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TuesdayAug 29, 2017 9:31 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Scheduled to Attend Two Cannabis Conferences in September

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP), a company engaged in licensing proprietary technology for the delivery of bioactive compounds, this morning announced its plans to attend two cannabis investment conferences in September. The first, the Investorshub International Cannabis Conference, will be held at the JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles on September 1-2. The second, the Institutional Capital & Cannabis Conference (East), is scheduled to take place on September 7-8 in Miami Beach. This morning’s news release also included an update on the company’s financing activities. Notably, Lexaria has received and executed a notice of conversion related to certain…

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MondayAug 28, 2017 9:15 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – ABcann Global Corporation (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) Announces Release of High Level CBD Product

ABcann Global Corporation (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) this morning announced the release of one of Canada’s highest legal CBD:THC ratio products by wholly-owned subsidiary ABcann Medicinals Inc. CBD-Med has a ratio of 27.6:1 (18.5% CBD to 0.67% THC), making it one of Canada’s highest CBD products under Health Canada regulations. “The development of these products is in line with ABcann's corporate strategy as a premium product provider of organic, pesticide free cannabis,” Ken Clement, executive chairman of ABcann, stated in the news release. “As the Company continues to scale production capacity, our product line will expand as we strive to…

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ThursdayAug 10, 2017 9:32 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) CEO Discusses Company’s Progress in Interview

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP), a company engaged in licensing proprietary technology for the delivery of bioactive compounds, this morning announced that its chief executive officer, Chris Bunka, was featured in a recent interview on the Uptick Network Stock Day Radio Show. Bunka leveraged the platform to discuss Lexaria’s overall accomplishments in the past three months, as well as the company’s expectations for profitability moving forward. He notes that ongoing research and development programs could open both the NSAID and Nicotine markets to Lexaria, providing an opportunity to significantly increase corporate revenues and facilitate further expansion. “In the…

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WednesdayAug 02, 2017 3:23 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Spotlighted by Technical420

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP), a company engaged in licensing proprietary technology for the delivery of bioactive compounds, including cannabinoids, was recently spotlighted in an article on Technical420.com. The publication highlighted, in detail, several of the company’s key developments and growth catalysts. “During the last few months, Lexaria has improved its fundamental story through the following developments: 1) The company applied for a new patent from the U.S., 2) Lexaria has advanced its agreements and launched new businesses, 3) Expands its Reach into Asia, 4) Focused on R&D with major organizations, and 5) The company’s cash position has…

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WednesdayAug 02, 2017 9:04 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – ABcann Global Corporation (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) Announces Close of $15 Million Investment from Cannabis Wheaton

ABcann Global Corporation (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) this morning announced the completion of Cannabis Wheaton Income Corp.’s (TSX.V: CBW) previously detailed purchase of $15 million of ABcann common shares at an agreed upon valuation of $2.25 per share. “We are pleased to have completed the initial funding phase of our partnership with Cannabis Wheaton and to welcome them as new equity holders in ABcann,” Aaron Keay, chief executive officer of ABcann, stated in the news release. “The initial investment represents Cannabis Wheaton's first funding allocation and we look forward to future investment from them, as both companies advance our respective…

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FridayJul 28, 2017 9:22 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – ABcann Global Corp. (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) Moves Closer to Kimmett Expansion with TSXV Approval of Cannabis Wheaton Investment

Cannabis Wheaton Income Corp. (TSX.V: CBW) this morning announced that it has received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to purchase $15 million of common shares of ABcann Global Corporation (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) at an agreed upon valuation of $2.25 per share. Per the update, this investment forms a portion of a larger phased investment by Cannabis Wheaton aimed at funding the construction of ABcann’s proposed 50,000 square foot addition to its Kimmett cannabis cultivation facility to be located in Napanee, Ontario. This morning’s announcement follows the two companies’ entry into a binding interim agreement on May 29, 2017,…

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ThursdayJul 27, 2017 9:23 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) Research Published in the European Journal of Pain

Preclinical stage biopharmaceutical company InMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (CSE: IN) (OTCQB: IMLFF) this morning announced the publication of company-sponsored research in the European Journal of Pain. The article, titled ‘Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol decreases masticatory muscle sensitization in female rats through peripheral cannabinoid receptor activation’, highlights results from a study co-sponsored by InMed and the MITACS Elevate Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. “Developing a topically-applied product that can provide localized relief of chronic and/or acute severe pain, without central side effects, remains one of the 'holy grails' in the field of analgesia,” Dr. Sazzad Hossain, chief scientific officer of InMed, stated in the news release. “This…

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WednesdayJul 26, 2017 9:23 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – ABcann Global Corporation (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) Issues Update on Construction and Expansion Activities

ABcann Global Corporation (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) this morning provided an update on its construction and expansion timelines for its Vanluven and Kimmett facilities, both of which are located in Napanee, Ontario. Per the update, ABcann’s plans to commence construction at its Kimmett facility in the third quarter of 2017 remain on schedule, and the previously announced plans for a 71,000 square foot Phase 1 project have been expanded to 100,000 square feet. Additionally, the company has initiated immediate expansion and construction efforts at its current production facility at Vanluven with the goal of doubling production capacity in order to…

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ThursdayJul 20, 2017 9:05 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Commences Lab Work with National Research Council of Canada

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) this morning announced the start of laboratory work under its collaborative research project with the National Research Council of Canada (“NRC”). “We are delighted to have commenced formulation development and characterization work together with the NRC,” John Docherty, president of Lexaria Bioscience, stated in the news release. “The NRC team has extensive knowledge and experience in the field of lipid based delivery systems relating to pharmaceutical products, natural health products and functional foods. This collaboration will significantly assist Lexaria in further developing and characterizing its IP portfolio.” Moving forward, several studies will be…

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TuesdayJul 18, 2017 9:00 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Awarded Australian Patent Protecting Cannabis Infused Edibles

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) this morning announced that the Australian Patent Office has granted patent #2015274698, which protects Lexaria’s method of improving absorption, speed of onset and taste of cannabinoid active agents in edible products. The term of the patent is 20 years from June 10, 2015. “We are very pleased to have received this patent which effectively covers all cannabis oil extract formulated edibles utilizing our technology in Australia,” Chris Bunka, CEO of Lexaria, stated in the news release. “This patent award allows us to confidently enter the recently legalized Australian cannabis marketplace where we will…

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