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WednesdayMar 27, 2019 8:30 am

A Registered Nurse Reports from the Frontlines of Medical Cannabis

Rachael Speegle has worked with thousands of medical cannabis patients in New Mexico over the past nine years. She has been working as a cannabis cultivator and dispensary owner – and also as a registered nurse. Being on the frontlines of cannabis medicine through the Verdes Foundation, she has experienced countless inspiring stories as well as important mistakes and lessons learned. Now she, along with other healthcare professionals, is bringing these lessons to the new online Cannabis Patient Care Certificate Program, designed for nurses, healthcare providers, caretakers, and even policy regulators around the world. In celebration of the program, we talked with…

WednesdayMar 27, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Bill Vote May Have Been Called Off

On March 25, the planned vote on a marijuana legalization bill in New Jersey was suddenly called off by both legislative houses in a move that disappointed cannabis advocates who had thought that the bill would sail through. Here are some possible reasons for the cancellation of the vote. Insufficient Time to Convince Legislators The legalization bill was released by the different committees less than a fortnight before a final vote was scheduled by the two houses. This time was too little for advocates to convince legislators to support the bill. Consequently, Senate President Sweeney thought it wise to cancel…

TuesdayMar 26, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – DEA Seeks Contractor to Burn Illegal Weed in Arizona

The U.S. DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) is looking for a contractor in Arizona to incinerate cannabis between the months of March and September. The contractor will be expected to burn cannabis at a rate of 1,000 pounds every hour. The marijuana will be brought to the incineration facility from about 12 cities within Texas. While the agency isn’t certain about the way in which the marijuana to be burnt will be packaged, they predict that some of it will be in the form of tightly packed “bales” or ”bricks” weighing less than 60 pounds. Some marijuana will be in plastic…

TuesdayMar 26, 2019 1:21 pm

Strategic Acquisition Spree Spurs ‘Buy’ Recommendation for C21 Investments Inc. (CSE: CXXI)

Booming cannabis industry still in early stages and fragmented Industry consolidation inevitable Prospective opportunities likely with consolidators From the shadows, cannabis has surged into the spotlight, establishing medical credence and economic clout along the way. The nascent industry has shaken off early trepidations and has now become a serious and respected sector in the financial arena. Consensus is that both the cannabis markets and the industry itself are just in their early stages and are expected to grow exponentially from here. Much like the early days of the internet gold rush, a multiplicity of business enterprises are sweeping over the…

TuesdayMar 26, 2019 12:25 pm

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Advancing Global Medical Cannabis Strategy

The Supreme Cannabis Company focuses on high-quality cannabis products via its 7ACRES subsidiary The company also has a strategic equity investment in Medigrow Lesotho Supreme has signed a letter of intent with Malta Enterprises BMO recently initiated coverage of Supreme The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) concentrates on growing the world’s best cannabis and becoming a leader in the global industry. The company’s flagship brand is 7ACRES, which is its licensed producer subsidiary that operates a 440,000-square-foot facility in Kincardine, Ontario. The 7ACRES subsidiary received ‘Brand of the Year’ recognition at the 2018 Canadian Cannabis…

TuesdayMar 26, 2019 11:56 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Revolutionary Technology is Disrupting the Cannabis Edibles Industry

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. is the only company worldwide with patents issued for oral delivery of all cannabinoids Its proprietary technology bests traditional methods such as inhalation in several key ways The company continues to enhance its intellectual property portfolio as it pursues patents around the world Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a food biosciences company, has developed a proprietary technology that has revolutionized the way cannabidiol (CBD) and other non-psychoactive cannabinoids are delivered into the bloodstream. Lexaria, the only company worldwide with patents issued for oral delivery of all cannabinoids, has greatly improved the delivery of bioactive compounds.…

TuesdayMar 26, 2019 11:30 am

John Cochran, Harvest Health & Recreation Inc. COO and former Pabst Brewing Co. CEO, to Deliver Cannabis Conference 2019 Welcome Keynote

John Cochran, Chief Operating Officer of Harvest Health & Recreation, (CSE: HARV) (OTCQX: HRVSF) (“Harvest”), will deliver the Welcome Keynote, “Tapping the Beverage Market Boom,” at Cannabis Conference 2019, April 1-3, in Las Vegas, Nev. “While alcohol and cannabis differ in many ways, the regulatory framework and consumer trends shed light on the future of the plant in this country and around the world,” said Cochran, who is the former CEO of multistate cannabis company Loudpack Inc., former CEO of Pabst Brewing Company, and former president and COO of Fiji Water Company. “I’m excited to share the lessons I’ve learned after decades at some…

TuesdayMar 26, 2019 11:17 am

Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Anticipates Year of Growth through Strategic Partnerships, Cannabis Beverage Tech

Sproutly Canada reaches company milestone with its first completed harvests of premium quality, small-batch cannabis The company offers the world’s first natural, truly water-soluble cannabis solution made with bio-natural oils through subsidiary Infusion Biosciences The Canadian cannabis beverage market is estimated to reach up to $4.4 billion by 2024 Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) envisions a year of growth and expansion through its focus on cannabis beverages made using a revolutionary process featuring water-soluble ingredients. Since going public in July 2018, with a focus on its goal of becoming a global competitor in the cannabis beverage…

TuesdayMar 26, 2019 9:00 am

CBD Going Mainstream amid Flood of New Products, Celebrity Endorsements, and Emerging Consensus about Benefits

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Analysts at Brightfield Group see CBD (cannabidiol) gobbling up a sizeable chunk of a projected $100 billion nutraceuticals 2022 U.S. market. $22 billion-plus CBD market could eclipse broader cannabis market Growing consensus about health benefits backed by clinical work, personal endorsements CBD found in everything from beverages and dog treats to pharmaceuticals and wellness products The opening of the CBD floodgates represents a huge opportunity for plant-based wellness and health-product developers such as Wildflower Brands Inc. (OTCQB: WLDFF) (CSE: SUN) (WLDFF Profile) and Green Growth Brands Inc. (OTCQB: GGBXF) (CSE: GGB), a lifestyle-oriented developer of cannabis and CBD…

MondayMar 25, 2019 11:42 am

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Expands Distribution for CBD Products on Market Expected to Reach $16 Billion

New analysis by Cowen & Co. sees market for CBD products in the U.S. reaching $16 billion by 2025 Dispensaries and health care practitioners included in expanded markets for ETST’s CBD line under new distribution agreements Cowen & Co. research projects that cannabis-based products will reach 10 percent of U.S. adults by 2025 Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), a biotech company focused on the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields, is expanding its full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) product distribution in wider markets as a new study by Cowen & Co. sees cannabis products reaching $16 billion in the U.S. by 2025 (http://cnw.fm/gY0eP). ETST’s…

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