Investors and industry entrepreneurs and leaders gathered in the heart of Detroit for the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference earlier this month. The historic, luxurious Westin Book Cadillac was the selected venue for the sold-out event that attracted cannabis innovators and those looking for new opportunities from far and wide and shined a spotlight on ideas and insight shaping the emerging space. In an exciting time for the cannabis industry with widening interest and legalization, the event was abuzz with new cannabis products, services and solutions across many verticals of rapidly growing medical and recreational markets. The best breed of companies…

ThursdayAug 29, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Study Announced to Investigate Effect of Medical Marijuana on Driver Performance

The Australian government has given a pharmaceutical company permission to study how medical marijuana affects the driving performance of patients. As the acceptance of medical cannabis increases around the world, concerns have been raised regarding the potential effects of this medicine on road safety. Currently, many jurisdictions in Australia have laws banning patients who take medical marijuana from driving. These bans are premised on fears that the substance could impair the drivers. The driving restrictions imposed on drivers, as well as the complex bureaucracy that patients must negotiate before they can be enrolled on the medical cannabis program, have limited…

WednesdayAug 28, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Utah Decides to Switch to a Private Medical Marijuana Distribution System

The subject of medical marijuana elicited heated debates between lawmakers, the medical community, law enforcement and other powerful groups, such as the Mormon Church in Utah. Eventually, voters approved Prop 2 during the 2018 midterms but this measure was quickly replaced by a law drafted behind closed doors. In the law, medical marijuana would be distributed through the state’s health system. In another change to the proposed system, the state has decided to ditch this distribution system and instead opt for a private network to do this work. The state legislature will hold a special session in which an amendment…

WednesdayAug 28, 2019 1:52 pm

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Enters Recreational Cannabis Market, Fulfills Shipment to Ontario Cannabis Store

The Green Organic Dutchman is a cannabis-focused research and development company The company recently completed its inaugural shipment to the Ontario Cannabis Store, marking its entry into the recreational cannabis market TGOD continues to explore strategic worldwide opportunities The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) is a leading producer of premium, certified-organic cannabis. Licensed to cultivate medical cannabis under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR), the company produces organic medical cannabis in small batches using all-natural, organic, craft-growing principles. TGOD recently entered into the recreational cannabis market, where consumers are seeking a premium organic…