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FridayJan 11, 2019 11:10 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) CEO Discusses Company Initiatives at O’Cannabiz 2018

Lexaria Bioscience has its innovative DehydraTECH drug delivery platform The company’s DehydraTECH technology is complementary to other R&D being done on cannabinoids Lexaria recently attended O’Cannabiz 2018 in Vancouver A biotech company, Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) offers a unique platform that makes it possible to deliver bioactive substances through oral ingestion. Its DehydraTECH technology accomplishes this without the need for unhealthy inhalational dosing. DehydraTECH uses only GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) ingredients and increases bio-absorption by five to 10 times. Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Lexaria Bioscience is the only company globally with patents issued for the…

FridayJan 11, 2019 10:20 am

SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Eyes Unique Production of CBD Cell Cultures with Investment in TorusMed Inc.

Recent passage of 2018 Farm Bill clears way for farming of industrial hemp and production of cannabidiol (CBD) Photobioreactors currently used in cultivation of green algae, a high protein dietary supplement or whole food cultivated worldwide with multiple industry uses Project goal includes mass production of CBD from cell cultures of industrial hemp SinglePoint’s online CBD distribution subsidiary, SingleSeed, poised for significant growth as selection of CBD products increases in 2019 Hemp-derived CBD market expected to reach $1.3 billion by 2022 SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING), a fully reporting technology company providing mobile payments, blockchain solutions and ancillary cannabis services, is…

FridayJan 11, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Ontario to Select Cannabis Retailers Using a Lottery

Did you, in your wildest dreams, ever imagine that the start of your business venture would depend on the outcome of a lottery? Well, that is exactly the fate awaiting cannabis retail license applicants in Ontario, Canada. The provincial government led by the Progressive Conservatives has decided to use a lottery to select the first 25 private entities that will be allowed to open marijuana retail businesses. Previously, the province had resolved to sell recreational cannabis in government-run retail outlets only. However, the change of government towards the end of the year resulted in a modification of that plan, thereby…

ThursdayJan 10, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Cannabis Concentrates Could Be Bigger than Edibles in Canada

Canada is slated to legalize cannabis edibles sometime this year and the population is filled with excitement regarding these products. However, if the trend in the U.S. states where edibles are legal is anything to go by, then edibles will not be the biggest moneymaker. Something else, concentrates, will be king of the market. For example, edibles fetched $685 million from the start of 2018 to October the same year in Oregon, Colorado, California and Arizona. However, the same period saw consumers spending approximately $1.4 billion on marijuana concentrates. The bulk of that money spent on cannabis concentrates was for…

ThursdayJan 10, 2019 12:19 pm

This Week in Cannabis: Big News Most People Overlooked

This last week had quite a few notable cannabis happenings at the local and federal level. Some of the news was inspiring and at least one item was a bit disappointing, and either way, it was all newsworthy. Here are the big highlights you might have missed: Congressman predicts 'best chance yet to make big moves on cannabis reform' What happened: The 116th Congress is officially in session and it is packed with more cannabis supporters than ever. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) is already predicting that it will be Congress's "best chance yet to make big moves on cannabis reform." Why it…

ThursdayJan 10, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Rhode Island Considers Using Medical Cannabis to Stop Opioid Dependency

The Department of Health in Rhode Island has scheduled a public hearing early next month to collect views about a petition that calls for cannabis to be used to help people wean off prescription opioids. Prescription opioid overdoses were found to be responsible for the death of 336 people in 2016 while the number of such fatalities in 2017 was 323. From the start of 2018 to September 2018, the fatalities from prescription overdoses were 220. The public hearing will take place on February 6 starting at 10a.m at the auditorium of the DOH. Thereafter the department will review the…

WednesdayJan 09, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Three Medical Marijuana Issues That Iowa May Need to Revisit

Iowa legalized medical cannabis in 2014, but the rate at which the state has adapted to the changing realities of the industry is so slow that many have been left frustrated by how oblivious the state legislature is to the things that laypeople see every day. Of specific concern are the three issues below. The Number of Licensed Dispensaries The entire state of Iowa has only five medical cannabis dispensaries from which patients can legally acquire what they need for their health challenges. For example, Cedar Rapids doesn’t have any licensed dispensary within its borders and yet this is the…

WednesdayJan 09, 2019 2:55 pm

CBD Can Help You Quit Smoking, According to Studies

If there’s one piece of advice that most cigarette smokers will give non-smokers, it’s “Don’t start smoking.” As any smoker will tell you, quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do and can feel nearly impossible at times. The numbers bear this out. According to a study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about half of all smokers will try to quit in any given year. Only 6% will succeed in their attempt. Most smokers who are able to quit, require multiple attempts throughout their lifetime before quitting permanently. Even with these odds, cigarette smokers and other…

WednesdayJan 09, 2019 10:49 am

The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Set to Have All 25 7ACRES Flowering Rooms Completed by March 2019

Supreme Cannabis recently provided a 7ACRES construction update, announcing that 19 flowering rooms have been completed and the remaining six are expected to be ready by March 2019 The modular design of the facility enables independent adjustment of crop cultivation conditions, resulting in higher quality and better yield According to Supreme Cannabis, 7ACRES’ production capacity will reach 50,000 kilograms by mid-2019 The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTC: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) recently announced that it has completed 19 of the 7ACRES flowering rooms and is on target to complete all 25 by March 2019. Once construction is finalized, 7ACRES…

WednesdayJan 09, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – CARERS Act Seeks to Reform Federal Marijuana Law

Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) together with other cosponsors have introduced a bill in Congress seeking to protect states that legalize medical marijuana from federal prosecution while making their own laws to regulate the medical marijuana industry. The bipartisan bill will formalize the respect of the rights of states to pass laws and implement their own medical marijuana programs. Currently, only a Department of Justice spending rider passed by Congress prevents federal prosecutors from using taxpayer money to prosecute individuals who use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes in states where it is legal. That rider, at least hypothetically, doesn’t bar…