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FridayFeb 08, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cannabis Could Prevent Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Researchers Reveal

Many athletes, such as footballers, commit suicide or die as a result of the brain trauma caused while they engage in contact sports. Chronic traumatic endephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative neurological condition, is one such brain trauma disease that conventional medicine has found so hard to prevent or treat partly because the condition can only be diagnosed posthumously. Now a number of scientists and researchers are suggesting that cannabis may help to prevent or alleviate the symptoms of this disease whose victims are mainly athletes (particularly footballers). One study conducted in Israel found that the use of cannabis improved blood flow…

FridayFeb 08, 2019 10:53 am

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Commences Trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Effective February 4, Supreme Cannabis securities began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange Supreme is focusing on pursuing opportunities in the emerging global cannabis market and generating sustainable growth Supreme’s wholly owned subsidiary, 7ACRES, cultivates craft-quality cannabis on a commercial scale The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) has started trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”). Effective February 4, the company’s listed securities began trading under ticker symbols ‘FIRE’ and ‘FIRE.DB’ (http://cnw.fm/uicA0). This move is designed to support the company’s strategy of targeting premium brands, leverage its coast-to-coast distribution in Canada and aid in its expansion…

FridayFeb 08, 2019 10:24 am

MustGrow Biologics Corp. is “One to Watch”

Targeted global markets include $1.43 billion nematicide industry, $9.5 billion biopesticide industry Economic impact of crop damage caused by soil-borne nematodes estimated at $100 billion worldwide The EPA has banned most synthetic fumigant nematicides and is also restricting the use of non-fumigant nematicides Consumer demand for organic products has increased the need for sustainable, green solutions Currently finalizing development of AITC liquid concentrate for drip line delivery platform Testing underway for potential application as a natural pre-plant soil treatment in the cannabis industry Based on third-party studies, MustGrow’s technologies deliver superior pest and pathogen control compared to harmful synthetic chemicals that are being banned MustGrow Biologics Corp.…

FridayFeb 08, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Florida Judge Rules that Cap on Dispensaries is Unconstitutional

A Circuit Court Judge, Karen Gievers, has ruled that the state and the health department in Florida violated the constitution when they imposed a cap on the number of dispensaries that a licensed business could open within the state. Trulieve sued the state and asked court to strike down the cap on dispensaries that had been imposed limiting each business to a maximum of 30 outlets. Initially, the cap was at 25 but it was raised to 30. The plaintiff successfully argued that patients could get better access to medical marijuana treatment centers at an affordable cost if more dispensaries…

ThursdayFeb 07, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Baby Boomers are a Growing Cannabis Market

Statistics have it that baby boomers are a rapidly growing market segment in the cannabis industry, and any firm looking to get a foothold in this industry needs to pay attention to this demographic. Why This Group Matters First, baby boomers are no longer taking care of kids, and many are approaching retirement. This means that this group has accumulated some resources and they have disposable income that they can spend on cannabis. Who wouldn’t want a potential client that has money to spend? Secondly, cannabis isn’t an altogether new substance to these people. Many of them sampled the product…

ThursdayFeb 07, 2019 11:39 am

This Week in Cannabis: International Cannabis Rescheduling on the Horizon?

The week in cannabis has been an eventful one – on a global level. Below is a recap of news that the Green Flower team is following. World Health Organization recommends rescheduling cannabis What happened: The World Health Organization recommended this week that cannabis be rescheduled at the international level. Cannabis is currently scheduled as a Schedule IV substance at the international level – the most restrictive level (not to be confused with Schedule I in the United States). Why it matters: The recommendation by the World Health Organization is a really, really big deal. If the recommendation is followed, it would pave…

ThursdayFeb 07, 2019 11:29 am

Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Displays Medical Device at Premier Medical Trade Fair in Dubai

President of ETST’s partner for the manufacturing of Hygee attended fair with Quebec delegation Launch of Hygee, which tests women for sexually transmitted infections, is expected in first half of this year ETST recently launched an international marketing campaign for the device Earth Science Tech Inc. (OTCQB: ETST), a biotech company that markets and develops hemp cannabinoid products, plans to introduce its Hygee medical testing kit in the first half of this year. As part of that strategy, the company showed Hygee at Arab Health 2019, the largest annual medical trade fair in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”)…

ThursdayFeb 07, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why the US is Unlikely to Legalize Cannabis in 2019

The year of 2018 registered some major wins for marijuana (Canada legalized recreational cannabis, the FDA made history by approving a cannabis-derived drug, more states legalized marijuana, public opinion is at an all-time high in favor of legalization, etc.), and that has led many cannabis advocates to expect 2019 to bring even better news along the lines of the U.S. federal government legalizing marijuana. However, this is unlikely to happen this year for a number of reasons. The Senate isn’t Warm to Marijuana While Congress is now dominated by Democrats (and Democrats have a history of being friendly to cannabis…

WednesdayFeb 06, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Canadian Marijuana Producer Uses Fish in a Unique Way

As the cannabis industry matures, a number of innovations have been introduced in order to optimize marijuana grow operations. A Canadian producer is using fish to reduce how much water the marijuana grow uses while getting a better yield compared to conventional growing methods. Green Relief Inc., based in Ontario, is using underground aquaponics to grow cannabis and raise freshwater fish as well. This one-of-a-kind method has enabled the cannabis producer to reduce their water consumption by up to 90 percent while increasing marijuana harvests by 20 percent. In this cutting-edge system, the cannabis plants clean the water in which…

WednesdayFeb 06, 2019 12:02 pm

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) to Sell Unsecured Convertible Note Units for up to C$20 Million on Private Placement Basis

The company has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of agents that will be engaged in the private placement sale; the syndicate is led by Canaccord Genuity Corp. A single unit is comprised of one C$1,000 unsecured note that accrues annual interest and 77 common share purchase warrants of Plus Products The proceeds will be used for working capital and other corporate purposes Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF), a leading branded products manufacturer, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of agents concerning the private placement of unsecured convertible note units, according…