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ThursdayDec 20, 2018 2:21 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Aims to Cut Costs with In-House R&D Laboratory

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) recently submitted a Health Canada research application for a license that will permit in-house research in its new Kelowna-based research and development (“R&D”) laboratory. Construction of the new lab, which will be located within Lexaria’s new head office, is anticipated to be completed by the end of January 2019. A recent article further discussing LXRP reads, “Having the work done in-house will help expand the work schedule and reduce costs and development timelines. The company is currently recruiting new staff as it prepares for an increase in…

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ThursdayDec 20, 2018 10:57 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Petrolia Energy Corp. (BBLS) Chairman Recognized as NACD Board Leadership Fellow

Petrolia Energy (OTCQB: BBLS) this morning announced that its Chairman James Edward Burns was recently recognized as a National Association of Corporate Directors (“NACD”) Board Leadership Fellow. Per the update, NACD Fellowship is the highest standard of credentialing for directors and governance professionals and is a comprehensive and continuous program of study that, year after year, empowers Fellows with the latest insights, intelligence, and leading boardroom practices. “I am honored to join the distinguished and diverse group of individuals who make up the NACD Fellow community and who are committed to advancing the highest standards of boardroom excellence,” Petrolia Energy…

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ThursdayDec 20, 2018 10:51 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Expands Independent Board and Executive Team to Prepare for OTCQB Uplisting, New Portfolio Brands and Acquisitions

Cannabis Strategic Ventures (OTC: NUGS) this morning announced the expansion of its independent board of directors and executive team in preparation to uplist to the OTCQB Venture Market Place and expand its portfolio with additional brands and assets. Expansion of NUGS’ independent board of directors is among the final key pieces for OTCQB uplisting. New appointments include the following: SEC attorney Tad Mailander and Jesus Quintero, current CFO of MassRoots, have been appointed to the company’s independent board of directors; Chris Young has been assigned as chief strategy officer; and Arlene Guzman is named as the company’s vice president of…

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ThursdayDec 20, 2018 10:20 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Takes Advantage of Farm Bill, Signs New Chief Sales Officer to Head Cannabinoid Sector Team

Innovative biotechnology company Earth Science Tech (OTCQB: ETST) this morning announced its plans to take advantage of the new Farm Bill, which is set to legalize U.S. hemp cultivation and hemp-derived CBD and other products, with appointment of David Barbash as its chief sales officer beginning in 2019. Barbash is a results-driven sales and marketing professional and a proven negotiator, manager and motivator with than 20 years of experience in new business development. “It’s an incredibly exciting time at ETST, and I am very thankful to be heading up the team that is going to lead the way in the…

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ThursdayDec 20, 2018 10:16 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (DVLP) Launches WheresCBD.Com as Part of Hemp and CBD-Related Products Strategy

Emerging leader in the cannabis, hemp, and cannabidiol (“CBD”) marketplace Golden Developing Solutions (OTC: DVLP) this morning announced the expansion of its hemp and CBD strategy with the launch of a its new products portal, www.WheresCBD.com. The new site will aggregate nationwide CBD products for consumers searching for high-end hemp oil and CBD isolates and mirrors DVLP’s popular WheresWeed.com website and cannabis services hub. “Where’s Weed has been a home run for us since we made the move and acquired the leading cannabis and hemp community hub several months ago,” DVLP CEO Stavros Triant stated in the news release. “We…

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ThursdayDec 20, 2018 9:42 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Provides Video Discussing 2018 Farm Bill and Its Opportunity-Driving Potential for SingleSeed Subsidiary

Technology and investment company SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) this morning announced its publication of a video (http://nnw.fm/KvZ3q) that discusses the 2018 Farm Bill. According to the update, SING management believes that the reclassification of hemp may be a big driver for its SingleSeed subsidiary, which provides a variety of hemp-based CBD products, from tinctures to waters, at SingleSeed.com. To view the full press release, visit http://nnw.fm/UPjc0 About SinglePoint, Inc. SinglePoint, Inc. is a technology and investment company with a focus on acquiring companies that will benefit from the injection of growth capital and technology integration. The company portfolio includes mobile payments,…

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ThursdayDec 20, 2018 9:33 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR) Acquires Interest in European-based Cannabis Producer

The Flowr Corporation (TSX.V: FLWR), a Canadian Licensed Producer of premium cannabis products, this morning announced that it has acquired a 19.8% interest in Holigen Limited for a cash payment of CAD $6 million. The European-based cannabis company is presently developing large-scale cannabis cultivation facilities and Good Manufacturing Process (“GMP”) compliant production facilities. These facilities are anticipated to provide finished medical cannabis products, pharmaceutical ingredients, and plants and seeds to medical cannabis markets worldwide. Per the update, Flowr entered into an exclusive termed intellectual property (“IP”) licensing agreement to provide its cultivation, facility design and construction IP to Holigen during…

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WednesdayDec 19, 2018 2:57 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (OTCQB: BCTXF) (TSX.V: BCT) Presents Clinical Data from Ongoing Bria-IMT Trial at SABCS

Biotechnology company BriaCell Therapeutics (OTCQB: BCTXF) (TSX.V: BCT) recently presented data from its ongoing trial during the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (“SABCS”), one of the largest breast cancer conferences in the world. An article discussing the company reads, “The December 6 conference poster session presentation showed safety and efficacy results of BriaCell’s phase I/IIa targeted immunotherapy trial in patients with advanced breast cancer, as well as the early safety data of the combination study of Bria-IMT™ with KEYTRUDA®. KEYTRUDA® targets protein PD-1, which can block immune system cells from fighting off tumor cells. KEYTRUDA® attempts to “release the brakes”…

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WednesdayDec 19, 2018 2:47 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Continues Exploration Efforts as Cobalt Demand is Projected to Double by 2027

As demand for cobalt is forecasted to skyrocket, pure-play cobalt company First Cobalt (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) continues exploration at its flagship asset, the Iron Creek Cobalt Project in Idaho. An article discussing the company reads, “Cobalt is relatively scarce, and demand for it is on the rise worldwide, being fed by the lithium-ion battery industry. A lot of the global cobalt sourcing is facing major challenges because of an extensive dependence on the resource found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Child labor is common there, giving alternative producers like First Cobalt a significant ethical advantage.…

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WednesdayDec 19, 2018 2:43 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (FSE: 1K8) Looking Forward to a Bright New Year

Kontrol Energy (CSE: KNR) (FSE: 1K8) recently reported financial results from the third quarter of 2018 (http://nnw.fm/d5N50), highlighting an increase in revenue of 35 percent on an annual basis. The company intends to continue its success into the new year. An article discussing the company reads, “Kontrol has also received two major orders totaling over $2 million and two new contracts with licensed producers in the cannabis sector.  The aim of Kontrol’s cannabis solutions is to provide energy efficiency and emission compliance solutions, both of which are important to LPs. … In 2019, Kontrol Energy will be putting emphasis on…

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