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Thursday Jan 13, 2022 - 9:30 am

PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) Launches XMarket Café in Ottawa, Two XMarket Stores in Rideau and Yorkdale, Extending Capacity to Offer More Direct, Dynamic Experience

PlantX is celebrating the debut of its XMarket Café at the Rideau Hudson’s Bay in OttawaThe café will feature carefully curated plant-based foods and vegan beveragesThe company has also opened the signature XMarket stores inside the Hudson Bay locations in Yorkdale Mall in Toronto and Rideau Mall in OttawaThe stores will offer a curated selection of plant-based products across different segmentsThe Rideau XMarket store will…

Thursday Jan 13, 2022 - 9:00 am

Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Targeting Increased Revenue and Margins with Strategic Focus on Vertical Integration

RWB recently reported its Q3 2021 financial results in which revenues grew 93% YOYThe company is pursuing vertical integration in multiple states, including Florida, California, and MichiganIn Florida, RWB has launched cultivation operations and a processing facility expected to provide additional inventory for its Springhill dispensary, as well as three new dispensaries set to be opened in Q1 2022According to RWB Chairman and CEO Brad…

Thursday Jan 13, 2022 - 9:00 am

FuelPositive Corp. (TSX.V: NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF) CEO Reiterates Company Commitment to Environmental Preservation, Sustainability

FuelPositive’s Board Chair and CEO Ian Clifford participated in The Tactical Leader podcast hosted by Zack A. Knight, a former police and SWAT operator, Army veteran, and entrepreneurMr. Clifford discussed his own journey and how it informed FuelPositive’s business model and environmental goalsThe company’s product, green ammonia, can be an optimal replacement for fossil fuels and a key enabler for the hydrogen economy – effectively…

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022 - 9:30 am

Hollywall Entertainment Inc. (HWAL) Is ‘One to Watch’

Hollywall Entertainment Inc. is currently working on expanding the company through the acquisition of businesses within its targeted industriesHollywall subsidiaries are already working on multiple projects, most notably its HWDC subsidiary’s focus on the smart city concept leveraging 5G technology, internet of things and other innovative technologiesThe global 5G market is estimated to reach $414.5 billion by 2027, achieving a CAGR of 43.9%The company has…

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022 - 9:30 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) Distribution Deal Increases CBD Product Reach to Mexico, Latin America

Plant-based wellness and lifestyle brand cultivator Flora Growth Corp. is building on its initial revenues from 2021 with distribution expansion into Mexico The company will initially distribute a portfolio of 12 Mind Naturals skincare products through e-commerce but intends to eventually locate its products in brick-and-mortar storesThe company’s deal with Mexican department store Coppel gives it a reach nationwide through its online marketplace and, perhaps eventually,…

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022 - 9:30 am

StraightUp Resources Inc. (CSE: ST) (OTCQB: STUPF) Positioning Itself to Tap into Extrapolated Positive Price Trends within the Precious Metals Segment

StraightUp is positioning itself to tap into the trends associated with the prices of precious metals with the expectation that the positive historical trends could continue well into the futureThe company is undertaking additional, thorough exploration works at its existing properties as well as acquiring new propertiesIn 2022, the company hopes to prove gold mineralization at its RLX properties located in the legendary Red Lake…

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022 - 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Celebrates Productive Year for Blood Pressure Drug Solution with Eye on Advancing Clinical Studies in 2022

Lexaria Bioscience’s ongoing human clinical studies for its patented and trademarked DehydraTECH technology have yielded progressively optimistic results in 2021 regarding DehydraTECH’s ability to provide effective solutions for the cardiovascular industryDehydraTECH is being studied for its capacity to improve CBD’s ability to reduce high blood pressure in a rapid and sustainable manner that exceeds the ability of a generic CBD formulationDehydraTECH-CBD underwent three human clinical…

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022 - 9:00 am

Cybin Inc. (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) Notes ‘Milestone’ Step with USPTO Notice of Allowance CYB004

Cybin awarded notice for company’s innovative treatment of anxiety disordersApproval demonstrates company’s dedication to discovery and development of psychedelic-based compounds for addressing mental healthAnxiety disorders rank among the most common mental illnesses in the country Cybin (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) has taken another step forward in its strategic plan to strengthen its position as leading innovator in developing putative psychedelic compounds. The company has received…

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022 - 9:00 am

Eat Well Investment Group Inc. (CSE: EWG) (OTC: EWGFF) Strengthens its Retail Footprint with Loblaws Inc. Distribution Deal

Eat Well Group, through its majority-owned portfolio company, Amara Organic Foods, will start stocking in Loblaws stores across CanadaThis move strengthens Amara’s retail footprint as it focuses on accelerating its omnichannel sales distribution strategy and continued growth across various channelsEat Well Group projects $100 million in revenue for 2022, and the Loblaws distribution deal will play a key role in attaining this goalThe company is…

Tuesday Jan 11, 2022 - 11:56 am

FingerMotion Inc. (NASDAQ: FNGR) Ushers in New Year with Energetic Approach to Building Awareness of RCS, Big Data Services Potential in China

Rich communication services (“RCS”) and big data analysis solutions provider FingerMotion is a U.S.-based company focused on providing products and services to China’s 1.4 billion mobile usersFingerMotion’s SMS and MMS services account for the bulk of its revenues, but the company is in a growth phase that it expects to see the big data analysis solutions of its Sapientus division outstrip the revenues of the…

Tuesday Jan 11, 2022 - 11:33 am

PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF), 2021 Year in Review

PlantX kicked off 2021 with the commencement of trading on the OTCQB(R) Venture Market in the United StatesLater, the company would make key acquisitions, including Score Enterprises Ltd., Little West LLC, MKC’s Plant-Based Deli, LLC, Liv Marketplace LLC, Eh Coffee, Portfolio Coffee, and Peter Rubi, LLC.PlantX also made some critical appointments throughout the year, with the main ones including Lorne Rapkin’s appointment as CEO, Fred…

Tuesday Jan 11, 2022 - 11:25 am

SPYR Inc. (SPYR) Set to Capitalize on Smart Home Product Sector’s Burgeoning Growth

The smart home sector has seen dramatic growth over the past 3 years, with 34% of households owning at least one deviceApple has been a dominant player in the smart home sector through its HomeKit ecosystemSPYR Inc., through subsidiary Applied Magix Inc., is seeking to capitalize on the rising demand for these Apple-compatible smart home and connected car devicesThe annual value of the smart home…

Tuesday Jan 11, 2022 - 11:11 am

FuelPositive Corp. (TSX.V: NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF) Primary Mission and Values

FuelPositive’s green ammonia addresses multiple environmental concernsThe company evaluates the impact of every aspect of its technology, not just the outcome of a carbon-free product, with its operations guided by accountability and commitment.FuelPositive is confident that its technology will make a major environmental impact on a global scale Within the past few decades, environmental preservation has proven to be one of the critical challenges in…

Tuesday Jan 11, 2022 - 10:05 am

Q3 Report Notes Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTCQX: RWBYF) Revenue Growth of 93 percent YOY

Red White & Bloom Brands is a cannabis multi-state operator building on opportunities in Michigan, Florida, Illinois, California, Arizona, Oklahoma and Massachusetts to create a synergistic portfolio throughout North AmericaRWB is also building its hemp-based CBD products retail throughout the United States and into international marketsThe company has released its third quarter financial report on revenue growth, operational development and progress in finalizing additional agreementsThe…

Monday Jan 10, 2022 - 12:45 pm

CannabisNewsWire Recaps NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo

To great acclaim, the National Cannabis Industry Association (“NCIA”) held its 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo at San Francisco’s Moscone Center on December 15-17, 2021. As the oldest and largest trade association representing legal cannabis businesses, NCIA gathered together more than 125 expert speakers in over 80 educational sessions, as well as hundreds of exhibitors from across the cannabis ecosystem, for the industry’s…

Monday Jan 10, 2022 - 12:34 pm

Nowigence Inc. (NOWG) Proprietary Platform — Pluaris — Poised for Growth in AI-Focused New Year

Global crisis accelerated adoption of analytics and AI; momentum will continue into the 2020s.An estimated 86% of survey respondents say that AI is becoming a “mainstream technology.”Pluaris generates an annotated data feed based on specified topics of interest. Accelerated by the global pandemic, the adoption of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is gaining steam, with 2022 projected to be a year when AI becomes a “mainstream technology”…

Monday Jan 10, 2022 - 12:19 pm

Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: ONFA) Announces Completion of Target-Based Model in Its AI-Driven Drug Discovery Program

The AI-driven drug discovery program uses not only artificial intelligence but also machine learning, which is a relatively new concept and is continuously expandingThe use of artificial intelligence in the drug development space may help eliminate or reduce the manual operations that a company typically must undergo to identify and make necessary improvements to drugs The new model will allow the company to rapidly screen billions…

Monday Jan 10, 2022 - 12:02 pm

Congressman Calls for Liberalized Access to Psilocybin; Delic Holdings Corp. (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF) Positions for Growth Within Psychedelics Sector

Congressman Earl Blumenauer recently wrote to his peers, urging them to petition the DEA to permit terminally ill patients to use psilocybin as part of their treatmentAlthough 41 states permit terminal patients to try investigational drugs, psilocybin continues to be banned by the DEAChange seems to be coming within the sector as evidenced by its decriminalization in cities such as Denver and OaklandDelic Corp has…

Monday Jan 10, 2022 - 11:39 am

As Bitcoin Marks 13th Anniversary, LQwD FinTech Corp. (TSX.V: LQWD) (OTCQB: LQWDF) Works Toward Widespread Cryptocurrency Adoption via Lightning Network PaaS Offering

Bitcoin saw many different milestones during 2021, including surpassing $1 trillion in market valueLQwD launched its PaaS, lqwd.tech, on November 17, amidst the Adopting Bitcoin – A Lightning Summit in El SalvadorThe Lightning Network has seen explosive growth since January 2021LQwD’s corporate and operational update highlights several of the company’s achievements regarding funding, agreements to drive Bitcoin adoption and own Bitcoin deployment to procure additional…

Monday Jan 10, 2022 - 11:10 am

StraightUp Resources Inc. (CSE: ST) (OTCQB: STUPF) Welcomes Addition to Leadership Team Amid Mining Option Advances for 2022

StraightUp has hired experienced commodities entrepreneur and economic geologist Rod Husband as its new CEO as it enters 2022 in an expansionist phaseMineral property exploration company StraightUp Resources is building excitement for several properties it has optioned in the gold-producing region of Ontario’s famed Red Lake Mining DistrictStraightUp also acquired a mine in the historic Bullfrog Boom area surrounding Beatty, Nevada during recent monthsThe company…

Monday Jan 10, 2022 - 10:22 am

Cybin Inc. (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) CEO Participation in Upcoming Events Recognizes Company Expertise

CEO to participate in panel discussion, fireside chat focusing on psychedelicsThe company is engineering next-generation psychedelic molecules as it works to transform the mental health treatment landscapeCYBN is implementing a three-pillar strategy Cybin (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on progressing psychedelics to therapeutics, is gaining recognition as a leader in the psychedelic space. Evidence of this can be seen in the Cybin…

Monday Jan 10, 2022 - 9:53 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Receives Independent Review Board Approval for Its Most Ambitious, Comprehensive Human Study Yet

Lexaria has received approval from the Independent Review Board for its DehydraTECH-CBD Human Clinical HYPER-H21-4 studyThe approval signals the company has taken the appropriate steps to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects participating in its fourth human studyHYPER-H21-4 should "de-risk" outcomes prior to Lexaria's planned entry into regulatory pathways for the use of DehydraTECH-CBD to treat hypertension and perhaps other forms of cardiovascular…

Friday Jan 07, 2022 - 9:30 am

GreenBox POS (NASDAQ: GBOX) Is ‘One to Watch’

GreenBox POS reported $8 million in revenue for Q3 2021 on $540 million processed transaction volumeGreenBox’s guidance for FY2022 forecasts processing volume of at least $4.9 billionThe company’s planned spinoff of its coyni smart contract token technology is expected to accelerate revenue growthGreenBox shareholders will have an opportunity to benefit from dividends in the coyni spin off IPOThe company’s Board of Directors recently approved a…

Friday Jan 07, 2022 - 9:30 am

Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC), a 2021 Year Review

2021 marked the year when Flora Growth held its IPO - the company’s common shares commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market in May under the ticker symbol “FLGC"It also marked the year when the company ventured into the European market, as well as other key regions such as MexicoSignificant acquisitions for the 2021 calendar year included Koch & Gsell, Vessel Brand Inc., and GMP-Certified…

Friday Jan 07, 2022 - 9:00 am

Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Receives Rave Reviews Following Debut at LA Auto Show; Mullen FIVE RS Aims to Be World’s Fastest EV

Mullen Automotive launched the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover at the recent LA Auto Show, with the vehicle winning the auto show’s ZEVA(R) award for top all-electric SUVThe Mullen FIVE has seen a spike in popularity following its debut, with the carmaker recently opting to lift the initial reservation limit to 25,000 vehiclesThe future Mullen FIVE’s RS is being modeled to usurp Tesla Model S Plaid’s…

Friday Jan 07, 2022 - 9:00 am

Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: ONFA) Signs LOI with Maya to Co-Develop a Prescription Digital Therapeutics Platform Targeting a Trifecta Approach to Patient Care

Mydecine has signed a letter of intent with Maya detailing a collaborative partnership to develop a novel digital therapeutics (“DTx”) platformThe DTx platform is expected to create a three-pronged approach to patient care by combining Mydecine’s Mindleap digital health platform with its medication-based treatmentsAccording to COO Damon Michaels, the new platform will provide improved adherence to treatment protocols, patient experience, biometric insights, and post-approval insurance…

Friday Jan 07, 2022 - 9:00 am

Sugarmade Inc. (SGMD) Subsidiary Obtains Permit, Takes Key Step Toward Commercialization

SGMD’s Lemon Glow receives conditional use permit number from countySugarmade’s seed-to-door vision separates the company from other players in the California cannabis marketplaceEstimated for Lemon Glow property could reach as much as 64 tons of dry trimmed cannabis flower annually Sugarmade (OTC: SGMD) is making significant progress toward its end goal of becoming a central play in the growing California cannabis space. The company announced…

Thursday Jan 06, 2022 - 9:30 am

InnerScope Hearing Technologies Inc. (INND) Completes Key Acquisitions as Hearing Aid Market Poised for DTC Transition in 2022

The World Health Organization estimates by 2050 nearly 2.5 billion people will have some degree of hearing loss and at least 700 million will require hearing rehabilitationInnerScope Hearing Technologies has made transformational moves in 2021 to position itself as a leader in direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) sales of hearing aids and related productsInnerScope recently acquired Hearing Assist II, Walmart’s largest hearing aid provider, and iHEAR Medical, the…

Thursday Jan 06, 2022 - 9:30 am

Cannabis Strategic Ventures Inc. (NUGS) Strengthens Foothold as Mounting Numbers Support Cannabis Legalization

An estimated 91% of U.S. adults (91%) say either that marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use or that it should be legal for medical use onlyWhile cannabis remains an illegal substance federally, a growing number of states have legalized the substanceAn emerging leader in the U.S. cannabis marketplace, NUGS’ vision is to acquire, scale assets in the legal cannabis market A vast majority of…

Thursday Jan 06, 2022 - 9:00 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) Increases Investor Visibility with SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX)

The strategic move to incorporate SRAX is designed to bring investor visibility for all of the upcoming events that Lexaria has planned for 2022Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology is poised to leverage multiple industries – notably the CBD industry, with a projected value of $108.8 billion by 2027The advertising and media contract will allow SRAX to engage and manage social media companies for the creation and…

Thursday Jan 06, 2022 - 9:00 am

Cybin Inc. (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) Announces Key Meeting with UK Regulatory Agency

Meeting takes company a step closer to advancing its lead investigational candidate CYB003 into clinical developmentCYB003 is designed for the treatment of two significant conditions: major depressive disorder (“MDD”) and alcohol use disorder (“AUD”)CEO notes that CYB003 has the potential to achieve better patient outcomes The coming year holds significant promise for Cybin (NEO: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) for numerous reasons. The biopharmaceutical company has seen…

Thursday Jan 06, 2022 - 9:00 am

Friendable Inc.’s (FDBL) Fan Pass Live Platform Announces January Contest on Instagram; Winter Merchandise Collection Available in Dedicated Online Shop

Besides the monthly contest prizes, artists who promote three of their streams on Instagram and tag @fanpasslive have the opportunity to earn an additional $30 this monthFan Pass Live’s Winter Merchandise Collection is now available for purchase on the website – the merchandise is Fan Pass branded and features items like hoodies, socks, beanies, sweatpants, and moreFan Pass Live Artist Pro subscriptions are available for…

Wednesday Jan 05, 2022 - 1:48 pm

SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX) Set to Benefit as Analysts Hike Company’s Fourth Quarter Revenue Forecasts

Zacks Investment Research recently raised its forecast for SRAX’s 4Q21 revenues to $10.05mn, representing +122.3% YoY growthZacks have also upped their fiscal year 2022 revenue forecast to $42.52 million, implying +35% YoY growthSRAX’s implied results look even more impressive given that it will no longer be consolidating the financials of key subsidiary, BIGtoken, following the latter company’s merger with BritePool, IncSRAX’s future growth trajectory is…

Wednesday Jan 05, 2022 - 1:24 pm

Amid Climate Change and National Food Security Concerns, PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) Pursues Status as Plant-based Lifestyle Education Hub

PlantX Life Inc. is an e-commerce retailer devoted to not only selling plant products, but educating consumers about their effective use and wellness benefitsThe company has developed a weekly podcast series, YouTube channel videos and an active blog to provide information about the plant-based ecosystem Global thought leaders concerned about climate change are signaling the role traditional meat production plays in concerns about the planet’s environment,…

Wednesday Jan 05, 2022 - 12:51 pm

BevCanna Enterprises Inc. (CSE: BEV) (OTCQB: BVNNF) (FSE: 7BC) Named as One of the Top 101 Food and Beverage Startups and Companies in Canada

Best Startup Canada named BevCanna Enterprises one of the 101 Top Food and Beverage Startups and Companies in CanadaBevCanna was also recognized as one of the Top 101 Cannabis Startups in the countryThe company has had strong growth momentum in its core business, with 3Q21 revenues rising over 1,000% year-over-yearBevCanna signed an agreement to manufacture and white-label cannabis beverages on behalf of Averi Health Products,…

Wednesday Jan 05, 2022 - 12:20 pm

Sugarmade Inc.’s (SGMD) Nug Avenue Growth Fuels Expansion Plans

Nug Avenue success provides healthy backdrop as SGMD looks ahead to opening new locationsIn addition to adding members, Nug Avenue has added new cannabis delivery technology to its formatNew delivery tech provides everything from route optimization to real-time delivery updates, saving time and money while producing higher customer satisfaction Cannabis delivery continues to be a promising space in California — and around the country, for…

Wednesday Jan 05, 2022 - 11:47 am

Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) Entering 2022 With Multiple Clinical Trials Including MYCO-001 for Smoking Cessation

Mydecine has partnered with Dr. Matthew Johnson and Johns Hopkins University for two upcoming trials for MYCO-001 – a psilocybin approach to smoking cessationThe company is positioned to fill a billion-dollar hole in the industry after the leading pharmaceutical Chantix was removed from the market due to cancer risksTwo previous psilocybin trials conducted by Dr. Johnson, show promising results for the use of psilocybin as…

Tuesday Jan 04, 2022 - 12:40 pm

Playgon Games Inc.’s (TSX.V: DEAL) (OTCQB: PLGNF) Hyper-Growth Strategy Bolstered By Emerging Technology Trends

Enhanced graphics, VR, AR, cryptocurrency expected to fuel fast-growing iGaming industryPLGNF leverages technological innovation to provide B2B solutions for operators that deliver an authentic experiencePLGNF platform currently hosts 26 operators, eight in integration & user acceptance testing (“UAT”) stageiGaming growth expected to reach $127.3 billion by 2027, CAGR of 11.94 percent Playgon Games (TSX.V: DEAL) (OTCQB: PLGNF), a propriety SaaS technology company that delivers live…

Tuesday Jan 04, 2022 - 12:03 pm

LQwD FinTech Corp. (TSX.V: LQWD) (OTCQB: LQWDF) CEO Shone Anstey Discusses Lightning Network Future, Own Company’s PaaS Offering in Gamechangers LIVE(R) Podcast

The podcast is hosted by Executive Coach and Speaker Sergio Tigera, who spent half an hour discussing Anstey’s cryptocurrency past, present, and future The LQwD CEO shared his unique perspective on the journey, mindset, struggles, and successes accomplished The PaaS offered by LQwD was released November 17 and makes Bitcoin’s Lightning Network easy to use and allowing for low fees, faster transactions and the ability to make…

Tuesday Jan 04, 2022 - 11:17 am

Avricore Health Inc. (TSX.V: AVCR) (OTCQB: AVCRF) Helping Patients, One Community Pharmacy at a Time

The point-of-care testing market is projected to be valued at $81.37 billion by 2028, representing a CAGR of 9.4% over the forecast period (2020-2028)Avricore plans to capitalize on this growth through investing in its technology and forging strategic partnerships that bring its services closer to patientsFor the 2021 calendar year, Avricore partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy to pilot its HealthTab(TM) platform in specific locationsHaving…

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