March 2019 - Page 4 of 14 - CannabisNewsWire

MondayMar 25, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Former NHL Players to Participate in Post-Concussion Cannabis Treatment Trial

Dozens of former National Hockey League (NHL) players will receive cannabis as part of a study to investigate the effects of CBD on brain injuries. Dr. Charles Tator, a neurosurgeon and concussion expert, says that his team hopes that CBD will exhibit a therapeutic effect on the former players who suffer from chronic pain and other symptoms of repetitive brain injury. For this study, the researchers recruited about 100 former NHL players to participate as research subjects. Half of those people will receive a placebo while the rest will be given CBD. All the study subjects will continue taking any…

FridayMar 22, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Ontario Golf Course Set to be the First Marijuana Themed Course in Canada

Rolling Greens, a golf course found near Smith Falls in Ontario, is set to take the “green” in its name to a whole new level by becoming the first golf course to allow cannabis smoking on its grounds. Gordon Weiske, the Director of Entertainment at the golf course, revealed that while other people were clamoring to acquire licenses to grow or retail cannabis, Rolling Greens decided to be different and become a golf course with a cannabis theme. He says that they decided to allow golfers to enjoy cannabis while playing the game. While strict rules prevent the consumption of…

FridayMar 22, 2019 1:01 pm

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Eyes Lucrative Land Acquisition to Further Leadership Status in the Cannabis Industry

Green Hygienics Holdings has innovated cannabis cultivation through its use of organic, pesticide-free aeroponic cultivation technology The company entered escrow to purchase the 824-Acre Potrero Ranch property near San Diego, California This tract of land offers ideal growing conditions for cannabis cultivation, as well as several other related business opportunities Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: GRYN), a full-scope, premium cannabis cultivation company targeting the high-end medical and adult-use recreational markets, anticipates a lucrative property acquisition, which could expand its yield capabilities and overall market presence. This 824-acre tract of land, the Potrero Ranch property, is located near San Diego, California,…

FridayMar 22, 2019 12:34 pm

Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Raises Profile of hempSMART Subsidiary, Plans International Expansion

MCOA wants to extend its CBD-infused hempSMART brand into Asia and Europe using capital raised from the sale of common stock March launch of hempSMART in the U.K. kicks off planned entry of the brand into Europe hempSMART campaign in U.S. includes participating in high-level events such as the Super Bowl and pre-Academy Awards festivities Marijuana Company of America Inc. (OTCQB: MCOA) is raising the profile of its hempSMART subsidiary in the United States and is planning an expansion of the brand into Asia and Europe. The company intends to use $10 million in new capital that it plans to…

FridayMar 22, 2019 11:39 am

The Flowr Corporation’s (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) Medical Cannabis Products are Now Available on Shoppers Drug Mart’s Online Store

Shoppers Drug Mart is now the exclusive direct-to-patient online provider of FlowrRx products The agreement between Flowr Corporation and Shoppers Drug Mart is expected to solidify Flowr’s leading position in the Canadian medicinal cannabis market Flowr is already a leader in terms of high yields and low production costs – two factors that are proving to be determining for the success of cannabis companies FlowrRX products by The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTC: FLWPF) are now available for purchase through the Shoppers Drug Mart online medical cannabis platform, as the company announced on March 18, 2019 (http://cnw.fm/IA9Pi). The two companies confirmed…

FridayMar 22, 2019 10:12 am

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Celebrates Successes as it Explores Cannabis Opportunities

Canada’s phased legalization of recreational-use cannabis highlights unfolding opportunities in the cannabis space ChineseInvestors.com is continuing to build its presence in the cannabis space while pressing its advantage among Chinese-speaking consumers The company is pursuing the possibility of a Nasdaq IPO for its cannabis industry subsidiary later this year, and it’s also contemplating a move to the NYSE or Nasdaq Small Cap Market Company recently appointed Patrick Leung as its new CFO Chinese language investor education service provider ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) is flying high as it explores Canada’s unfolding opportunities for the cannabis retail space and the possibility of…

FridayMar 22, 2019 9:50 am

Kyle Kushman: Legendary Cannabis Grower Teaches His Craft

If you’re familiar with legendary cannabis growers, then maybe you’ve heard of Kyle Kushman. Over a span of 30 years, he’s gone from underground cannabis dealer to closet grower and ultimately, a world-renowned cannabis cultivator and plant nutrient expert with his company Vegamatrix. As the legal cannabis industry continues to find itself, Kushman’s skills and knowledge around this plant are in ever-increasing demand. And for good reason. Kushman knows how to grow some of the best cannabis around. “The first plants I ever grew, the buds were the size of 12-ounce soda cans, and I was literally thinking to myself:…

FridayMar 22, 2019 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Is Thailand Ready for Cannabis Legalization?

A drafting committee in the Thai Legislative Assembly is working on a bill to legalize marijuana in the state. However, many people are wondering whether the country is ready for this move. An analysis of the factors on the ground shows that the road to legalization has a lot going for it while some obstacles remain, as explored in the discussion below. Why It May Be Time for Legalization A long history of cannabis use. Cannabis had been used for centuries in Thailand before it was outlawed in 1934. Laborers had for long used it to relax their sore muscles…

ThursdayMar 21, 2019 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Pennsylvania Senators Seek Cosponsors for Cannabis Legalization Bill

Two senators in Pennsylvania have drafted a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, and they are now seeking cosponsors for their initiative. State Sen. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia) and Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) have drafted the bill that reads like a dream come true for any marijuana advocate. The bill intends to allow adults who are 21 or older to grow a maximum of six mature cannabis plants at home for their own use. Home delivery of marijuana and its products will also be legal if the bill is enacted. While it would be illegal to consume cannabis in…

ThursdayMar 21, 2019 12:23 pm

Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Focusing on Innovative Products in the Cannabis Edibles Space

Plus Products creates cannabis edibles using extracts The company focuses on making safe and delicious cannabis products Plus Products is concentrating on growth via acquisitions and product expansion Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) creates safe and flavorful cannabis food products. The company focuses on producing edibles using extracts to ensure compliant, dosable, appetizing products that provide a consistent cannabis experience. A chef from a Michelin-starred restaurant, an Ivy League chemist and food manufacturing experts founded Plus Products. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company’s team now includes an impressive roster of professional chefs, chemists, food-manufacturing experts, engineers, machinists,…

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