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HempNewsBreaks – MCTC Holdings, Inc. (MCTC) Announces Revolutionary New Class of Hemp Extract Infusion Technologies – EZ Hemp Infusions

MCTC Holdings (OTC: MCTC), a cannabinoid and hemp extract science forward company developing infusion and delivery technologies, today announced a revolutionary new class of hemp extract infusion technologies designed to make hemp infusions simple for both small and large beverage manufacturers. According to the update, the company’s EZ Hemp Infusions product line is based on patented and patent pending 100% water-soluble technology enabling ultra-low doses to hemp extracts and cannabinoids to be utilized. “The days of beverage manufacturers struggling with high dose hemp extracts and cannabinoids infusion technologies are over,” MCTC Holdings CEO Arman Tabatabaei said in the news release. “Manufacturers do not need to add dozens of milligrams of cannabinoids to beverage and struggle with all of the chemicals that are required to stabilize the infusions. With EZ Hemp Infusions, manufacturers can now simply add our 100% water-soluble products to beverages while still being able to print a clean label that contains no chemicals, surfactants or emulsifiers.”

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About MCTC Holdings, Inc.

MCTC Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a: Cannabis Global) is a Delaware registered, fully reporting and audited publicly-traded company. With the hemp and cannabis industries moving very quickly and with a growing number of market entrants, MCTC plans to concentrate its efforts on the middle portions of the hemp and cannabis value chain. The company plans to actively pursue R&D programs and productization for exotic cannabinoid isolation, bioenhancement of cannabinoids and polymeric solid nanoparticles and nanofibers for addition into consumer products and for dermal application. The company was reorganized during June of 2019 and announced its intent to enter the fast-growing cannabis sector and its intent to change its corporate identity to Cannabis Global, Inc. The company is headed and managed by a group of highly experienced cannabis industry pioneers and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CannabisGlobalinc.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Champignon Brands Inc. (CSE: SHRM) (OTC: SHRMF) (FWB: 496) Appoints Ernst & Young 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year in Health Care to Special Advisory Committee

Champignon Brands (CSE: SHRM) (OTC: SHRMF) (FWB: 496), a health and wellness company specializing in the formulation of a suite of medicinal mushroom health products, as well as novel delivery platforms for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, today announced the appointment of Dr. Joseph Gabriele, a molecular pharmacologist specializing in signal transduction within the central nervous system, to its Special Advisory Committee. According to the update, Dr. Gabriele, PhD, specializes in the areas of molecular pharmacology, transdermal delivery and formulation chemistry with pharmaceutical, natural molecules and will champion the company’s development and commercialization of rapid onset treatments capable of improving health outcomes. “Dr. Gabriele’s established research credentials, entrepreneurial nature and relentless pursuit of medical innovation represents the desired skill sets that Champignon needs as we accelerate our accession into the psychedelic medicine arena,” Champignon Brands CEO Gareth Birdsall said in the news release. “The appointment of Dr. Gabriele equips us with both a celebrated medical researcher, as well as a seasoned CPG formulation specialist, which will allow for the continued development of our mushroom-infused health products, novel delivery systems and eventual drug discovery initiatives. Champignon Brands is set to emerge as an impact investment that may not only change people’s lives but may also revolutionize the face of medicine as we know it today.”

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About Champignon Brands Inc.

Champignon Brands Inc. (CSE: SHRM) is a research driven company specializing in the formulation of a suite of medicinal mushrooms health products, as well as novel ketamine, anesthetics and adaptogenic delivery platforms for the nutritional, wellness and alternative medicine industries. Via its vertically integrated alternative medicine product range, Champignon is pursuing the development and commercialization of rapid onset treatments capable of improving health outcomes for indications such as depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”), as well as substance and alcohol use disorders. Champignon continues to be inspired by sustainability, as its medicinal mushroom infused SKUs are organic, non-GMO and vegan certified. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Champignonbrands.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) to Webcast Live at March 26 Life Sciences Investor Forum

Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, on Tuesday announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Chris Bunka, will present live at LifeSciencesInvestorForum.com on March 26. According to the update, Bunka’s presentation is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET. The live, interactive online event invites investors to ask the company questions in real-time. It is suggested that interested parties pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates. An archived webcast will be made available after the event for those unable to join live on the day of the conference.

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About Lexaria Bioscience

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. is a global innovator in drug delivery platforms. Its patented DehydraTECH(TM) drug delivery technology changes the way API’s enter the bloodstream, promoting healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness for lipophilic active molecules. DehydraTECH increases bio-absorption; reduces time of onset; and can reduce drug costs for orally administered bioactive molecules including nicotine, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (“NSAIDs”) and other molecules. Lexaria has licensed DehydraTECH to multiple companies for use in various oral application formats, including to a world-leading tobacco producer for the development of smokeless, oral-based nicotine products. Lexaria operates a licensed in-house research laboratory and holds a robust intellectual property portfolio with 16 patents granted and over 60 patents pending worldwide. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

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420 with CNW – Coronavirus Outbreak Prompts Nebraska Medical Marijuana Advocates to Halt Campaign

In late 2019, the novel Coronavirus, dubbed COVID-19, first appeared in Wuhan, China, and the country literally ground to a halt. The most hard-hit regions went into lockdowns to prevent the spread of the virus, but it also drastically reduced the county’s manufacturing output. Since China is a known low-cost producer, tons of industries were affected by this disruption in manufacturing, including the cannabis sector.

However, now that the virus has spread to most other continents except Antarctica, supply chain disruptions are only one of many issues we should be worrying about. With all but essential businesses ordered to close and millions of people told to self-isolate, there’s so much more to lose.

In Nebraska, for instance, activists announced on Thursday that they were temporarily suspending signature gathering for a campaign to legalize marijuana in the state. This is just one of the instances where drug policy reform efforts have been hampered by the Coronavirus, with some activists requesting emergency action to allow for alternative means to put the measures on state ballots.

“Thank you to all Nebraskans who have given their support so far to get voter approval of legalized medical cannabis on the ballot box this fall. Your signatures, along with overwhelming citizen support for the measure is going to help make it a reality and bring relief to individuals and communities throughout our entire state,” said Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana in a Facebook post.

Due to current circumstances, it is resigned to the fact that it will have to press pause for now. “Out of an abundance of caution and following the wider recommendations from public health officials, we are going to pause our volunteer and paid signature-gathering efforts within local community gathering places until the state indicates it is responsible to continue.”

“We look forward to the opportunity to get back out there to help Nebraskans create meaningful change for each other, and we wish your loved ones health and peace of mind right now,” the press release concludes.

The proposed amendment would allow doctors to recommend cannabis to patients suffering from predetermined medical conditions. They would also be allowed to possess, purchase and ‘discreetly’ cultivate marijuana for personal use.

The activists have to collect about 130,000 signatures by July 8 for the measure to qualify for the November ballot, although it is not clear how many signatures they have already collected or how long they will continue in-person signature gathering.

Experts believe that while marijuana industry players like MCTC Holdings Inc. (OTC: MCTC) are glad that the campaigners have taken the cautious step of halting signature gathering, it is hoped that the pandemic will end in time to give Nebraskans a chance to vote on the legalization of medical marijuana in the state.

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420 with CNW – DEA Announces Plan to License More Marijuana Producers for Research

In a move that’s sure to lift some moods in these trying times, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced that it will be taking steps to expand the scope of marijuana research. The rule changes proposed by the agency will allow it to approve additional cannabis growers and diversify the types of marijuana available for use in studies.

“The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to support additional research into marijuana and its components, and we believe registering more growers will advance the scientific and medical research already being conducted,” said the Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon in a press release.

“DEA is making progress to register additional marijuana growers for federally authorized research, and will continue to work with other relevant federal agencies to expedite the necessary next steps.”

Back in 2016, the DEA announced that it was accepting applications for additional marijuana manufacturers, and 37 institutions submitted their applications. However, the agency was slow to review the applications, and one of the applicants filed and won a lawsuit that mandated the DEA to take action.

The DEA argued that the high volume of applications, coupled with the complications arising from international drug treaties which the U.S. is a party to, meant they would have to develop new regulations before approving the applications.

“This is an important step and a byproduct of the legal action we filed last summer. The agency indicated it would propose new rules to govern approving new applicants to manufacture marijuana for research, and these appear to be those rules,” says Sue Sisley, a researcher with the institution that filed the lawsuit.

For countries growing cannabis for research to comply with United Nations rules, they have to meet five requirements. Currently, the DEA follows three of the requirements, but the proposed rule would amend the agency’s regulations so that the DEA directly carries out the two remaining requirements.

They are; requiring cultivators to deliver their cannabis directly to a government agency in a timely manner, but no longer than four months after harvest, and; ensuring that the agency holds the “exclusive rights of importing, exporting, wholesale trading, and maintaining stocks of cannabis and cannabis resin,” except as it concerns medical marijuana preparations.

As per the DEA’s notice, the agency “may accept delivery and maintain possession of such crops at the registered location of the registered manufacturer authorized to cultivate cannabis consistent with the maintenance of effective controls against diversion.”

The notice states that in such cases, the DEA shall designate a secure storage mechanism at the registered location in which the DEA may maintain possession of the cannabis, and the DEA will control access to the stored cannabis.” It will also control importing, exporting, wholesale trading, and maintaining stocks, and it may “exercise its exclusive rights by authorizing the performance of such activities by appropriately registered persons.”

This news that more growers are about to be federally licensed is likely to be welcomed by sector players like Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) who would like to see more research being done by the academia and other entities whose findings will not be doubted by the public.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) to Participate in Life Sciences Investor Forum’s Virtual Conference

Life Sciences Investor Forum today announced the schedule for its inaugural event for both public and private companies, investors and worldwide industry professionals. The one-day event is kicking off on Thursday, March 26 with the first live webcast at 9:30 AM ET. Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, is scheduled to provide a presentation at 12:00 PM ET on March 26. Per the release, pre-registration is recommended for investors and it is encouraged that they run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates. There is no cost to view the live presentations or ask questions.

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About Lexaria Bioscience

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. is a global innovator in drug delivery platforms. Its patented DehydraTECH(TM) drug delivery technology changes the way API’s enter the bloodstream, promoting healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness for lipophilic active molecules. DehydraTECH increases bio-absorption; reduces time of onset; and can reduce drug costs for orally administered bioactive molecules including nicotine, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (“NSAIDs”) and other molecules. Lexaria has licensed DehydraTECH to multiple companies for use in various oral application formats, including to a world-leading tobacco producer for the development of smokeless, oral-based nicotine products. Lexaria operates a licensed in-house research laboratory and holds a robust intellectual property portfolio with 16 patents granted and over 60 patents pending worldwide. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – No Borders, Inc.’s (NBDR) MediDent Supplies Announces New Stay at Home 15 Minute Rapid Result COVID-19 Blood Tests

No Borders (OTC: NBDR) on Monday announced that the Company has executed an agreement with its existing suppliers in Hong Kong to bring its 15 minute “At Home” Serological COVID-19 test to the USA. According to the update, the brand new “MediDent Supplies 15 Minute Rapid Result Covid-19 Test” is being manufactured by a MediDent Supplies partner with existing U.S. FDA registrations for both the manufacturer and the serological test kit itself. MediDent Supplies is actively engaged with the FDA to obtain an Emergency Use Authorization for its COVID-19 blood test and believes it will receive expedited approval due to a recent update to the FDA COVID-19 testing guidelines, which now include serological testing. “Our entire team is committed to deploying every ounce of effort we can to help America through this trying time,” MediDent Supplies CEO Joseph Snyder said in the news release. “Millions of people around the world have used these serological tests to identify COVID-19 antibodies in the blood and these tests will have a dramatic impact on America’s ability to scale national real time testing efforts with a proven, effective blood test.”

To view the full press release, visit http://cnw.fm/YpMt6

About No Borders Inc.

No Borders, Inc. (OTC: NBDR) is a multifaceted corporation specializing in the acquisition, creation, and scaling of commercial and consumer products by utilizing cutting-edge technologies to reduce costs while increasing revenues and shareholder value through technological superiority and Intellectual Property ownership across its portfolio of assets. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes:

  • No Borders Naturals Inc., a purveyor of health and wellness products for active consumers and their pets (NoBordersNaturals.com).
  • No Borders Labs Inc., which provides leading-edge tech tools to NBDR internal companies while also offering consulting, architecture and software development services to external businesses looking to update their technology infrastructure for greater efficiency, security, and transparency (NoBordersLabs.com).
  • CBDLabChain.com a powerful, Patent Pending tool to demonstrate in an unbiased and unchangeable way a clear sense of security to consumers of CBD products by recording Certificate of Authority (COA) on a blockchain technology platform.
  • No Borders Dental Resources Inc., a provider of equipment and supplies to medical and dental professionals across the U.S. through the trade name MediDent Supplies (MediDentSupplies.com).

No Borders is headquartered in Arizona with resources in the U.S., South America, Asia, and Europe. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.NBDR.co.

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420 with CNW – Marijuana Businesses Plead to Access Federal Coronavirus Business Relief

A little over two months after the novel Coronavirus first appeared in Wuhan, China, it has spread to every continent except Antarctica and left over 10,000 people dead in its wake. The World Health Organization has declared the virus a pandemic, and it’s safe to say most of us haven’t experienced anything of this magnitude in our lifetimes. Fearing an outbreak of black plague proportions, most countries have been going into lockdowns to prevent the spread of the virus.

However, while social distancing and self-isolation have been found to be the best preventive measures, the long term effect it could have on the economy is catastrophic, especially if the lockdowns last a while. Businesses all over the country are already feeling the pinch, and to help alleviate this, the U.S. federal government has pledged to provide financial assistance to keep the economy going in these trying times.

This has left the cannabis industry between a rock and a hard place. Cannabis businesses are required to comply with Coronavirus related measures that will without a doubt affect their cash flows, but since cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, they will not have access to federal business relief. On Friday, a coalition of major cannabis industry associations sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate asking them to ensure cannabis businesses qualify for assistance.

“Our members follow strict regulations, create jobs, generate millions of dollars in tax revenue, including federal corporate tax revenue, and act as good corporate citizens, yet it appears as if these businesses will not be eligible for the same loans available to other businesses in this country at rush due to the global pandemic,” states the letter.

It was jointly sent by the National Cannabis Industry Association, National Cannabis Roundtable, Minority Cannabis Business Association, Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce and Cannabis Trade Federation.

“The ineligibility of cannabis businesses for disaster assistance loans is especially inequitable given that these same cannabis businesses are required to comply with other Coronavirus related measures. We are not seeking special treatment for state-legal cannabis businesses. We only seek to have them treated on an equal level as all other job-generating, tax-paying companies in this country.”

Non-profit group NORML has suggested that the Families First Coronavirus Response Act could help extend some benefits to the legal marijuana industry which employs an estimated 240,000 people in the U.S. Signed into law this week, the act directs federal funds to state governments to help them deal with the pandemic.

After conferring with experts, NORML believes the act “provides the individual states with authority to decide for themselves which industries are legally eligible to receive benefits.”

The group has stated that it will “continue to work with our federal allies to call for an end for such discriminatory practices against the cannabis industry and those whose livelihoods depend upon it.”

Analysts agree that cannabis sector players like ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) are feeling the full impact of the economic slowdown resulting from the Coronavirus outbreak, so it is only fair that any relief available to other industries should also be accessible by the legal marijuana industry.

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420 with CNW – Is Marijuana Use Advisable During Coronavirus Quarantine?

At the moment, millions of people all over Asia, the U.S. and Europe have been forced into self-isolation. In the few months that it has been active, the Coronavirus has wreaked havoc, with more than 300,000 people infected and at least 12,944 dead, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. The virus is very communicable, and the best preventive measures are self-isolation and social distancing.

However, that’s easier said than done. And for those who aren’t used to working from home or long periods of isolation, it’s going to be quite tough. As more and more U.S. states go into lockdown to curb the spread of the condition, there has been a spike in demand for marijuana as people stock up. There is plenty of evidence that marijuana can help reduce stress levels and anxiety, and it could be the perfect companion during a long period of isolation.

Researchers have found that high-CBD/high-THC strains reduce stress while high-CBD/low-THC strains help limit depression. If you’re planning on using marijuana to help cope with the anxiety and stress of self-isolation, here are a few things you should keep in mind.

For starters, if you’re smoking with other people, do not share joints, pipes, bongs, vape pens, or anything that will touch your lips. “Community has always been central to cannabis culture, but given the health crisis we find ourselves in, it is best we think of community a little differently,” says Erik Altieri, Executive Director of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws. He suggests moving any group sessions to FaceTime, Zoom or Skype.

Secondly, make sure you keep your smoking equipment clean. A study conducted by Moose Labs, a Los Angeles-based cannabis accessories company, found that cannabis equipment can collect a staggering amount of germs. According to co-founder Jay Rush, the average gas station toilet has about 900 bacteria per square inch, while the average bong has about 3,000 bacteria per square inch.

Altieri says to regularly clean and disinfect your equipment with high percentage isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) to ensure they stay sterile.

Lastly, experts advise against smoking as it affects lung health. The Coronavirus attacks respiratory systems, and smoking puts you at greater risk. New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, recently stated that smokers and vapers are indeed more vulnerable to the Coronavirus. “If you are a smoker or a vaper, this is a very good time to stop that habit,” he said.

Instead, opt for edibles, oils, and tinctures as they don’t need to be combusted and inhaled. If you’re a little adventurous, there are plenty of marijuana recipes that are sure to keep you busy.

The entire cannabis industry, including companies like HTC Extraction Systems (TSX.V: HTC) (OTCQB: HTPRF), is hoping that people adhere to all the recommendations provided by health experts so that everyone can come out of this crisis stronger.

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CannabisNewsBreaks – Champignon Brands Inc. (CSE: SHRM) CEO Shares Strategic Goals in Exclusive Audio Interview

Champignon Brands (CSE: SHRM), a wellness company specializing in medicinal mushroom and mushroom-infused products, today announced the broadcast of its audio interview with NetworkNewsAudio (“NNA”), one of 40+ brands in the InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”). In the interview, Champignon Brands CEO Gareth Birdsall joins NNW’s Stuart Smith to delve into the company’s strategic plan to expand its portfolio and become a preeminent player in the emerging psychedelic medicine arena. “We’ve achieved some pretty impressive sales from around the globe, revamped our e-commerce website, as well as commenced certain research and development initiatives,” Birdsall said, noting Champignon recently completed an initial public offering and is planning to achieve listings in Frankfurt, Germany and on the OTC marketplace in the U.S.

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Champignon Brands Inc. (CSE: SHRM) is a Canadian based company dedicated to the distribution of artisanal medicinal mushrooms infused products. The Champignon team is mandated with enhancing the health and wellness of millions of potential consumers through the distribution of a premium, mushroom-infused product suite. Champignon continues to be inspired by sustainability, as all of its eligible SKUs are organic, non-GMO and vegan certified. For more information, visit www.Champignonbrands.com.

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