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Saber and Emblem Corp. Announce Financings of Aggregate $23,500,000 at Newwest Summit in San Francisco


TopNewPressEmblem.pngVANCOUVER, BC - Marketwired - Saber Capital Corp. (TSX VENTURE: SAB.H) ("Saber" or the "Company") and Emblem Corp. ("Emblem") are pleased to announce, further to news releases of May 5, 2016 and August 29, 2016, the details of the proposed debt and equity financings (the "Financings") to raise a minimum of $23,500,000...

Press Release: October 14, 2016 Ι 11:36 AM ET


Aurora Cannabis Announces Up to $25 Million Private Placement of Convertible Debentures


AuroraBlackTopNewPressImages.pngVANCOUVER, /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the "Company" or "Aurora" or the "Issuer") (TSXV: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF) (Frankfurt:  21P; WKN: A1C4WM) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a syndicate of agents led by Canaccord Genuity Corp. (the "Agent") pursuant to which the Company will issue on a private placement basis up to $25 million...

Press Release: October 11, 2016 Ι 7:57 AM ET


PharmaCan Announces Corporate Rebranding to Cronos Group

 

CronosGroupTopNewPressImages.jpgPharmaCan Capital announced in a press release yesterday a corporate rebranding to Cronos Group.  The new branding reflects the vision of the company as Canada's first bi-coastal licensed marijuana producer with interests in five licensed producers and three applicants...

Top Story: October 7, 2016



Tweed and Snoop Dogg Launch Leafs by Snoop for Canadian Market


SnoopDoggTweedTopNewPressImages.jpgSMITHS FALLS, ON, Tweed Inc. (Tweed), Canada's largest and most recognized producer of cannabis, and Snoop Dogg (Snoop), the world's most renowned cannabis connoisseur, are please to announce that Leafs by Snoop will be available in Canada this October, exclusively to customers registered with Tweed....

Press Release: October 6, 2016 Ι 7:00 AM ET



Aurora Cannabis Moves to TSX Venture Exchange


AuroraBlackTopNewPressImages.pngVANCOUVER, /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (CSE: ACB) (FRANKFURT: 21P) (WKN: A1C4WM) (OTCQB: ACBFF) ("Aurora" or the "Company"), announced today that the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) has approved the Company's application to list its common shares on the TSX-V.  Effective October 5, 2016, the Company's shares will commence trading on the TSX-V under the symbol ACB...

Press Release: October 4, 2016 Ι 3:30 PM ET


Abattis' Northern Vine Labs Receives Controlled Substance Licence


AbittisBioceuticalTopNewPressImages.jpgAbattis Bioceuticals Corp. announced today in a press release that Northern Vine has received a letter from Health Canada and a copy of the licence informing that it is now an authorized Licensed Dealer....

Top Story: October 3, 2016



PharmaCan More Than Doubles Acreage at In The Zone Produce Ltd.'s BC Production Facility


TopNewPressPharmaCan.pngTORONTO, ON--(Marketwired)--PharmaCan Capital Corp. (TSX VENTURE: MJN) ("PharmaCan" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive Purchase Agreement to acquire approximately 17 acres of land adjacent to the existing campus of its wholly-owned subsidiary In the Zone Produce Ltd. ("ITZ") in the Okanagan Valley, BC (the "Property")...

Press Release: September 29, 2016 Ι 10:06 AM ET


Whistler Medical Announces the Release of Canada's First High Cannabigerol (CBG) Cannabis Oil


WhistlerMedicalTopNewPressImages.jpgWHISTLER, BC--(Marketwired) - The release follows two years of research identifying the best medical phenotypes from the diverse seed bank at WMMC. The process identified a unique phenotype containing significant amounts of both THC and CBG at maturity which now forms the starting material for their High CBG oil.

Press Release: September 27, 2016



 THC Signs LOI to Purchase Clone Shipper for 1 Million USD


VTHCBiomedTopNewPressImages.jpgANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired) - THC BioMed Intl Ltd. ("THC" or the "Company")(CSE: THC)(OTC PINK: THCBF)(FRANKFURT: TFHC) is pleased to announce that it has signed an LOI to purchase 100% of Clone Shipper, a US based company, specializing in packaging products used to transport live plants, for 1 Million USD...

Press Release: September 26, 2016 Ι 8:00 AM ET


Emerald Health: The first Licensed Producer in Canada to offer THCA Oil


EmeraldHealthTopNewPressImages.jpgEmerald Health Therapeutics Inc. (TSXV: EMH) ("Therapeutics") is pleased to announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Emerald Health Botanicals Inc. ("Botanicals"), has launched its initial three cannabis oil products - THCA oil, THC oil, and THC:CBD oil. Our cannabis oils are whole plant cannabis extracts that deliver the benefits of cannabinoids orally.

Press Release: September 22, 2016 Ι 1:40 PM ET


Eaze Unveils Brand Insights Program to Harness Big Data for the Cannabis Industry

 

EAZETopNewPressImages.jpgSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eaze, the leading medical marijuana technology company, today unveils the first of its kind Brand Insights Program (BIP) for top product manufacturers in the cannabis industry. Built on a rich and extensive data foundation...

Press Release: September 21, 2016 Ι 9 AM ET



Canopy Growth and Delivra Partner to Offer Innovative Therapeutic Cannabis Products

 

CanopyTopNewPressImages.pngSMITHS FALLS, ON, /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation (Canopy Growth) (TSX: CGC) has entered into an agreement with Delivra Inc. (Delivra) (TSX.V: DVA) to supply Canopy Growth's operating subsidiaries, including Tweed Inc. and Bedrocan Canada Inc., with cannabis-infused topical product formulations...

Press Release: September 19, 2016 Ι 7:00 AM ET


Aphria to Triple Its Production Space as it Starts Part III Expansion


AphriaTopNewPress.pngFully funded project necessary to support expected near term demand

LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired) - Aphria Inc. ("Aphria" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:APH) (OTCQB:APHQF) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors approved a fully funded $24.5 million capital project...

Press Release: September 16, 2016 Ι 8:00 AM


Tweed Launches DNA Certified Products in Canada

TweedDNAGeneticsTopNewPressImages.jpgSMITHS FALLS, ON, Sept 15, 2016 /CNW/ - Tweed Inc. (Tweed), wholly owned subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation (Canopy Growth) (TSX: CGC), is pleased today to launch Lemon Skunk in the Tweed store...

Press Release: September 15, 2016 Ι 9:00 AM ET



Alterna Savings supportive of banking services for federally licensed cannabis-related businesses

 

AlternaBankTopNewPressImages.pngTORONTO, Sept. 13, 2016 /CNW/ - While the big banks have started cutting loose, or refusing to bank with federally licensed cannabis-related businesses, a progressive, Ontario-based credit union has recognized the need and quietly moved in to help.

Press Release: September 13, 2016 Ι 5:00 AM ET



Tweed Completes Canada's First World-Class Cannabis Breeding Facility


TweedTopNewPressImages2.pngSMITHS FALLS, ON, Sept. 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Tweed Inc. (Tweed), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX:CGC), is pleased to announce the completion of its state-of-the art cannabis breeding facility within its Smiths Falls, Ontario headquarters. It is believed to be the first of its kind in the industry and will form the foundation of new Canadian-bred genetics for Tweed and its customers...

Press Release: September 12, 2016 Ι 7:30 AM ET

Aphria partners with Tokyo Smoke; "the frist of its kind" marijuana licensing deal in Canada between a consumer brand and a licensed producer


AphriaTopNewPress.pngAphria announced in a press release yesterday, a groundbreaking licensing deal with Tokyo Smoke.  The partnership allows Aphria to ship Tokyo Smoke branded cannabis to registered patients across Canada. This partnership is indicative of the major changes coming to Canada with pending legalization...

Top Story: September 8, 2016


UBC and Tilray Launch Canada’s First Clinical Trial to Study Medical Cannabis and PTSD

TilrayTopNewPressImages.pngResearch to examine medical risks and benefits for veterans, first responders and sexual assault survivors

NANAIMO, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tilray, a global leader in medical cannabis research and production, and the University of British Columbia today announced that patient recruitment for Canada’s first clinical trial

Press Release: September 7, 2016 Ι 6:30 AM EST


PharmaCan Acquires Peace Naturals Project Inc.

 

TopNewPressPharmaCan.pngPharmaCan Capital Corp. (TSX VENTURE:MJN) ("PharmaCan" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has become the first Canadian company to own and operate licensed producers of marijuana ("LPs") under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (the "ACMPR") in both Ontario and British Columbia...

Press Release: September 6, 2016 Ι 9:44 AM EST


OrganiGram Enters Exclusive Partnership for Oils, Extracts and Edibles

TopNewPressOrganigram2.pngMONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwired) - OrganiGram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OGI)(OTCQB:OGRMF) (the "Company" or "OrganiGram") is pleased to announce it has entered into an exclusive product development and distribution agreement with TGS International, LLC ("TGS International")....

Press Release: September 1, 2016 Ι 6:00 AM ET


OrganiGram to Purchase Adjoining 10 Acres in order to Accommodate Expansion Plans

OrganigramTopNewPressImages.pngIn a press release issued on August 31, 2016, OrganiGram Holdings Inc. announced that it has entered an agreement to purchase a 10 acre property and 136,000 sq ft building that is adjoining to its current property in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Top Story: August 31, 2016



Canopy Growth Reports Increase In Sales And Number of Registered Patients In Q1 (2017)

TopNewPressCanopyQ12017.pngRegistered patients increase 43% during quarter to over 16,500, and over 21,000 today

SMITHS FALLS, ON, Aug. 29, 2016 /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX:CGC) ("Canopy Growth" or "the Corporation") today released its financial results for the first quarter fiscal 2017 ended June 30, 2016...

Press Release:  August 29, 2016 Ι 6:30 AM ET

Aphria Revs Up Expansion To Meet The Anticipated Demands Of Both Medical And Recreational Marijuana Markets


Aphria2TopNewPress.pngOn July 28, 2016, Aphria announced $25 million in bought deal financing, which was increased to $30 million the next day, and eventually closed at almost $35 million on August 18. Mr. Neufeld also pointed out that Aphria has $50 million in its corporate coffer, which will be used to finance the growth of its capacity...

Top Story: August 26, 2016


Canopy Growth Corporation completes $34.5 Million bought deal financing

CanopyTopNewPressImages.pngSMITHS FALLS, ON /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: CGC) ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") announced that it has closed its previously announced short form prospectus offering, on a bought deal basis, including the exercise in full of the underwriters' over-allotment option.  A total of 9,453,000 common shares...

Press Release: August 24, 2016 Ι 9:19 AM ET


OrganiGram Announces Closing of $23M Bought Deal Financing


OrganigramTopNewPressImages.pngMONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwired) - OrganiGram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OGI)(OTCQB:OGRMF) ("OrganiGram" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced short form prospectus offering, on a bought deal basis, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option...

Press Release: August 23, 2016, 9:40 AM ET


Aurora to Construct World's Most Advanced Cannabis Production Facility


AuroraBlackTopNewPressImages.pngVANCOUVER /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (CSE: ACB) (FRANKFURT: 21P) (WKN: A1C4WM) (OTCQB: ACBFF) ("Aurora" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed the design, engineering and tender process for the construction of the first phase of a 600,000 sq. ft...

Press Release: August 23, 2016, 8:00 AM ET


Mettrum Announces First Quarter 2017 Financial Results


MettrumTopNewPressImages2.pngMettrum Health Corp. ("Mettrum" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:MT), a fully integrated provider of cannabis products, announced today its first quarter 2017 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2016.

Press Release: August 22, 2016, 5:51 AM ET



The Green Organic Dutchman Ltd. Receives Licence To Produce Medical Marijuana


TopNewPressTheGreenOrganicDutchman.pngThe Green Organic Dutchman Ltd., located in Hamilton, Ontario, announced on August 17, 2016 that it had received authorization from Health Canada, and is now Canada's 35th Licensed Producer under the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR).

Top Story: August 19, 2016

 

 

Aphria Announces Closing of $34,500,000 Bought Deal Financing


AphriaTopNewPress.pngLEAMINGTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 18, 2016) - Aphria Inc. ("Aphria" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:APH)(OTCQB:APHQF) is pleased to announce it has closed its short form prospectus offering, on a bought deal basis, including the exercise in full of the underwriters' over-allotment option...

Press Release: August 18, 2016 Ι 9:20 AM ET

 

Aphria Receives Licence to Sell Oil Extracts

TopNewPressAphriaOils.pngAphria to Make Oils Available for Immediate Shipping

LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 17, 2016) - Aphria Inc. ("Aphria" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:APH)(OTCQB:APHQF) announced today that the Company received an amendment to its licence to produce and sell medical cannabis

Press Release: August 17, 2016 Ι 4:16 PM ET

Health Canada Will Make Changes to Regulations That Allow Patients to Grow Their Own Marijuana!
Statement from Health Canada concerning access to cannabis for medical purposes

 

TopNewPressGovCanada.pngOTTAWA, Aug. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - In response to the Federal Court of Canada's decision in Allard v. Canada, Health Canada today announced the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR).

Press Release: August 11, 2016 Ι 1 PM ET

 

Aurora Cannabis Closes $23 Million Financing and Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire CanvasRx


AuroraTopNewPressImages.pngVANCOUVER, Aug. 10, 2016 /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the "Company" or "Aurora") (CSE: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF) (Frankfurt:  21P; WKN: A1C4WM) is pleased to announce, further to its news releases dated June 8, 2016 and July 18, 2016, that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement...

Press Release: August 10, 2016 Ι 7:00 AM ET


Canopy Growth Corporation Announces Increase in Bought Deal to Over 30 Million; Yet Another Giant Bought Deal Financing in the Marijuana Sector


CanopyTopNewPressImages.pngCanopy Growth Corporation (TSX:CGC) ("Canopy Growth" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that, due to strong demand, it has agreed with a syndicate of underwriters led by GMP Securities L.P. and Dundee Securities Ltd. (the "Co-Lead Underwriters")...

Press Release: August 8, 2016 Ι 10:29 AM ET


Mettrum Announces Increase In Bought  Deal To Over $15 Million


MettrumTopNewPressImages2.pngTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired) - Mettrum Health Corp. ("Mettrum" or the "Company"), (TSX VENTURE:MT), a vertically integrated provider of cannabis products, is pleased to announce that further to its press release on August 8, 2016...

Press Release: August 8, 2016 Ι 9:43 AM ET



OrganiGram Holdings Announces Increase in Bought Deal to $20 Million

 

OrganigramTopNewPressImages.pngOrganiGram Holdings Announces Increase in Bought Deal...

Press Release: August 4, 2016 Ι 9:21 AM ET

OrganiGram Holdings Announces $17.5 Million Bought Deal

Press Release: August 3, 2016 Ι 3:59 PM ET

Emblem Cannabis Corp. Receives Health Canada Approval To Begin Sales Of Medical Marijuana


TopNewPressEmblem.pngTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired) - Emblem Cannabis Corp., with production facilities in Paris, Ontario, becomes the latest licensed producer to receive its Health Canada license to begin selling marijuana, a move that promises to change the face of Canada's medical marijuana industry.

Press Release: August 3, 2016 Ι 11:58 PM ET


True Leaf Establishes European Subsidiary


TrueLeafTopNewPressImages.pngVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / True Leaf Medicine International Ltd. (CSE: MJ) (the "Company"), has established a subsidiary based in Luxembourg to conduct its business in Europe.
The subsidiary, True Leaf Pet Europe LLC SARL, was incorporated effective July 18, 2016...

Press Release: August 2, 2016 Ι 9:33 AM ET

Aphria Inc. Announces Increase in Bought Deal to $30 Million; The Largest Public Financing in the Marijuana Sector


AphriaTopNewPress.pngAphria Inc. Announces Increase to Bought Deal Financing
Press Release: July 29, 2016 Ι 8:00 AM ET

Aphria Inc. Announces $25 Million Bought Deal
Press Release: July 28, 2016 Ι 3:56 PM ET


Canopy Growth celebrates another milestone, as the Corporation's common shares commence trading on TSX today, July 26, 2016


CanopyTopNewPressImages.pngCanopy Growth Corp., a Canadian medical marijuana producer announced on July 25, 2016 that it had received final approval for the corporation's common shares to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).  With this announcement, the shares jumped 14.5 percent to close at $3.24 yesterday.

Top Story: July 26, 2016


Tweed Medical Marijuana Products Will Soon Be Available In German Pharmacies


TopNewPressTweedGermany.pngCanopy Growth Corporation announced that its wholly owed subsidiary Tweed Inc., has received approval from Health Canada to begin export of Tweed products to medical marijuana patients in Germany. Tweed is working with MedCann in Germany, a privately held pharmaceutical company...

Top Story: July 25, 2016


Aphria Secures $6 Million Loan Facility Planning for Continued Capacity Growth


AphriaTopNewPress.pngLEAMINGTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 25, 2016) - Aphria Inc. ("Aphria" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:APH)(OTCQB:APHQF) announced today that it closed on a $6 million financing with WFCU Credit Union ("WFCU"). The financing is comprised of three separate facilities: a mortgage; a term loan; and an operating line of credit...

Press Release: July 25, 2016 Ι 8:00 AM ET


Organigram Delivers Strong Results Across All Metrics in Q3


OrganigramTopNewPressImages.pngMONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwired - July 25, 2016) - Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OGI)(OTCQB:OGRMF) (the "Company") is pleased to report its financial results for the third quarter ending May 31st, 2016. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless stated otherwise.

Press Release: July 25, 2016 Ι 5:00 AM ET


Naturally Splendid Escalates 2016 Growth: New $2.1 Million Purchase Order Shoots Growth Rate to 3000% Since 2015


TopNewPressNaturallySlendid.pngVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired)-- Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:NSP)(OTCQB:NSPDF)(FRANKFURT:50N) ("NSP").

• Following last week's announcement of substantial growth to date in 2016 (+2,350% growth in sales compared to 2015), Naturally Splendid has announced earlier today the receipt of new, previously unreported purchase orders totalling $2.1 million CDN

Press Release: July 21, 2016 Ι 3:00 AM ET

Veritas Provides Investor Update

 

TopNewPressImagesVeritas.pngVANCOUVER, British Columbia,/PRNewswire/ -- Veritas Pharma Inc. (OTC: VRTHF) (CSE:VRT) ("VRT" or the "Company") (Frankfurt: 2VP) is pleased to announce a corporate update.

Corporate Update: Within the first two quarters of 2016, Veritas Pharma has managed to reach significant milestones in achieving its goals...

Press Release: July 18, 2016 Ι 8:00 AM ET

PharmaCan Capital Aims To Become The First Bi-Coastal MMPR Licensed Producer In Canada, With The Aquisition Of Peace Naturals


TopNewPressPharmaCan.pngTORONTO, ON--(Marketwired) - PharmaCan Capital Corp. (TSX VENTURE: MJN) ("PharmaCan" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire all of the shares of Peace Naturals Project Inc.

Press Release: July 14, 2016 Ι 9:45 PM ET



Nutritional High Announces International Expansion Plan


TopNewPressImageNutritionalHigh.pngTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired) - Nutritional High International Inc. (the "Company" or "Nutritional High") (CSE:EAT)(OTCQB:SPLIF)(FRANKFURT:2NU) wishes to provide an update regarding its international expansion strategy.
Nutritional High's mandate is to capitalize on regulatory changes in jurisdictions where cannabis...

Press Release: July 14, 2016 Ι 8:18 AM ET

GW Pharmaceuticals plc Announces Pricing of U.S. Public Offering of ADSs Raising $252.0 Million on NASDAQ Global Market


TopNewPressImagesGWPharma.pngLONDON, July 12, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GW Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq:GWPH), (AIM:GWP), ("GW" or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from its proprietary cannabinoid product platform...

Press Release: July 12, 2016 Ι 11:24 PM


Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. Announces Q2 2016 and June 2016 Preliminary Results for Oregon and Washington State Brands


TopNewPressImagesGoldenLeafHoldings.pngTORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - July 12, 2016) - Golden Leaf Holdings Ltd. ("GLH" or the "Company") (CSE: GLH), a leading cannabis oil solutions company built around recognized brands, today announced preliminary revenue results for Q2 2016 and June 2016 for the respective brands of the Company in Oregon and strategic partner BMF Washington ("BMF").

Press Release: July 12, 2016 Ι 8:00 AM

Aphria Inc. Concludes Transformational Year With Continued Profitability in 4th Quarter


Aphria2TopNewPress.png17% increase in patient base, 31% decrease in production costs and 23% increase in EBITDA in latest quarter
LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired) - Aphria Inc. ("Aphria" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:APH)(OTCQB:APHQF) today reported its fourth quarter and year-end results, for the year..

Press Release: July 8, 2016 Ι 8:00 AM

Time for Health Canada to Modernize its Industrial Hemp Regulations to Allow for Medical Hemp


PotPlantTopNewPressImages2.pngCurrently in Canada, the use of the flowering parts and leaves of the hemp plant used to extract Cannabidiol or CBD are restricted under the CDSA.
On June 30, 2016, Brian Wagner, CEO of NHP Consulting Inc., wrote on his blog about the Liberal Announcement of the Marijuana Task Force to Legalize and Regulate Recreational Marijuana.

Top Story: July 6, 2016

Aphria on the road to expansion with the announcement of real estate acquisition


AphriaTopNewPress.pngAphria Inc., a producer, supplier and seller of pharma-grade medical cannabis, announced today that it has acquired a 360,000 square feet production space, located on 36 acres of land in Leamington, Ontario.  The closing of this real estate acquisition is expected to considerably increase the company's annual growing capacity.

Top Story: July 4, 2016


Abba Medix Group to Acquire Marijuana for Trauma Inc. and the Longevity Project Group


AbbaMedixGroupMTopNewPressImages2.pngAcquisitions Entrench Abba in Clinical Wellness
TORONTO, ONTARIO - Marketwired  - Abba Medix Group Inc. ("Abba" or the "Company") (CSE:ABA) is pleased to announce that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Marijuana For Trauma Inc. ("MFT") and The Longevity Project ("TLP")...

Press Release: June 30, 2016 Ι 8:11 AM

Mettrum Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results


MettrumTopNewPressImages2.pngMettrum Health Corp. ("Mettrum" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:MT), a fully integrated provider of cannabis products, announced today its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2016 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2016.

Press Release: June 29, 2016 Ι 5:23 PM



Partnership with Entourage Phytolab Will Create Bedrocan Brazil and Conduct Clinical Trials Pursuant to Registration of Cannabis-Based Medicines


CanopyTopNewPressImages.pngTORONTO /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX.V:CGC) ("CGC" or "Canopy Growth"), announced today the closing of an agreement with São Paulo-based Entourage Phytolab S.A. ("Entourage"), which will see its wholly-owned subsidiary Bedrocan Canada Inc. ("Bedrocan Canada"), Bedrocan International BV (formerly Bedrocan Beheer BV)...

Press Release: June 28, 2016 Ι 6:30 AM

Canopy Growth Reports Fourth Quarter Revenues of $5 million.  Indicating a substantial 45% increase over Q3, fiscal year 2016


CanopyQ42016TopNewPressImages.pngFiscal year revenues increased 4-fold and licensed production space doubled year over year

SMITHS FALLS, ON, June 27, 2016 /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth" or "the Company") (TSX.V: CGC) today released its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 ended March 31, 2016.

Press Release: June 27, 2016 Ι 6:00 AM

NCIA Unveils Cannabis Expert Calling Network (ECN) at Business Summit and Expo


CannabisIndustryAssociationTopNewPressImages.pngThe National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and Brainsy, Inc., today unveiled the Cannabis Expert Calling Network (ECN®), a knowledge-sharing platform connecting cannabis industry experts with information-seekers and entrepreneurs online or via paid telephone consultations.

Press Release: June 23, 2016


OrganiGram Holdings Inc. Receives License to Sell Oil Extracts


OrganigramTopNewPressImages.pngMONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwired - June 22, 2016) -OrganiGram Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OGI)(OTCQB:OGRMF) (the "Company") a provider of cannabis products, is pleased to announce that the company has received an amendment to its license to include both the production and sale of cannabis oil extracts from Health Canada...

Press Release: June 22, 2016 Ι 8:30 AM

Medical Marijuana, One of the Hot Button Issues to be at the Forefront of the Largest Pharmacist Conference in the Country


PharmacistConferenceTopNewPressImages.pngThe future is certainly here, when issues such as assisted dying, medical marijuana, use and misuse of opioids are among some of the hot button topics to be addressed at this month's Canadian Pharmacists Conference.  The conference will be hosted by both the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and the Alberta Pharmacists' Association (RxA)...

Top Story: June 21, 2016

 

Bedrocan Canada launches bedro-oils, Standardized Cannabis Oil Products


BedrocanTopNewPressImages.pngTORONTO, ON – Bedrocan Canada Inc. (Bedrocan Canada), wholly owned subsidiary
of Canopy Growth Corporation (Canopy Growth) (TSX.V:CGC) has received its
Health Canada license to sell cannabis oils in addition to dried cannabis products....

Press Release: June 20, 2016 Ι 7:00 AM



Canada's Island Garden becomes Canada's 32nd Licensed Producer


CanadaIslandGardenTopNewPressImages.pngCanada's Island Garden is the first medical marijuana production, processing and distribution company located in PEI.  Canada's Island Garden officially received their Licence to cultivate (only) from Health Canada and becomes the 32nd licensed producer in Canada...

Top Story: June 17, 2016

 

Microsoft teams with ancillary marijuana seed-to-sale tracking company in a landmark partnership

 

MicroSoftTopNewPressImages.pngLOS ANGELES, June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- KIND Financial, the leader in technology for cannabis compliance, today announced the launch of KIND Government Solutions with Microsoft Corp. to acquire government-facing contracts for seed to sale tracking...

Press Release: June 16, 2016, 12:00 PM


PhytoPain Pharma Files Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for a Topical Product for the Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain

 

GrowProsTopNewPressImages.pngOTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 15, 2016) - PhytoPain Pharma (PPP) Inc., a subsidiary of GrowPros Cannabis Ventures Inc. ("GrowPros" or the "Company" or "GCI") (CSE:GCI), today announced that it has filed a Clinical Trial Application (CTA) with Health Canada for PhytoPain Topical Gel Relief (PPTGR), a locally administered therapeutic for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain...

Press Release: June 15, 2016, 8:30 AM


Organigram receives licence to produce and sell fresh marijuana and cannabis oil

OrganigramTopNewPressImages.pngOrganiGram Holdings Inc. is a TSX Venture Exchange listed company whose wholly owned subsidiary, OrganiGram Inc., is a licensed producer of medical marijuana in Canada. OrganiGram’s facility is located in Moncton, New Brunswick and the Company is regulated by the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations.

Top Story: June 14, 2016


Tilray Becomes First Company to Legally Export Medical Cannabis Products from North America to the European Union

 

TilrayTopNewPressImages.pngGlobal medical cannabis leader proud to help Croatian patients in need

GROZNJAN, Croatia, June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tilray, a global leader in medical cannabis research and production, today announced that the company has shipped precisely crafted medical cannabis products to Croatia to be dispensed to patients with prescriptions via pharmacies.

Press Release: June 10, 2:00 AM

Aurora Cannabis Provides Operational Update

 

AuroraBlackTopNewPressImages.pngSurpasses 3,500 Registered Patients, Records $1 Million in Revenues Year-to-Date

VANCOUVER, June 9, 2016 /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (CSE: ACB) (FRANKFURT: 21P) (WKN: A1C4WM) (OTCQB: ACBFF) ("Aurora" or the "Company") is pleased to provide the following operational update.

Press Release: June 9, 2016, 7:00 AM

Aurora to Acquire CanvasRx, Uniting One of the Fastest Growing Cannabis Producers and Canada's Largest Cannabis Patient Counselling Service


AuroraTopNewPressImages.png$15 Million Brokered Financing to Fund Transaction and Major Production Capacity Expansion

VANCOUVER, June 8, 2016 /CNW/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. – (the "Company" or "Aurora") (CSE: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF) (Frankfurt:  21P; WKN: A1C4WM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent (the "LOI") to acquire (the "Acquisition") all of the issued and outstanding shares of CanvasRx Inc...

Press Release: June 8, 2016, 10:08 AM

Canopy Growth Corporation receives Conditional Approval to List Shares on TSX


CanopyTopNewPressImages.pngApproval Positions Company to Become First Cannabis Producer Traded on the TSX

SMITHS FALLS, ON, June 08, 2016 /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX.V:CGC) ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") to graduate from the TSX Venture Exchange and list its common shares...

Press Release: June 8, 2016, 7:00 AM

Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance: The Time for Medical Hemp Is Now


CanadianHempTopNewPressImages.pngWINNIPEG, MB--(Marketwired - June 07, 2016) - Canadians could choose medical hemp for clinical therapies once Health Canada modernizes its Industrial Hemp Regulations, according to the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA).

"Hemp could serve as a Canadian medicinal health product because it contains cannabidiol (CBD)...

Press Release: June 7, 2016, 2:27 PM

 

SegraTopNewPressImages.pngVANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - Jun 6, 2016) - Segra Biogenesis Corp. is pleased to announce the release of its comprehensive Cannabis growing system, V.2.0, designed specifically to address such recurring, industry-wide problems as product quality, bio contamination, and the use of pesticides.

Press Release: June 6, 2016, 7:51 PM


 

SupremeTopNewPress.pngTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 6, 2016) - Supreme Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the "Company" or "Supreme") (CSE:SL)(OTC PINK:SPRWF) via its wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a letter of intent with a Canadian Licensed Producer (a "LP") with respect to the long-term supply by the Company of multiple premium cannabis cultivars for production by the LP.

Press Release: June 6, 2016, 8:00 AM

 

AphriaTopNewPress.pngAphria invests to leverage oil extraction expertise
LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 2, 2016) - Aphria Inc. ("Aphria" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:APH) is pleased to announce that its board approved a fully funded $10 million capital project increasing Aphria's Marihuana for Medical Purposes ("MMPR") ready greenhouse square footage...

Press Release: June 2, 2016, 8:00 AM

Millars Law Fights Discrimination Against Medical Marijuana Users

MillarsLawNewsPress.pngLONDON, ON, June 1, 2016 /CNW/ - In light of recent cases of discrimination against Medical Marijuana patients, Millars Law offers representation to all Ontario Medical Marijuana patients who risk the loss or suspension of their Driver's License and/or work related discrimination...

Press Release: June 1, 2016, 7:30 AM


Aurora and Bedrocan offer same-day delivery of medical marijauna to patients in Toronto and Calgary

MADDTopStory.pngFor medical marijuana patients access can be a concern, since the only legal source of access to medical marijuana is thru a regulated mail order systems which require licensed producers to implement stringent tracking systems and safeguards to protect packages during transport.  Sometimes this process can take several days, if not more, to receive the package in the mail...

Top Story: May 25, 2016

CMCIA Changes Name to Cannabis Canada Association

Cann-CanTopNewPressImages.pngOTTAWA, May 18, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Medical Cannabis Industry Association (CMCIA) is pleased to announce that its member Licensed Producers have voted to change the Association's name to Cannabis Canada Association (Cannabis Canada). The change is designed to reflect the Association's evolving mandate, in view of the Canadian government's announcement of plans to introduce legislation...

Press Release: May 18, 2016, 7:00 AM

Tweed and Bedrocan Sponsor Safe Driving Campaign with MADD Canada

CanopyTopNewPressImages.pngCanada's largest medical marijuana producer, Canopy Growth, whose wholly owned subsidiaires, Tweed and Bedrocann announce plans for a national campaign to raise awareness of impaired driving, under the influence of marijuana. The campaign will be developed and administered by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada) and The Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC)...

Top Story: May 16, 2016