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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 1:25 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks — Cybin Corp. Names Health-Care, M&A Expert as New Chief Executive Officer

Cybin Corp., a life-sciences company advancing psychedelic pharmaceuticals, has announced that Doug Drysdale has been appointed as CEO. With more than three decades of experience, Drysdale brings invaluable insight and expertise to his new role. In 2014 as a corporate director of a NASDAQ-listed pharmaceutical company, he led the company’s recapitalization efforts, raising an estimated $65 million. Consequently, he was appointment chairman and CEO and revamped the company’s management team and board of directors while also building a 220-person sales team — all within the first year. Ultimately he grew the company’s enterprise value exponentially from $80 million to around…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 12:40 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Central African Gold Inc. (TSX.V: CAGR) (FSE: BC2) (OTCQB: NDENF) Grants Stock Options to Key Individuals

Natural resource company Central African Gold (TSX.V: CAGR) (FSE: BC2) (OTCQB: NDENF) has announced stock options will be available to some of the company’s directors, officers, consultants and employees in accordance to CAGR’s stock option plan. The company outlined the grant of 2 million incentive stock options available at a price of C$0.40; the options are exercisable for a period of five years. To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/stHEc About Central African Gold Inc. Central African is a natural-resource company with a primary focus on the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of mineral projects in the Democratic Republic…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 12:12 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER) Announces Increased Brand Presence Across the Midwest

The Alkaline Water Company (CSE: WTER) (NASDAQ: WTER), a producer of premium bottled alkaline and flavored-infused drinking waters and CBD-infused products, today announced that its flagship brand, Alkaline88(R), will be available in 1-gallon and 1-liter sizes at all 123 Fareway store locations across Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. “We are excited to announce that our flagship brand, Alkaline88, will be available in all Fareway locations across six states in the Midwest,” said Ricky Wright, president and CEO of The Alkaline Water Company, in the press release. “Our brand presence in the Midwest is growing stronger by the…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 11:55 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – MyEstateHero Provides Peace of Mind During Trying Times

MyEstateHero, an innovative new technology platform, provides a one-stop solution to U.S. residents for many of life’s vital protection needs. One’s own mortality is something most don’t want to face, which is why 65% of Americans currently don’t have a last will and testament. However, in an era creating uncertainty for many, MyEstateHero enables anyone across the U.S. to put their affairs in order via a completely free and easy-to-use platform with the capabilities to create a will, medical directive, power of attorney and pet guardian trust. “Planning for end of life shouldn’t cost a fortune or anything at all,”…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 11:20 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Cannabis Global Inc. (CBGL) Acquires Stake in Licensed California Cannabis Manufacturing, Distributing Operation

Cannabis Global (OTC: CBGL), a cannabinoid and hemp-extract, science-forward company developing infusion and delivery technologies, has acquired a stake in Natural Plant Extract of California Inc. (“NPE”). The strategic move places CBGL in a prime position in the multibillion-dollar California cannabis space. The agreement, which closed Aug. 31, 2020, outlined Cannabis Global’s acquisition of 18.8% of NPE’s outstanding capital stock for $2 million. NPE operates a licensed cannabis manufacturing and distribution business operation out of Lynwood, California, and owns a Type 7 California Manufacturing License as well as a California Distribution license. "This is a significant agreement for Cannabis Global,…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 10:52 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF) Announces ‘Extraordinary Resolution,’ Amendments to Debenture Terms

The Supreme Cannabis Company (TSX: FIRE) (OTCQX: SPRWF), a Canadian cannabis company committed to identifying new opportunities to grow and strengthen its impressive portfolio, has obtained approval from debentureholders to partially convert and amend debentures. The company announced that holders of its outstanding 6% senior unsecured convertible debentures have approved an “extraordinary resolution” outlining amendments to the terms of the debentures, which were issued in October 2018. In part, those amendments include a reduction of the total principal amount of debentures outstanding from $100 million to $36.5 million; an extension of the maturity date of the debentures from October 19, 2021, to the date that…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 10:14 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – SRAX Inc.’s (NASDAQ: SRAX) BIGtoken Study Reveals Consumer Behaviors Amid Pandemic

SRAX’s (NASDAQ: SRAX) BIGtoken, a permission-first consumer data-management platform, released a new consumer research report comparing its users’ TV and movie-consumption behaviors one month versus four months into the global pandemic. According to the update, BIGtoken surveyed its U.S. user base in April and again in August to compare results and understand how the pandemic has impacted TV and movie consumption. Among the results, which can be downloaded in the full report at http://nnw.fm/vx2Jd, 46% of BIGtoken’s survey respondents indicated that they were video streaming more in August 2020 than they were four months prior. In addition, the study revealed that…

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TuesdaySep 01, 2020 9:55 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) Conducting Non-Brokered Private Placement

Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR), a Canadian cannabis company dedicated to producing premium-quality strains and products by leveraging a genetics-focused approach, has announced a private placement of units, the proceeds of which are intended to be used for upcoming projects and general working capital. According to the announcement, released by Pac Roots CEO Patrick Elliott, the placement of units will be at a price of C$0.25 per unit for gross proceeds totaling up to $2 million, subject to an overallotment option. The offering is up to 8 million units, with each unit consisting of one share and one warrant exercisable…

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MondayAug 31, 2020 12:12 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – LD Micro’s Chris Lahiji Issues ‘All Systems Go’ Update

LD Micro’s Managing Director Chris Lahiji on Sunday issued final commentary surrounding the next seven days he describes as the most critical time in the company’s history and provided an “All Systems Go” update for the upcoming virtual investor conference – The LD Micro 500. The letter reflects on the tremendous work over the last several weeks to prepare for the event, as well as nostalgia on Lahiji’s beginnings, going to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in 2003 at 19 years old, to LD Micro’s present-day accomplishments and the “500” as a cumulation of Lahiji’s career efforts.…

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MondayAug 31, 2020 11:40 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) Announces Healthy Crop, Bullish Production Outlook for 100-Acre Hemp JV

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR), a Canadian cannabis company dedicated to producing premium-quality strains and products by leveraging a genetics-focused approach, today provided an update on the 100-acre commercial hemp operation in British Columbia. After receipt of the hemp cultivation license from Health Canada on May 22, 2020, the Pac Roots and Rock Creek Farms 100-acre premium-hemp joint venture (“JV”) commenced. According to the update, the operations team spent several weeks working the fields and installing irrigation systems before beginning planting in mid June. There are currently approximately 130,000 premium-hemp CBD plants in the ground across two 50-acre parcels.…

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