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WednesdayJul 03, 2019 10:59 am

Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P) Closes Initial Share Purchase of Cannova Medical Ltd.

Nabis Holdings has closed on its previously announced initial purchase of a 49 percent interest in Cannova Medical Ltd., with an option to purchase the remaining 51 percent The company selected Cannova Medical for its unique approach to consumable cannabis technology and untapped industry potential Nabis sees Cannova as a potential disruptor in the edible cannabis industry Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P), a leading Canadian investment company pursuing specialty investment opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry (among others), recently announced that it has now completed the purchase of a 49 percent interest in Cannova Medical Ltd.,…

WednesdayJul 03, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Maine Recreational Marijuana Regulations Signed

Back in 2016, voters passed a measure to legalize recreational marijuana in Maine. Since then, residents have been waiting for the state government to draft and pass regulations which would operationalize recreational cannabis cultivation, manufacture and sales. Gov. Janet Mills has now signed the regulations and brings the long wait to an end. These guidelines will take effect in September and the first recreational cannabis sales could begin early next year. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Gov. Mills remarked that the rules show what can happen when the government works with legislators, industry players and members of the public to…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – New Mexico Cannabis Decriminalization Officially Takes Effect

Approximately three months ago, New Mexico governor, Michelle Grisham signed a marijuana decriminalization bill into law. That law officially took effect yesterday July 1). In that law, the possession of up to half an ounce of cannabis is no longer a crime punishable by jail time. Instead, the person pays a $50 fine. The punishments for possessing drug paraphernalia have also been reduced. This law makes New Mexico the 24th state to decriminalize marijuana. Hawaii appears set to enact a similar law soon after the governor revealed that he will not veto a decriminalization bill if it is brought to…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 11:21 am

Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G) Readies for Canada’s Second Cannabis Wave with Successful Run of APP Extraction Process

Sproutly is a licensed producer with exclusive rights to Infusion Biosciences’ groundbreaking Aqueous Phytorecovery Process (“APP”) technology for naturally water-soluble cannabinoids Deloitte estimates that Canada’s cannabis edibles and topicals market could be worth $2.7 billion annually The company has entered into an exclusive joint venture with Moosehead Breweries Limited to develop and produce nonalcoholic, cannabis-infused beverages Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G) has reached another milestone by successfully completing the first run of the proprietary Aqueous Phytorecovery Process (“APP”) extraction technology licensed from Infusion Biosciences Inc., Sproutly CEO and Director Keith Dolo announced in a news release (http://cnw.fm/kQP6M).…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 11:05 am

What can you do with cannabis stems? Here are 7 creative ideas…

Wondering what to do with cannabis stems? Don’t throw them away. While you don’t want to smoke stems – hello headaches – there are plenty of other uses for them. Get the most out of your stash and reduce waste by putting your stems to good use. Here are 7 surprising uses of cannabis stems. 1. Cannabis Stem Tea Unwind after a long day with a hot cup of cannabis stem tea. Infusing tea is one of the quickest and easiest ways to use cannabis stems. First, you will need to decarboxylate the stems (find out how to decarb stems…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 10:39 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Enhanced DehydraTECH Delivers More CBD into the Body

The new version of the DehydraTECH delivery platform is suitable for use in pills, capsules and tablets for the pharmaceutical, medical and supplement markets DehydraTECH has demonstrated that it can deliver eight times more CBD into the blood than standard industry formulations Animal testing shows that combining DehydraTECH with a nanoemulsion formulation greatly assists delivery of cannabinoids and nicotine across the blood-brain barrier Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) new enhanced version of its patented delivery technology, DehydraTECH, has demonstrated that it can deliver eight-times more CBD into the blood and 19-times more CBD into the brain tissue than…

TuesdayJul 02, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Cannabis Edibles Could Cause a Spike in Life Insurance Premiums for Canadians

As Canadians countdown to the start of cannabis edibles sales in December, some sobering information is filtering in to the effect that life insurance premiums could go up depending on one’s cannabis edibles consumption habits. When recreational marijuana was legalized in October 2018, most insurance companies stopped regarding marijuana users as smokers. People who are categorized as smokers can pay up to four times more in life insurance premiums when compared to those who are categorized as non-smokers. This is because smokers are seen as being higher-risk clients for insurance companies. However, it has emerged that one’s marijuana consumption habits…

MondayJul 01, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Bipartisan Senators Table Cannabis and CBD Research Bill

A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation on Thursday (June 27) intended to facilitate federally-approved research into cannabis and its derivatives, such as cannabidiol (CBD). The first section of the bill centers on the process through which research institutions can apply to the federal government for authorization to conduct marijuana research. If the bill passes in its current form, the U.S. attorney general would have a maximum of 60 days within which to approve the applications for cannabis research or request the applicant to avail more information. The first section of the bill also creates a mechanism through which research…

MondayJul 01, 2019 1:18 pm

Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (NASDAQ: OGI) Celebrates Cannabis Shipment to 10th Canadian Province

Organigram is in a sharp growth pattern as the company builds toward its production capacity target of 113,000 kilograms of cannabis per year at its New Brunswick campus The company’s recent announcement of Health Canada’s licensing approval for an additional 17 cultivation rooms brings total licensed target production capacity to 61,000 kg per year The company announced a shipment of product to Quebec in June, marking its official fulfillment of an order to the last of Canada’s 10 provinces and establishment of its coast-to-coast network Organigram is also refurbishing its Moncton Campus for its own edibles facility and additional in-house…

MondayJul 01, 2019 12:06 pm

Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (DVLP) Announces Sequential Monthly Sales Growth, Partners with DNA Brands to Enter CBD Marketplace

Golden Developing Solutions recently released its updated financial results, reporting 160 percent growth across multiple segments DNA Brands signed a preliminary agreement to enter the CBD marketplace with Golden Developing Solutions The company’s CBD Infusionz and Where’s Weed segments have been showing strong sales growth Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP), an emerging leader in both the ancillary software and cannabidiol (CBD) products marketplace, recently released updated financial data highlighting tremendous growth for the company as a result of several strategic implementations. Because of its expanded production capacity and the acquisition of Infusionz LLC, Golden Developing Solutions totaled more than…