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WednesdayMay 01, 2019 10:40 am

The Fastest Growing Demographic for Cannabis is Seniors – Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing

Did you know cannabis can help ease many common ailments that come with age? Many senior citizens would benefit greatly from using cannabis, and historically they have been the most likely group of voters to OPPOSE cannabis. If you look at polling related to cannabis, the senior citizen demographic almost always shows the lowest level of support among adults. That is not a coincidence. Sure plenty of seniors benefit from cannabis today. However, this is also the same demographic that was taught for many decades that cannabis use was bad, with no exceptions. It wasn't until recently that the truth about cannabis spread…

WednesdayMay 01, 2019 10:39 am

Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) Expands Cannabis Footprint in Europe with Key Acquisition Agreement

Wildflower Brands is poised to take its cannabis brand into Europe, beginning with Poland, thanks to its recently announced arrangement with major pharmaceutical distributor Two Towers Analysts anticipate a coming cannabidiol (CBD) boom in Europe, where related products are only just beginning to gain attention This and other acquisitions are seen as the first steps in Wildflower’s carefully planned strategy for international growth An agreement between wellness brand builder Wildflower Brands Inc. (CSE: SUN) (OTCQB: WLDFF) and wholesale medicinal product distributor Two Towers indicates that doors are opening to a potential array of important new markets for Wildflower as the…

WednesdayMay 01, 2019 9:00 am

Next Stage Cannabis Stocks in the Spotlight

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Projections for the cannabis markets are staggering, yet there’s evidence that the lofty estimates may be understated. Cannabis projections often fall far short of actual sales growth. Cannabis-infused beverages looks to be next area of explosive upside. Beverage and cannabis companies striking deals to gain market access. New technologies could snag significant market share. Once viewed as wild conjecture for the future of cannabis markets, forecasts in 2015 fell severely short of actuality. At that time, consensus was that Canada could reach CA$2.8 billion in legal sales by 2020. Sage prognosticators now say that the market may…

WednesdayMay 01, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Canadian Addiction Experts Advocate for Improved Access to Cannabis

While many of the reported benefits of cannabis are backed by scientific evidence, others haven’t yet been subjected to scientific scrutiny. However, cannabis’ role in helping to combat addiction problems has received overwhelming support from addition specialists in Canada. These addiction experts are asking the authorities to take steps and improve access to legal cannabis so that those who are most at risk of addiction to stronger substances can use medical marijuana to reduce their dependence or avoid getting hooked in the first place. Of particular concern is Vancouver in British Columbia. Back in 2015, the authorities in Vancouver created…

TuesdayApr 30, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Massachusetts Regulators Vote on Cannabis Home Delivery

Marijuana regulators have reached an agreement about plans to allow the home delivery of marijuana products within the state. A vote of 4-1 was passed by the Cannabis Control Commission. If the plan gets final approval from the commission by the end of May, the delivery of cannabis products within the state would mainly be done by people from the communities that suffered the most during the War on Drugs. The rules pave the way for people from those disadvantaged communities to have an expedited entry into the legal cannabis industry. Under the regulatory policies, home delivery licenses would exclusively…

TuesdayApr 30, 2019 1:10 pm

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Reports Impressive 81% Revenue Gain Driven by Significant Rise in Hemp, CBD Sales

CIIX reported $1,444,822 in revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, marking an 81 percent increase from the same quarter of the previous year The company’s hemp and CBD consumer product sales grew to $1,061,318 in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 CIIX CEO projects a “fruitful” performance in the coming year ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) reported sharp sales gains for the three months ended February 28, 2019. The quarterly gains reached 81 percent, totaling $1,444,822, as compared to $796,304 for the previous year. CIIX CEO Warren Wang attributed a large part of the impressive growth to a major…

TuesdayApr 30, 2019 12:34 pm

Cannabis Topicals: Uses, Benefits, and Surprising Facts

Did you know that you can put cannabis products directly on the skin? Believe it or not, cannabis-infused creams and balms make for potent first-aid treatments and can even be used in cosmetics. Why does this matter? Here’s what you need to know about cannabis topicals and how to use them: What are cannabis topicals? Cannabis topicals are balms, creams, lotions, salves, oils, and sprays. These products can be used for a variety of purposes, including first aid, skincare, and cosmetics. While many people are familiar with the concept of medical cannabis, fewer realize the vast potential of topical applications.…

TuesdayApr 30, 2019 12:18 pm

Nabis Holdings (CSE: NAB) (OTC: INNPF) (FRA: 71P) is “One to Watch”

Recent passage of U.S. farm bill presents extraordinary opportunity to capitalize on an estimated US$22 billion CBD wellness market Consumer sentiment is changing with 92% of U.S. states legalizing some form of cannabis Positive regulatory momentum in the U.S. is spreading with legalization and acceptance of cannabis spreading internationally Global legal marijuana market expected to reach US$146.4 billion by end of 2025 Significant near-term portfolio target opportunities under evaluation in several U.S. states, Israel and the European Union Nabis Holdings (CSE: NAB) (OTC: INNPF) (FRA: 71P), dba Innovative Properties Inc., is a Canadian investment company pursuing interests in high-quality cash-flow…

TuesdayApr 30, 2019 10:48 am

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Receives Sales License, Offers Access to Organic Cannabis Oils

TGOD recently received an oil sales license from Health Canada for its Ancaster, Ontario, facility The company’s state-of-the-art supercritical CO2 extraction system is capable of processing ultra-pure, certified-organic cannabis oils TGOD’s Unite Organic Cannabis Oil, derived from a high potency, THC-dominant strain, is expected to be ready to ship in late April 2019 The company is targeting a potential market in Ontario and Quebec with 21.5 million residents and an estimated value of more than $2.6 billion Cannabis company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) has reached another milestone that supports the company’s ambition of becoming the…

TuesdayApr 30, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Canada Preparing to Approve Second Cannabis Roadside Test Kit

The Canadian government is close to approving a second cannabis test set for use by law enforcement officers who suspect that a driver may be impaired by marijuana. The kit uses a sample of saliva to test for the presence of THC in the body of an individual flagged down for possible marijuana impairment. The Department of Justice had earlier issued an order on April 20 to add the three pieces of equipment made by Abbot to the equipment that the police can use to get preliminary results when they suspect that someone is driving while impaired after consuming marijuana.…