VIVO Cannabis (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF) on Wednesday announced its entry into a distribution agreement with Burleigh Heads Cannabis Pty Ltd., one of Australia’s leading medicinal cannabis distributors. The agreement is expected to increase Australian patients’ access to VIVO’s high-quality medicinal cannabis flower, oil and other products via approved channels. “We are very excited to…
Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) has appointed former OMERS venture capitalist and Canopy Rivers President, Mr. Narbé Alexandrian, to Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately. Canopy Rivers’ former CEO, Bruce Linton, will continue to serve as Chairman of the Canopy Rivers Board of Directors. “I would like to thank Bruce, the Board…
Lifestyle-oriented cannabis company Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) today announced the grant of an aggregate of 212,636 deferred share units (“DSUs”) to certain of its non-executive directors as a compensation for services to the company under its equity incentive plan. Upon vesting, with all to vest as of the date of award, each…
VIVO Cannabis (TSX.V: VIVO) (OTCQX: VVCIF), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Canna Farms Limited, this morning announced that it has added GTEC Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: GTEC) (OTCQB: GGTTF) (FRA: 1BUP), sold under the GreenTec(TM) brand, to the licensed producers selling product on its medical cannabis platform. According to the update, the addition to Canna Farm’s recently…
Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) today announced that its portfolio company, Agripharm Corp., has received its outdoor cultivation license from Health Canada. According to the update, Agripharm will use award-winning genetics to grow its first outdoor crop this summer at its Creemore, Ontario location. “We are pleased to see Agripharm diversify its operations and…
TransCanna Holdings (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) this morning announced its execution of a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”), dated May 17, 2019, with Lyfted Farms, Inc. of Modesto, California. Under the agreement, TransCanna will acquire the business and assets of Lyfted, a state licensed producer of high quality indoor grown cannabis with three permanent state…
Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene-therapy company, this morning announced that it will be presenting at the upcoming Sachs 5th Annual Immuno-Oncology BD&L and Investment Forum at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago on May 31, 2019. Per the update, Genprex President and COO Julien Pham, MD, MPH, will lead the company’s presentation at 11:10 a.m.…
Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) this morning announced that, through a major expansion in operations by Nuka Enterprises LLC, maker of 1906 cannabis edibles for high functioning adults, the most reliable fast acting edibles on the market will now be available across the country. According to the…
TransCanna Holdings Inc. (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) this morning announced its entry into a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”), dated May 17, 2019, to acquire the business and assets of Lyfted Farms Inc. Based in Modesto, California, Lyfted Farms is a state licensed producer of high quality indoor grown cannabis and owns three permanent state…
Genprex (NASDAQ: GNPX) is a clinical-stage, gene-therapy company focused on the advancement of its lead drug candidate, Oncoprex(TM) immunogene therapy. Oncoprex is an investigational therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). An article discussing the company reads, “Oncoprex is designed to interrupt cell signaling pathways that cause replication and proliferation of cancer cells, to target…
Global technology and value-added solutions group Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE) today announced that its Aptito subsidiary’s retail and restaurant solutions will be showcased at the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show to be held at Chicago’s McCormick Place from May 18 to 21, 2019. Per the update, Aptito’s presentation at the nation’s most recognized restaurant industry-focused…
Lifestyle-oriented cannabis company Green Growth Brands (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) this morning announced the May 16, 2019 completion of its previously announced acquisition of a Pahrump, Nevada cultivation facility, operated by Wellness Orchards of Nevada LLC (“WON”) and Panorama WON LLC (“Panorama”) for a purchase price of $13,372,162 (CAD$16,749,970). Per the update, the acquisition expands…
Pressure BioSciences (OTCQB: PBIO) (“PBI”), a leader in the development and sale of high pressure-based instruments, consumables, and related services for the global life sciences and other industries worldwide, on Wednesday announced that it will host a teleconference to discuss its first quarter 2019 financial results and provide a business update. The call is scheduled…
Global technology and value-added solutions group Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE) on Wednesday released its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 and provided a business update. Net Element also hosted a conference call and webcast on May 16, 2019 to discuss first quarter 2019 financial results and business highlights, and a recorded…
TransCanna Holdings (CSE: TCAN) (FSE: TH8) this morning announced its entry into a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”), dated May 15, 2019, with Tres Ojos Naturals, LLC d/b/a SolDaze, a limited liability company from Santa Cruz, California that produces cannabis-infused fruit snacks. Under the agreement, TransCanna will acquire the branding asset package, SolDaze. “Having reviewed…
Canopy Rivers (TSX.V: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF) today announced a strategic investment in BioLumic Ltd., creators of a sustainable ultraviolet (“UV”) crop yield enhancement system. Canopy Rivers’ investment of $1.5 million marked its first investment in agri-technologies, specifically focused on the promising fields of plant physiology and UV photobiology. “Canopy Rivers’ mission is to build and…
Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) this morning announced that animal testing has proven that its DehydraTECH(TM) technology delivers cannabinoids to the bloodstream much more quickly and effectively than conventional industry formulations. According to the update, 10 male Sprague-Dawley rats were administered CBD at 25mg per kg of…
Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) on Tuesday released its financial and operational results for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Among the highlights, the company is on-track with construction at Hamilton and Valleyfield sites, with Q1 investment totaling $46.9 million, an increase of $7.4 million…
Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTCQB: NUGS) this morning announced that it has been approved for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market, effective May 10, 2019. The company believes the OTCQB’s more stringent reporting standards will result in increased investor transparency and will help the company continue to build shareholder value. “The benefits of uplisting combined with…
Cannabis-focused research and development company The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) this morning announced its receipt of Health Canada approval, under the Cannabis Regulations, to expand operations into its new state-of-the-art building located in Hamilton, Ontario. According to the update, planting will start in the coming weeks at the 20,000 square foot…