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ThursdayFeb 28, 2019 1:24 pm

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Growing Revenues with Commitment to High-Quality Cannabis

Supreme Cannabis Company pursuing new opportunities to build innovative cannabis businesses worldwide Its unique 7ACRES licensed producer subsidiary sets the company apart Supreme Cannabis is experiencing significant revenue growth The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) actively concentrates on its mission to grow sustainable cannabis businesses. Since 2014, the Toronto, Canada-based company has been at the center of the cannabis space, including forming 7ACRES as the first licensed producer focused on growing high-quality cannabis in high quantities. Supreme Cannabis’ wholly owned operating subsidiary and flagship brand, 7ACRES is committed to delivering on the company’s “craft quality,…

ThursdayFeb 28, 2019 12:52 pm

Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) Plans to Enter Canadian Cannabis Market, Bring Modernization to Edibles, Capsules and Oils

Icon Exploration Inc.’s vision is to be a leader in Canada’s medicinal and recreational cannabis markets Icon’s strategy is to acquire through a reverse merger with a vertically integrated cannabis company Acquisition would give Icon a 40,000-square-foot cultivation facility and an option on a 125,000-square-foot farm/extraction space Icon Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: IEX.H) has set its sights on entering the Canadian cannabis industry, which Deloitte predicts will surpass $7 billion this year, including $4.4 billion in legalized recreational cannabis alone (http://cnw.fm/4IBqm). To enter this market, Icon anticipates a reverse merger with cannabis company City View Green (“CVG”), which has already applied to…

ThursdayFeb 28, 2019 12:14 pm

Therma Bright Inc. (TSX.V: THRM) (OTC: THRBF) Building Health and Wellness Profile by Prioritizing Skin Care

Cosmeceutical industry forecasts anticipate $73 billion market for cosmetic skin care products utilizing active chemical ingredients by 2023 Therma Bright is using trademarked infrared head technologies to target skin viruses and establish a protective barrier for the human body’s largest organ Company is also exploring cannabidiol’s properties as augmenting agent for thermal technologies in fighting pain Far from being mere tissue, skin is the human body’s largest and fastest-growing organ and a vital protection against harm to all of the body’s other organs and the systems that regulate their function (http://cnw.fm/17yNv), which provides an obvious reason for trying to keep skin…

ThursdayFeb 28, 2019 9:49 am

This Week in Cannabis: Will New Hampshire Be Next to Legalize?

The last week brought a number of significant cannabis moments, from reform movement at the state and local level to an encouraging study on cannabis and the brain. Below is a recap. Legalization moves one step closer in New Hampshire What happened: The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted in favor of a cannabis legalization bill this week. New Hampshire's Governor has stated that he will veto the measure if it reaches his desk, but lawmakers are proceeding nonetheless. Why it matters: New Hampshire is one step closer to joining other states that have legalized cannabis for adult use. If New…

ThursdayFeb 28, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Edmonton Considers “Notwithstanding Clause” to Allow Cannabis Retail Shops in Malls

Barely four months after recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada, the city of Edmonton has made a proposal to include a “notwithstanding clause” in the law that stipulates the distance between cannabis retail shops and other public facilities, such as libraries and schools. The current separation distances stipulated in the city’s bylaws state that there should be at least 200 meters between cannabis retail stores and schools or libraries. The law also stipulates that there should be at least 100 meters between a cannabis retail shop and provincial healthcare sites, parks and other public recreation facilities. While the approach included…

WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Consider Restricting Delivery Licenses to Small Entities

State marijuana regulators in Massachusetts have for long been baffled by how to ensure that there is equity regarding access to the different opportunities available in the cannabis industry. Now that dilemma may be solved if the proposals floated to ring fence cannabis delivery licenses for “equity” applicants are implemented. The Cannabis Advisory Board has suggested that as the state moves towards making it possible for cannabis to be delivered to people’s homes, all the home delivery licenses should be reserved for minorities that suffered disproportionately during the war on drugs that lasted for decades. The board is also suggesting…

WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 12:49 pm

What’s the Difference: Hemp CBD vs Cannabis CBD

With the explosion of CBD products in the last few years, and with plenty more on the horizon, it can be hard to know which ones work best for you, or even what the differences between them are. While the 2018 Farm Bill has legalized the cultivation of hemp and hemp-derived CBD, regulations on CBD products as well as customer education are lagging behind. One area which can be extra confusing is the difference between consuming CBD products made from hemp and CBD products made from cannabis. It might even be a surprise to learn there’s a difference. However, knowing the…

WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 10:30 am

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Rises to the Challenge

Immersed in competitive U.S. market, PLUS rose from 12th to number one PLUS benefits from the expertise of Michelin-star chefs, Ivy League chemists and others Company donates a portion of proceeds from limited edition products to the National Park Foundation and the Trevor Project Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) recognized early that the strongest brands in the cannabis industry would emerge from California. California is the largest market in the world, expected to reach $5 billion in legal sales this year. The state also has a long history of medical legalization, making it the most competitive market available.…

WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 10:08 am

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Works to Broaden Access to International Investors, Applies for Nasdaq Listing

Company recently announced submission of its application for common share listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market Uplisting will give the company broader access to international investors, Flowr executives believe Further steps are being undertaken to turn Flowr into a truly global company that benefits from serious competitive advantage over other cannabis producers The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF), a Canadian licensed producer of premium cannabis products, announced in February that it has submitted an application for its common shares to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company has also filed a Form 40-F registration statement with the…

WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 9:48 am

New Cannabis Cultivation Technologies Provide Competitive Advantage, Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Moving Forward with Innovation

Legislative changes have increased the popularity of cannabis products in the U.S. and Canada; as a result, consumers have started looking for high quality and premium-grade developments in the field Green Hygienics Holdings is investing in innovative cultivation practices that ensure both the quality and the yield of cannabis The company focuses on premium cannabis-derived products obtained via proprietary aeroponics cultivation technology that comes with record low production costs As the legal cannabis sector expands, competition between companies in the field is also intensifying, with producers and distributors constantly looking for some competitive advantage in order to secure a solid…