CannabisNewsBreaks

ThursdayMar 07, 2019 10:31 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) Strengthens Board of Directors with the Appointment of Kenneth R. McKinnon

Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX.V: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) (FRA: 53S1) this morning announced its appointment of new independent director, Kenneth R. McKinnon, Q.C. in a strategic move to strengthen its board of directors. McKinnon brings substantial financial oversight and business advisory experience as an experienced corporate executive and director. He currently is a partner at Citrus Capital Partners Ltd. and serves on the boards of Touchstone Exploration Inc. and Alvopetro Energy Ltd. McKinnon previously was a director at Petrominerales Ltd. and Lightstream Resources Ltd., where he also served as chairman. He also served on the board of governors of the University…

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ThursdayMar 07, 2019 9:42 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Appoints CRIO to Lead Development of Premium Cannabis Products for Global Market

Canadian Licensed Producer of premium cannabis products the Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) announced that it has promoted Jason Broome from SVP of operations to the role of chief research and innovation officer (“CRIO”). As CRIO, Broome will be responsible for the development of new high-quality products and leading Flowr’s research into cultivars, form factors and delivery systems for global markets. His responsibilities will also include oversight of Flowr’s state-of-the-art R&D facility, part of an exclusive collaboration with Hawthorne Canada, a subsidiary of The Scott's Miracle-Gro Corporation (NYSE: SMG). “Flowr’s product innovation portfolio must meet the world-class standards of…

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WednesdayMar 06, 2019 3:17 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) Continues Growth Strategy with Recent Acquisition

TransCanna Holdings (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8), an emerging cannabis branding, transportation and distribution company, recently acquired Goodfellas Group LLC, a full-service advertising and marketing agency that specializes in the cannabis and hemp industries. The acquisition includes Goodfellas’ innovative cannabis, Simple Kit. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Part of Goodfella’s in-house brand, Simple, the kit is designed to help first-time cannabis users have a pleasant experience in a simple, safe manner, according to a joint news release (http://cnw.fm/X7RnE). . . . The Simple Kit comes with a user-friendly box as its packaging, which, when opened, can be transformed into a tray.…

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WednesdayMar 06, 2019 1:15 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Gabriella’s Kitchen Inc. (CSE: GABY) Expands Retail Footprint with Products Now Available in Calgary Co-op Grocery Stores

Leading North American manufacturer of better-for-you products Gabriella's Kitchen (CSE: GABY) today announced its retail partnership with Calgary Co-operative Association Limited. According to the update, effective February 2019, GABY products, under the Gabriella's Kitchen brand, are available for purchase in Calgary Co-op grocery stores throughout Southern Alberta. Calgary Co-op is one of North America’s largest and most successful retail co-operatives, with locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks and Strathmore. Gabriella's Kitchen products are currently available across the U.S. and Canada in over 3,400 conventional and natural retailers, and this expansion will add additional retail stores.  “We are aligned…

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WednesdayMar 06, 2019 11:57 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX: IN) (OTCQX: IMLFF) Adds Strategic Appointment to Scientific Advisory Board

Cannabinoid-based biopharmaceutical company InMed Pharmaceuticals (TSX: IN) (OTCQX: IMLFF) today announced its addition of Dr. Steven M. Dinh to its Scientific Advisory Board. Per the update, Dr. Dinh brings more than 30 years of pharmaceutical and biotech executive leadership, as well as proven success in developing and commercializing dermal pharmaceutical products by applying innovative drug delivery technologies. Over 22 issued U.S. patents, 44 published patent applications, 6 NDA approvals and the successful commercialization of 9 products to serve the unmet needs of patients are a result of Dr. Dinh’s accomplishments and innovations in pharmaceutical product development and drug delivery technology.…

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WednesdayMar 06, 2019 9:56 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – FinCanna Capital Corp. (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF) Receives $3.9M Non-Dilutive Cash Injection from Cultivation Technologies Inc.

Royalty company for the U.S. licensed medical cannabis industry FinCanna Capital Corp. (CSE: CALI) (OTCQB: FNNZF) today announced its receipt of US$3.9 million as partial repayment of an outstanding secured loan from Cultivation Technologies Inc. (“CTI”). According to the update, the funds were generated from the sale of CTI’s Coachella property, and FinCanna will continue to earn 50 percent of the profits of CTI’s Interim Extraction and Manufacturing Facility that, as agreed to with the new Coachella property owner, is expected to remain in operation on the site until June 2019. “We are very pleased to receive this non-dilutive cash…

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TuesdayMar 05, 2019 2:35 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Sproutly Canada Inc. (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G) Advances Toward 2019 Production Goal with Successful Harvests

Sproutly Canada (OTCQB: SRUTF) (CSE: SPR) (FRA: 38G), a Canadian-licensed producer (“LP”), is engaged in the cultivation of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis and is focused on developing and bringing to market cannabis consumer products. A recent article discussing the company reads, “A February 13 news release noted additional recent developments in the company’s build-up strategy, including the first two successful harvests of its premium-quality, small-batch cannabis at its state-of-the-art production facility in Toronto and the migration of its ACMPR license to Canada’s Cannabis Act, which allows it to sell cannabis to other licensed producers (http://cnw.fm/6zIEe).  . . . ‘We are very happy with…

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TuesdayMar 05, 2019 1:33 pm

CannabisNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Growing Market Share through Brand-building Strategy

Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) is a cannabis-infused, branded-products manufacturer using a strategic brand-building approach to increase market share. A recent article discussing the company reads, “PLUS had three best-selling branded products in all categories studied, including vaporizers, flower and edibles and topicals. The company’s Uplift and Restore scored as best-selling stock-keeping units (‘SKUs’), while its CBD Relief placed number five in best-selling SKUs and was first among CBD-only SKUs. . . . These statistics reinforce the leadership position of PLUS after it achieved first position in the third quarter of 2018, according to BDS Analytics. During that period,…

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TuesdayMar 05, 2019 10:09 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Announces Receipt of Second Organic Certification at Hamilton Facility

Cannabis-focused research and development company the Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced its receipt of an organic certification from Pro-cert Organic Systems Ltd. Pro-cert is one of North America's foremost certification bodies and the second certification body to endorse TGOD's organic process at its Hamilton facility. The company is committed to the highest standards of organic cultivation, and grows its cannabis in soil, without irradiation or the use of synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. “Certified-organic provides consumers with the best cannabis experience, and the entire TGOD organization is committed to that standard,” TGODF Director and…

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TuesdayMar 05, 2019 9:26 am

CannabisNewsBreaks – VIVO Cannabis Inc. (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) Subsidiary Launches New Online Medical Cannabis Store

VIVO Cannabis (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Canna Farms Limited, this morning announced the launch of Canna Farms' integrated online medical cannabis website. As one of the largest online platforms for medical cannabis users across Canada, the store offers products from various cultivators including offerings from the Beacon Medical(TM) and Canna Farms(TM) brands. With more than 40 different cannabis strains and 100 different SKUs, the site is available immediately to registered medical cannabis patients.  In addition, VIVO also announced that Daniel Laflamme has been appointed as Chief Operations Officer of the company. Laflamme will continue his role…

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