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WednesdayJul 10, 2019 11:12 am

What Happens When You Combine Cannabis and Alcohol?

When consumed in moderation, there is nothing quite as relaxing as sipping on your favorite wine, brew or cocktail while enjoying the delicate flavors and aromas of cannabis. Perhaps a sign of true decadence, mixing cannabis and alcohol is an experience beloved by partying college students and open-minded adults alike. Yet, while the combination is known for inspiring moments of delightful conversation and euphoric bliss, there’s more to this match than meets the eye. Wondering what happens when you combine cannabis and alcohol? The two substances may act synergistically to produce unique effects in the human body. 1. Alcohol may…

WednesdayJul 10, 2019 10:42 am

VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Bolsters Presence as Global Leader in Cannabis Vaporizer Products

VPR Brands recently announced the availability of its ‘Guide to 2020 U.S. Presidential Candidates on Cannabis Issues’ The company is working to establish the Honeystick brand as a market leader in cannabis vaporizers Honeystick recently launched its HRB Turbo Dry Herb Vaporizer VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB) recently announced the availability of its ‘Guide to 2020 U.S. Presidential Candidates on Cannabis Issues’. The 2020 election may be the first for which the views of presidential candidates on marijuana issues have been compiled into a guide. VPR has sponsored this guide, which contains an extensive analysis of every candidate’s stance on…

WednesdayJul 10, 2019 10:12 am

Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G) Releases Financial Results, Announces Strategic Accomplishments for Fiscal 2019

Sproutly’s financial results for fiscal 2019 show that the company has accomplished a number of important milestones Highlights included finalization of the company’s acquisition of Infusion Biosciences Canada and the completion of Sproutly’s Greater Toronto Area production facility The next phase of operations involves the launch of Sproutly’s premium flower under the CALIBER brand Sproutly Canada Inc. (CSE: SPR) (OTCQB: SRUTF) (FRA: 38G), a company engaged in developing and bringing to market cannabis products, recently announced its financial results and most important strategic accomplishments for fiscal year 2019, which ended on February 28, 2019. Keith Dolo, Sproutly’s CEO, said that…

WednesdayJul 10, 2019 9:00 am

Cannabis Companies Seek Strong Strategies to Meet Growing Demand

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With demand outstripping supply, successful cannabis companies are following smart core strategies and reporting strong revenues. Golden Developing Solutions Inc. (OTC: DVLP) (DVLP Profile) has used a mix of acquisitions, diverse brands and products, and increased production footprint to meet customer demand and report significant revenue increases, including its strongest second-quarter numbers ever. Industry giant Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) has followed a similar path, though some change may follow the recent departure of its co-CEO. Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) has invested heavily in increasing production while reaching into new markets such as the United…

WednesdayJul 10, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Teen Marijuana Use Reduces When Recreational Use Laws Are Passed, Study Finds

A newly published research paper is suggesting that while the overall number of young people who use marijuana has increased over the years, there appears to be a reduction in teen marijuana use in states where recreational cannabis has been legalized. The legalization of recreational cannabis has been linked to an 8 percent drop in the number of high school teens who confessed that they had used marijuana in the past 30 days. There was also a 9 percent drop in high schoolers who reported that they had used cannabis a minimum of 10 times in the past 30 days.…

TuesdayJul 09, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Congress Considers Stopping Denying Veterans Home Loans Due to Cannabis Industry Work

The House Rules Committee of Congress is going to consider an amendment this week that seeks to stop the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from denying the home loan requests of veterans who derive all or part of their income from work in state-legal marijuana industries. Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) filed the measure that, if passed, will be attached to the National Defense Authorization Act. Previously, it wasn’t known to the public and lawmakers that the VA had a policy of denying any home loan application of a veteran who worked in a marijuana company in a state where the…

TuesdayJul 09, 2019 12:54 pm

NCIA Cannabis Business Summit & Expo to Feature ‘Play by the Book’ Workshops

The cannabis industry is not for the faint of heart. Propelled by tailwinds of liberalization but facing a headwind from the feds, today’s cannabis enterprises can find themselves unsure of which course to chart. The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) has their backs, however. At its 6th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo, to be held July 22-24 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, workshops on regulatory issues will provide informative counsel on compliance. The schedule for the event includes a pre-conference workshop focused on ‘Best Practices for Starting an Indoor Grow Facility’, which will be…

TuesdayJul 09, 2019 12:21 pm

City View Green Holdings Inc.’s (CSE: CVGR) Retail Arm Pursuing Retail Cannabis Partnerships

Alberta’s cannabis industry regulatory agency has lifted a moratorium on accepting new retail licenses Budd Hutt is seeking retail partnerships in Alberta and across Canada CVGR CEO indicated that the lifting of the moratorium motivates the company to complete its buildout of a cannabis production facility City View Green Holdings Inc. (CSE: CVGR) is poised to benefit following Alberta’s AGLC regulatory agency’s decision to lift its moratorium on accepting new retail cannabis licenses, announcing that it will issue five new licenses weekly (http://cnw.fm/9QpvN). CVGR sees the move as providing a direct route to market for its products, as Budd Hutt, the…

TuesdayJul 09, 2019 11:47 am

Green Flower Announces Partnership with Dispensary Training Platform Toptender

If you work in cannabis retail and haven’t heard of toptender, you’re in for a treat. Dispensary managers and budtenders across the country are turning to toptender as a plug-and-play tool to help with training and professional development needs. This kind of technology answers a tremendous pain point in cannabis, where many leaders struggle to find a solution that will help get their people on the right page fast. Whether it’s training frontline sales associates on hundreds of new products or uploading the employee handbook, toptender makes it easy as a communication, training, and coaching tool for the retail sector.…

TuesdayJul 09, 2019 11:36 am

Video Outlines Benefits of Willow Biosciences Inc.’s (CSE: WLLW) JDA to Develop CBD through Biosynthesis

Canada-based Willow Biosciences and U.S.-based Noramco are teaming to biosynthetically produce and market pharmaceutical-grade cannabidiol (CBD) The companies expect to deliver yeast-cultivated CBD as a low-cost, ultra-pure alternative to cannabis cultivation that avoids large-scale plant waste from greenhouse processes Yeast-grown pharmaceutical ingredients have long served as fodder for insulin and other important drugs; the growing interest in cannabis as a therapy is driving a booming new market The sea change in societal attitudes about cannabis, accompanied by the opening of governmental regulatory doors for its use (http://cnw.fm/2FTo9), has spawned a land rush by corporate interests set on staking out market territory…