CannabisNewsBreaks

TuesdayApr 09, 2019 3:20 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Streamlines FlowrRX Product Availability through Agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) recently announced that its FlowrRX products are officially available for purchase through the Shoppers Drug Mart online medical cannabis platform. An article discussing FLWPF reads, “The two companies confirmed a sales agreement at the beginning of 2019. Through the partnership, The Flowr Corporation and Shoppers Drug Mart are simplifying the delivery of medical cannabis products in Canada. . . . ‘Flowr’s premium medical cannabis is grown in what we believe is the industry’s most advanced GMP designed cultivation facility. This relationship is testament to our commitment to ultra-high-quality cannabis cultivation and further solidifies…

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TuesdayApr 09, 2019 9:29 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Renews Senior Management Contracts, Cancels Options

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) this morning announced its successful negotiation of renewal management contracts with chief executive officer Chris Bunka and president John Docherty. According to the update, the new 3-year term contracts, for which specific details can be found within regulatory filings, provide management continuity during this period of corporate growth while allowing the company to seamlessly pursue its business goals and create shareholder value. In addition, Lexaria announced that, effective April 5, 2019, it has reached agreements with certain optionees to cancel 1,140,000 stock options with exercise prices ranging…

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TuesdayApr 09, 2019 9:00 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Chemistree Technology Inc. (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) Appoints Cannabis Industry Veteran with Passion, Deep Expertise to its Board

Chemistree Technology (CSE: CHM) (OTCQB: CHMJF) recently announced its appointment of Nicholas J. Zitelli to its board of directors. Zitelli is currently part-owner, director, and chief cannabis officer of Trans High Corporation (“THC”), the parent company for all HIGH TIMES brands, and is also the founder and CEO of the Cannabis Genetics Institute (“CGI”), a well-established research and development institution. Zitelli has authored hundreds of articles since 2007, under the penname of "Nico Escondido,” covering all cannabis science and technology aspects and garnering a reputation as an industry expert in the areas of garden technologies, cultivation, genetics, lab testing, and…

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TuesdayApr 09, 2019 8:30 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF) to Post Q2 2019 Results on April 15th

Organigram Holdings (TSX.V: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF), the parent company of Organigram Inc. recently announced that on Monday, April 15, 2019 the company will release its second quarter results for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2019. Organigram will also host a conference call to discuss the results on the same day at 8:00 AM ET. To join the call, dial 1-888-231-8191 for the toll free North American line or dial 647-427-7450 or 778-371-9827 for the international line. A telephone replay of the conference will be available until April 22nd that can be accessed by dialing 1-855-859-2056 and using the conference…

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MondayApr 08, 2019 8:30 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF) Provides Update Regarding Recent Executive Team Changes

Organigram Holdings (TSX.V: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF), the parent company of Organigram Inc., on Sunday announced the appointment of James Cavanagh as the company's Chief of Staff. Cavanagh, a strategy and operations consultant, has worked with Canadian and international clients throughout various industries to drive growth and implement operational improvements. Cavanagh will work directly with the executive team members to ensure corporate priorities are maintained. Furthermore, Organigram announced the addition of Matt Rogers and Tina Shannon to the company's senior management team; the appointment of Ray Gracewood to the role of Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications; the appointment of Helen…

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FridayApr 05, 2019 3:31 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Subsidiary Delivers First-Class Cannabis Products

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) through its licensed producer subsidiary 7ACRES focuses on providing high-quality cannabis products. A recent article discussing the company reads, “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 Awards presented by Lift & Co (TSX.V: LIFT). (http://cnw.fm/WAE1e). Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Supreme Cannabis focuses on serving its customers with premium product quality and advancing its mass cultivation capability. To view the full article, visit http://cnw.fm/lTK3g About Supreme…

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FridayApr 05, 2019 2:54 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) DehydraTECH Technology Revolutionizes CBD Delivery

Biotechnology company Lexaria Bioscience’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) innovative drug-delivery platform DehydraTECH(TM) alters the way cannabinoids enter the bloodstream, which results in increased absorption. A recent article discussing LXRP reads, “Its proprietary technology promises multiple advantages in cannabinoid edibles. First, it masks the undesirable taste typically found in cannabinoid edibles, eliminating the need to add sweetening agents and enabling sugar-free options. Second, it increases the product’s absorption rate, with absorption occurring at two- to five-times higher rates than other edibles. Finally, it reduces the time of onset; effects of the product are felt within 15–20 minutes of consumption rather than…

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FridayApr 05, 2019 2:48 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Redfund Capital Corp. (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) Increases Stake in Mary’s Wellness Ltd. through Equity-for-Debt Swap

Redfund Capital (CSE: LOAN) (OTC: PNNRF) (Frankfurt: O3X4) recently completed an equity-for-debt swap, converting its C$100,000 loan to Mary’s Wellness Ltd. into equity. A recent article discussing the company reads, “The equity-for-debt swap converts C$100,000, extended to Mary’s Wellness Ltd. (“MWL”) as the first tranche of a convertible secured promissory note, into equity (http://cnw.fm/yUYY4). Late in 2018, Redfund agreed to provide C$1 million of debt financing to Mary’s Wellness Ltd, under a promissory note, with the option to convert in part or its entirety at Redfund’s discretion at any time during the term. The remaining C$900,000 remains covered by the promissory…

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FridayApr 05, 2019 2:45 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Strengthens Commitment to Clean Cannabis Production with Additional Organic Certification

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF), a cannabis-focused research and development company, recently received its second organic certification at its Hamilton facility. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Organic certification is a big deal for TGOD, big enough for the company to enshrine the concept in its name. Organic cultivation leads to a cleaner product — one free of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, which can pervert natural growth processes. In May 2018, TGOD’s facility based in Ancaster, Ontario, received organic certification from Ecocert Canada, an internationally recognized world-leading organization in organic certification. Ecocert is one of…

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FridayApr 05, 2019 12:04 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (XETR: TH8) Closes C$16 Million Brokered Private Placement

Canada-based cannabis company TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (XETR: TH8) late Thursday announced that it has closed its previously detailed and upsized brokered private placement of units, generating gross proceeds of C$16 million. Per the update, an aggregate of eight million units of the company were sold at a price of C$2.00 per unit, with each unit comprised of one common share of TransCanna and one half of one common share purchase warrant. TransCanna intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund an $8 million down payment for its proposed acquisition of a 196,000-square-foot cannabis facility. The…

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