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FridayMar 15, 2019 10:31 am

U.S. Suicide, Alcohol, and Drug Deaths Are at Record Levels. Cannabis Can Help.

Losing a loved one is never easy. It can be especially difficult when the cause of death is potentially preventable. The bereaved are left wondering if they could have done something differently and wishing that they could turn back time. It's very sad. Three of the leading causes of death in the U.S. that can be proactively addressed are suicide, alcohol abuse, and drug use. Unfortunately, the most recently released data shows that deaths due to suicide, drug use, and alcohol have reached record levels in the United States. What the data says According to an analysis conducted by the Centers for…

FridayMar 15, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Workers’ Compensation Being Modified to Incorporate Medical Cannabis in Canada

You would expect that with more than 17 years of existence in Canada, medical cannabis should have already led to policy changes in various aspects of life in the country. However, if the claims of injured workers are anything to go by, workers’ compensation guidelines have been slow in changing to accommodate this form of treatment. Now matters are beginning to shift as the discussion below shows. More Workers Winning in Tribunals Mellissa Ellsworth is just one of 10 patients who have won hearings in Nova Scotia’s workers’ comp tribunal set up to assess whether the Workers’ Compensation Board should…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Demand Soars for Missouri Medical Cannabis Licenses

The cannabis bullet train doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of slowing down in Missouri ever since voters overwhelmingly passed a ballot measure in the recent midterms to legalize medical marijuana in the state. Now more than 300 businesses are due to be licensed to participate in the medical cannabis industry once it is commercialized. This announcement was made by Lyndall Fraker, the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program Director, while speaking at a medical marijuana conference in St. Louis on Monday (March 11). He added that if those 300 licenses weren’t enough, then the state wouldn’t hesitate to grant more…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 12:52 pm

Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is the Place to be for Institutional & Retail Investors and Cannabis Executives

Keynoters include Giadha Aguirre de Carcer, founder and CEO of New Frontier Data; and Cam Battley, CCO of Aurora Cannabis Benzinga conference features company presentations, panels on cannabis markets and networking opportunities Tickets sold out for prior conferences in the series Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is expected to attract both institutional and retail investors, as well as cannabis executives, with an agenda that’s jam-packed full of presentations, panels and networking opportunities. The conference will be held on April 17-18 in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York. Prior conferences in the series – in Toronto in 2018 and Miami in 2019…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 12:28 pm

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Announces Key Strategic Appointments to Fuel Growth in 2019

The appointment of new CFO Nikhil Handa is expected to enhance the company’s growth strategy this year, as market demand intensifies Supreme Cannabis has also announced the appointment of Kenneth R. McKinnon to its board of directors; McKinnon’s governance experience will strengthen the already robust board of directors These strategic appointments occur as Supreme Cannabis is expanding its portfolio of businesses to include an equity investment and long-term global distribution partnership As it continues to grow, The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) is strengthening its managerial and leadership teams. In March 2019, Supreme Cannabis announced…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 12:00 pm

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Leads the Way in Sales and Safety

Co-founders share PLUS’s origins and future goals during television interview Company released child-resistant, convenient, recyclable tins cans a year before state deadline PLUS is working to expand its product line into cannabis-infused baked goods The leading cannabis-edibles company in California, Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) continues to lead the way through thoughtful collaboration between experts and a constant focus on producing high-quality products. The company is dedicated to making cannabis edibles safe and approachable for the consumer. A year ago, PLUS employees were working out of a makeshift clean room in a home garage making cannabis gum. Since…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 11:33 am

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Developing Innovative Cannabis Products to Bolster Portfolio for Diverse Global Market

Promotion of Jason Broome to role of chief research and innovation officer is expected to bolster strategic research program targeting global markets Flowr grows only premium cannabis using non-irradiated production methods that generate high crop yields at low operating costs Global cannabis market expected to reach $154.82 billion in sales by 2026 Several strategic advancements recently announced by The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF), a Canadian licensed producer of premium cannabis products, position the company to be a world leader in crafting high-quality cannabis that appeals to a growing worldwide consumer base for the legal cannabis recreational and medicinal…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 11:07 am

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Boosts hempSMART Brand Awareness with Promos

hempSMART brand promoted at events surrounding Super Bowl and Oscars 2019 hempSMART Brain has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) has been raising the flag for its flagship brand, hempSMART. The company ran promotions during the Super Bowl, as well as the Oscars events last month, with the goal of increasing the profile of the brand – recognition of which was already on the rise. The hempSMART brand made appearances at multiple Super Bowl 2019 events, which included Ray Lewis’ Ray of Hope Foundation’s ‘Gold Jacket for a…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 10:11 am

How to Avoid Bad Medical Cannabis Products

While all cannabis consumers deserve safe products, those who rely on the herb for medical treatment have reason to be picky. The cannabis industry has often been described as “the new wild west”. There are more medical cannabis products available than ever before, with new brands entering the marketplace seemingly every day. This innovation is excellent news for patients, but regulations and quality control have yet to catch up to the rapidly evolving product market. Quality testing laws vary from state to state, with some requiring only the levels of THC and CBD be reported. Many popular products, like vapor…

ThursdayMar 14, 2019 9:00 am

Savvy Companies Seizing Opportunities in Growing Cannabis Market

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: As the cannabis industry expands, companies are eyeing strategic opportunities in the sector designed to help them establish a foothold in the promising space. Cannabis and related products are legal in Canada and an increasing number of states. Businesses have responded with a growing range of diverse products. Companies making the smartest investments, including carefully selected mergers and acquisitions, are in the best position to profit. SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile) has invested in a number of other cannabis companies to grow its portfolio and leverage its position in the market. Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX:…