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KABN North America $KABN.ca and BOON Rewards Set to Launch Cashback and Rewards Programs Spanning 11.5 Million Canadian Customers of Major Financial Institutions, Insurance Providers and Real Estate Services $MOS.ca $MOGO.ca $CTZ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:18 AM on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020
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  • Signed an agreement with BOON Rewards Inc. (www.getboon.com) to provide its online KABN KASH cashback and loyalty rewards program (www.kabnkash.com) on a white label basis for BOON’s growing list of card linked program clients in the financial services, insurance and real estate sectors
  • Currently, BOON’s clients reach over 11.5 million Canadians
  • BOON’s Card Linking platform utilizes VISA & MasterCard Verified Point of Sale transaction protocols to create Partner Powered Rewards Programs.

TORONTO, ON / October 20, 2020 / KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. (CSE:KABN) (the “Company” or “KABN North America“), a Canadian Fintech company that specializes in continuous online identity verification, management and monetization in Canada and the U.S., is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with BOON Rewards Inc. (www.getboon.com) (“BOON”) to provide its online KABN KASH cashback and loyalty rewards program (www.kabnkash.com) on a white label basis for BOON’s growing list of card linked program clients in the financial services, insurance and real estate sectors. Currently, BOON’s clients reach over 11.5 million Canadians.

BOON’s Card Linking platform utilizes VISA & MasterCard Verified Point of Sale transaction protocols to create Partner Powered Rewards Programs. BOON combines seamless card linked offers and the buying power of large groups to deliver deeper, actionable intelligence for merchants as well as richer rewards for consumers. Working with KABN KASH, BOON can additionally enable these consumers to receive cashback for online shopping at hundreds of major online retailers. This creates additional value for their consumers, clients, BOON, and KABN North America.

BOON and KABN KASH have been working on this project for several months and are pleased to report that it has already started integration and testing programs are set to begin pilot rollout during this quarter.

“BOON is excited to partner with KABN North America and its white label KABN KASH program to provide our clients’ customers with enhanced value while building brand loyalty,” said Simon Goldstein, Founder – BOON Rewards Inc.

According to Dosh and The Center for Generational Kinetics in their report, Gen Z and Millennials as Customers and Trend Driver, published April 2020, they found the following:

  • Digital cashback rewards can be used to not only influence new buying behaviors, but they can also solidify existing consumer bases.
  • Millennials are the most excited about using cashback app offers and are more likely than any other generation to shop at a store that instantly gives cashback through an app instead of shopping at their regular store.
  • Instant cashback apps are top-of-mind in today’s digital marketplace. Most Americans (70%) are willing to download an instant cashback app. Among Millennials, that willingness jumps to 75%.
  • Two thirds of Millennials are likely to download an instant cashback app just to see which retailers participate and how much they can save and as such, are the most likely generation to have, use and download an instant cashback app.
  • Cashback offers also increase online sales. 74% of Gen Z and 70% of Millennials spend more money online if they know they will instantly receive 5% cash back.

“BOON is the ideal partner for our KABN KASH white label program as their roster of clients includes some of the most well-known consumer facing brands in Canada,” said Michael Konikoff, CRO – KABN North America. “The initiative with BOON proves that through our white label KABN KASH program, we can empower brands, in addition to our own, to provide value to consumers and be a meaningful part of that value and revenue generation equation,”

About BOON Rewards – www.getboon.com

BOON taps directly into VISA & MasterCard to create partner powered rewards programs. BOON combines effortless card linked offers and the buying power of large groups to deliver deeper, actionable intelligence for merchants and richer rewards for consumers. With a consumer base of over 11.5 million Canadians, BOON’s clients include major financial services companies, insurance and real estate services.

For more information, please visit www.getboon.com

About KABN North America – www.kabnnaholdco.com

KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. through its wholly owned subsidiary KABN Systems North America Inc. focuses on the verification, management and monetization of digital identity, empowering users to control and benefit from its use of their online identity. KABN NA’s propriety technology suite includes 4 key products:

Liquid Avatar allows users to create high quality digital icons representing their online personas. These icons, in conjunction with KABN ID, allows users to manage and control their Digital Identity and to use Liquid Avatars to share public and permission based private data when they want and with whom they want. www.liquidavatar.com

KABN ID is an Always On, biometric and blockchain based digital identity validation and verification platform allowing users to continuously and confidently prove themselves throughout the online community.

KABN Card is a Visa approved prepaid card program allowing users to manage both digital and fiat currencies and earn cashback and other loyalty incentives. www.kabncard.com

KABN KASH is a cashback, loyalty and engagement program that powers the KABN NA’s revenue ecosystem.

KABN NA provides its products and services at no cost to consumers and generates revenues through permission-based partner programs. www.kabnkash.com

For more information, please visit www.kabnnaholdco.com or www.kabnsystemsna.com

For further information, please contact:

David Lucatch
Chief Executive Officer
647-725-7742 Ext. 701
[email protected]

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The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities under the KABN Financing in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “will continue”, “will occur” or “will be achieved”. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained herein may include, but is not limited to, information concerning the ability of the Company to generate revenues, roll out new programs and to successfully achieve business objectives, including to accelerate the Company’s development, customer acquisition and business platform, and expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.

By identifying such information and statements in this manner, the Company is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information and statements are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in applicable laws; compliance with extensive government regulation. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.

Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

SOURCE: KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp.

PlantX $VEGA.ca announces project with Iris Construction Management to design and build franchise brick and mortar PlantX shops across North America $BYND $TSN $CAG $FMCI $VERY $MEAT

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:44 AM on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020
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  • Company has entered into an agreement with Iris Construction Managementto design and build PlantX’s flagship brick and mortar shop, Liv Marketplace, in San Diego and future franchises across North America
  • Partnership will allow PlantX to continue expanding its category verticals with franchise brick and mortar locations
  • In addition to construction, Iris will help create turnkey solutions for potential PlantX franchisees looking to seamlessly add a cafe, shop, or any other planned features
  • Each PlantX location is expected to also contain a plant-based education center, following in the footsteps of industry juggernauts Amazon(NASDAQ: AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 20, 2020 – PlantX Life Inc. (the “Company” or “PlantX“) (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1), is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an agreement with Iris Construction Management (“Iris“) to design and build PlantX’s flagship brick and mortar shop, Liv Marketplace, in San Diego and future franchises across North America.

The partnership will allow PlantX, the one-stop-shop for everything plant-based and the digital face of the plant-based community, to continue expanding its category verticals with franchise brick and mortar locations. In addition to construction, Iris will help create turnkey solutions for potential PlantX franchisees looking to seamlessly add a cafe, shop, or any other planned features. Each PlantX location is expected to also contain a plant-based education center, following in the footsteps of industry juggernauts Amazon(NASDAQ: AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL)and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).

In an effort to replicate the strategy of the wildly successful Canadian health food franchise, Copper Branch, PlantX plans to grow its high-end, plant-based, easy access meal offerings and products in a growing North American plant-based market already estimated to be worth US$4.5 billion.1  

Similar to its extensive digital platforms, www.PlantX.com and www.PlantX.ca, the brick and mortar franchises will allow consumers to purchase everything that is available on the website including plant-based vitamins and supplements from Stay Wyld Organics, groceries like Mid-Day Squares plant-based chocolate bars and Minor Figures oat milk, PlantX-branded water and plant-based pet products. Each brick and mortar location is also expected to feature a coffee shop and restaurant with plant-based meals created by Los Angeles based chef, Gregg Drusinsky.

Iris is the one-stop-shop for all commercial construction needs. Iris specializes in design, planning, budgeting, tendering selection, money management, and quality control. With over thirty years of experience in the industry, its knowledgeable team identifies the vulnerable areas of any project and provides creative solutions to keep its clients on time and on budget.

Iris has delivered projects up to 120,000 sq ft in size and up to $1.6B in cost. Iris not only offers high quality engineering and accounting, but offers education to their clients along the way. Iris takes pride in designing its projects right the first time, executing a customized management model that will optimize their clients’ time and money.

“We are very happy to be working with Iris to design and build our flagship shop,” said Julia Frank, PlantX CEO. “The brick and mortar location and future franchises will be an important extension of our brand identity and we know they will deliver.”

“Our concept will allow business owners who have cafes, stores, etc. to join a multi-billion dollar industry pretty much overnight,” said Sean Dollinger, PlantX founder. “We invite anyone who is interested in starting a franchise to join the movement. Even if people have 500 sq ft of temp space, we have a model that works for them.”

“Iris has had nothing short of an incredible experience working with the entire PlantX team,” said Tatiana Ursulyak, Iris COO. “We have worked with a plethora of brands from inception to completion across the globe, and PlantX truly stands out as a unique, in-demand franchise option. Our team looks forward to working with PlantX on their expansion across North America to ensure all projects stay on time and on budget.”

Since its inception in October, 2019, the Company’s PlantX platform has quickly emerged as an industry leader. As the fledgling plant-based sector continues its explosive growth, the Company will be at the forefront by continually evolving and delivering new ways to expand the PlantX brand. With its forward-looking, cutting edge approach, the Company will continue to secure significant partnerships across North America while exploring innovative ways to expand both its e-commerce capabilities and digital resources to help educate, inspire, and uplift consumers.

The Company website ishttp://investor.PlantX.com/

About PlantX Life Inc.

As the digital face of the plant-based community, PlantX’s platform is the one-stop-shop for everything plant-based. With its fast growing category verticals, the Company offers customers across North America more than 10,000 plant-based products. In addition to offering meal and indoor plant deliveries, the Company currently has plans underway to expand its product lines to include cosmetics, clothing, and its own water brand — but the business is not limited to an e-commerce platform. The Company uses its digital platform to build a community of like-minded consumers, and most importantly, provide education. Its successful enterprise is being built and fortified on partnerships with top nutritionists, chefs, and brands. The Company eliminates the barriers to entry for anyone interested in living a plant-based lifestyle, and thriving in a longer, healthier, and happier life.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “likely”, “should”, “would”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “proposed”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” happen, or by discussions of strategy. The forward-looking information contained herein includes statements regarding the designing and building of Liv Marketplace and future brick and mortar locations across North America, thecontinued expansion of the Company’s category verticals with brick and mortar locations, the offering of high-end, plant-based, easy access meals and products through the Company’s future brick and mortar locations, the inclusion of a plant-based education center in all of the Company’s future brick and mortar locations, the offering and availability of all of its online products at the Company’s future brick and mortar locations, the featuring of a coffee shop and a restaurant with plant-based meals made by Gregg Drusinsky at the Company’s future brick and mortar locations, the Company continuing to secure partnerships across North America and the business and strategic plans of the Company.

By their nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release including, without limitation: the Company’s ability to comply with all applicable governmental regulations including all applicable food safety laws and regulations; impacts to the business and operations of the Company due to the COVID-19 epidemic; a limited operating history, the ability of the Company to access capital to meet future financing needs; the Company’s reliance on management and key personnel; competition; changes in consumer trends; foreign currency fluctuations; and general economic, market or business conditions.

Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents which have been filed on SEDAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

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https://www.supermarketnews.com/consumer-trends/retail-sales-plant-based-foods-surge

KWESST $KWE.ca Upgraded to SAMSUNG “USA Partner” Status $WRTC $BYRN.ca $PAT.ca $POWW

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:33 AM on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020
  • Announced the elevation of its affiliation with SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. to “USA Partner” status
  • KWESST will be employing the SAMSUNG S20TE tactical smart phone in the production version of the Company’s Tactical Awareness and Situational Control System (TASCS) and for its Integrated Fires Module (IFM) for networked targeting on soldiers’ weapons
  • SAMSUNG S20TE device, also known as the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition, is the latest mission-ready military smartphone built and proven by operators in special operations for rapid information capture, sharing and analysis in diverse operating environments

Ottawa, Ontario–(October 20, 2020) – KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (TSXV: KWE) (“KWESST” or “the Company”) today announced the elevation of its affiliation with SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (“SAMSUNG”) to “USA Partner” status.

As a SAMSUNG USA Partner, KWESST will be employing the SAMSUNG S20TE tactical smart phone in the production version of the Company’s Tactical Awareness and Situational Control System (TASCS) and for its Integrated Fires Module (IFM) for networked targeting on soldiers’ weapons.

“SAMSUNG tactical smart devices are the preferred choice of military users around the world,” said Jeff MacLeod, KWESST Founder and CEO. “Therefore KWESST’s new status as a SAMSUNG USA Partner further positions KWESST to advantage in the tactical ecosystem.”

Today’s announcement builds on the Company’s earlier announcement of March 6th, 2020 regarding Headquarters Marine Corps Aviation sponsorship of KWESST to integrate the Company’s TASCS capability into the ATAK Battlefield Management Application in use with a wide range of military and homeland security users in the U.S. and internationally.

“Incorporation of KWESST’s TASCS and IFM applications into ATAK and SAMSUNG devices represent important milestones in the steady recognition and traction our applications are gaining in the military community as enablers of networked defence and security personnel and their operational assets,” added MacLeod.

Users of the SAMSUNG S20TE will have access to KWESST’s TASCS and IFMs applications at the push of a button for a networked common operating picture of the situation on the ground. And, with KWESST’s miniaturized snap-on adaptor containing sensors, software and ballistic algorithms, soldiers will be able to connect these smart SAMSUNG devices to their weapons, networking them into precision “smart munitions” systems for safer engagement and more effective coordinated targeting of adversaries.

The SAMSUNG S20TE device, also known as the Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition, is the latest mission-ready military smartphone built and proven by operators in special operations for rapid information capture, sharing and analysis in diverse operating environments.

For more information on the SAMSUNG S20TE tactical smart phone please visit:

https://image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdfs/flyer/s20-salesflyer-FINAL.pdf

About KWESST

KWESST develops and commercializes high-value ultra-miniaturized technology applications that make a critical difference to the safety and operational effectiveness of personnel in the defence and security industries. The company’s current portfolio of unique proprietary offerings include: its signature TASCSTM (Tactical and Situational Control System) for real-time awareness and targeting information from any source (including drones) streamed directly to users’ smart devices and weapons; the autonomous GreyGhostTM soldier-portable micro drone missile system that defends against small hostile drones including swarms using high-speed kinetic impact; a Ground Laser Defence system to counter the emerging threat of weaponized lasers against personnel; and, the PhantomTM electronic battlefield decoy system to mask the electromagnetic signature of friendly forces with decoy signatures at false locations to deceive and confuse adversaries. All systems can operate stand-alone or integrate seamlessly with OEM products and battlefield management systems including Frontline, Edge, Killswitch and ATAK (Android Tactical Assault Kit) among others. KWESST also has developmental “smart ordnance” projects including its “Shot Counter” system, which records the number and type of rounds fired, for optimized firearms maintenance and performance. The Company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with representative offices in Washington, DC, London, UK and Abu Dhabi, UAE. KWESST trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol KWE.

Contact: Jason Frame, Investor Relations. Email: [email protected]

For more information please visit www.kwesst.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain “forward-looking statements” under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the timing for the commencement of trading and the plans and operations of KWESST after giving effect to the Qualifying Transaction. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. KWESST disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

VIDEO – Loop Insights $MTRX.ca and Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca Team Up To Create First Ever “Travel Bubble” Solution For Global Travel Industry $VMD.ca $VPT.ca $ADK.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:06 PM on Monday, October 19th, 2020
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The COVID-19 Pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy but perhaps no industry has suffered worse than the travel industry which could suffer an unfathomable loss of $US 3.3 TRILLION (Not A Typo) if it can’t find a practical solution to replace the shut down and / or quarantine measures mandated around the world.  Specifically, as of today, travel restrictions by country are as follows: 

  • 58 countries are completely closed
  • 124 countries are partially open with MANDATORY quarantine upon arrival

Unlike the restaurant business which can mitigate losses through alternative models such as take-out, delivery and outdoor patios, the travel industry has no mitigation solutions.  Countries are either shut down or implementing such strict quarantine requirements that they might as well be shut down.  The only solution is a complete solution that combines venue tracing, contact tracing and rapid testing to give government, airlines and cruise ships the comfort they need to know that travellers are not spreading COVID-19 to each other, or to other countries. 

Loop Insights CEO, Rob Anson confirmed this when he said:

“We have heard from stakeholders in the entertainment, travel, and hospitality industries that have stressed the importance of an end-to-end integrated solution capable of protecting employees and customers to facilitate a safe economic recovery.”

ENTER THE “TRAVEL BUBBLE”

Earlier today, Empower Clinics (CBDT:CSE) and Loop Insights (MTRX:TSXV) announced they have combined forces to provide an end-to-end COVID-19 mitigation solution complete with venue tracing, real-time automated guest exposure notifications and frequent testing with rapid results in 15 minutes.  More than just lip service, each company brings a strong recent track record of success in their respective parts of the bubble as follows:

LOOP INSIGHTS

As the front facing part of the Travel Bubble solution, Loop Insights is a powerful Artificial Intelligence company whose industry leading venue tracing has gained significant traction towards reopening the tourism, hospitality and entertainment industries in the United States with the likes of University of Houston and the NCAA Basketball #VegasBubble, as well as, recently being recognized by TELUS as one of the most advanced IoT solutions in the world for their customers.

EMPOWER CLINICS

Empower’s rapid antigen and antibody tests produce results in only 15 minutes, providing airlines, cruise ships and the 182 countries currently in full or partial shutdown with the safety and security necessary to fully reopen their borders to international travel. Moreover, Empower’s KAI Medical Laboratory is a high-complexity accredited laboratory that provides reliable and accurate testing solutions to enterprise level clients, including the gold standard COVID-19 RT-PCR testing  with the capacity to process 4,000 tests per day. Empower recently announced a deal to provide a major film and television studio with 1,000 such tests.

Together, the two companies believe the Travel Bubble combination of frequent testing and a robust international tracing platform provides the end-to-end protection necessary to spark a strong global economic recovery.

Sounds too good to be true?  Both companies still have to execute but they advise that advanced discussions are already underway with major airlines, cruise ship companies and hotel operators.

Watch or listen to this powerful interview with Empower CEO, Steve McAuley and Loop CEO, Rob Anson to learn more about their potential game changing Travel Bubble solution.

Innocan Pharma’s $INNO.ca Clinical Study in the US Indicates that More than 90% of Participants Experienced Pain Reduction After Using Innocan’s Relief &Go OTC Pain Relief Spray $CGC.ca $APHA $OVAT.ca $KHRN.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:11 PM on Monday, October 19th, 2020
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  • Study indicates that more than 90 % of participants experienced reduction in pain after using Innocan’s Relief & Go OTC Pain Relief Spray
  • The clinical study was conducted on 18 participants: 10 participants with chronic pain and 8 participants with pain associated with other circumstances
  • Most participants described their pain before using the spray as throbbing and uncomfortable and a few described their pain as distressing

Herzliya, Israel and Calgary, Alberta–(October 19, 2020) – Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (the “Company” or “Innocan“), is pleased to announce today a Clinical Study, conducted by Dr. Josef Geldwert and the Center for Podiatric Care & Sports Medicine in New York. The study indicates that more than 90 % of participants experienced reduction in pain after using Innocan’s Relief & Go OTC Pain Relief Spray. The clinical study was conducted on 18 participants: 10 participants with chronic pain and 8 participants with pain associated with other circumstances. Most participants described their pain before using the spray as throbbing and uncomfortable and a few described their pain as distressing. The location of the pain varied from the upper extremities of the back to the lower extremities and feet.

After 20 minutes 83% of participants noticed immediate improvement in pain.
After 60
 minutes 95% of participants noted relief from pain.
After 24 hours almost 90%
 noted relief from pain.

15 of the 18 participants would recommend the Relief and GO pain spray.


Relief and GO Pain Spray

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The Center for Podiatric Care & Sports Medicine in New York specializes in treating chronic problems resulting from sports injuries and active lifestyles.

Dr. Josef Geldwert has over 40 years of experience in foot surgery, biomechanics, and sports injuries. In addition, he has been a medical authority to numerous professional sports teams.

In addition, Dr. Geldwert serves as advisor on Innocan Pharma’s Scientific Advisory committee.

Innocan Pharma’s Relief & Go Pain Relief Spray is a patent pending Over-The-Counter solution designed to relieve pain by combing three different mechanisms in one product: Menthol and Methyl salicylate with CBD and Magnesium.

Dr. Josef Geldwert stated, “I have been following up with patients who I have been seeing for foot and ankle related problems that have been using Relief and Go Pain Relief Spray, and their responses have been positive. I am impressed by how well patients have been doing with a non-prescriptive OTC pain relief spray.”

“We are thrilled that our clinical test yielded such promising results,” says Ms. Iris Bincovich, Chief Executive Officer of Innocan, “Our unique approach and deep experience is exemplified in these impressive results that I’m certain are only the beginning.”

About Innocan

Innocan Israel, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is a pharmaceutical tech company that focuses on the development of several drug delivery platforms containing CBD. Innocan Israel and Ramot at Tel Aviv University, are collaborating on a new, revolutionary exosome-based technology that targets both central nervous system (CNS) indications and the Covid-19 Corona Virus using CBD. CBD-loaded exosomes hold the potential to help in the recovery of infected lung cells. This product, which is expected to be administrated by inhalation, will be tested against a variety of lung infections.

Innocan Israel signed a worldwide exclusive license agreement with Yissum, the commercial arm of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, to develop a CBD drug delivery platform based on a unique-controlled release liposome to be administrated by injection. Innocan Israel plans, together with Professor Berenholtz Head of the Laboratory of Membrane and Liposome Research of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, to test the liposome platform on several potential indications. Innocan Israel is also working on a dermal product that integrates CBD with other pharmaceutical ingredients as well as the development and sale of CBD-integrated pharmaceuticals, including, but not limited to, topical treatments for the relief of psoriasis symptoms as well as the treatment of muscle pain and rheumatic pain. The founders and officers of Innocan Israel each have commercially successful track records in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors in Israel and globally.

For further information, please contact:

Innocan Pharma Corporation
Iris Bincovich, CEO
+972-54-3012842
[email protected]

NEITHER THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER HAVE REVIEWED OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

Caution regarding forward-looking information

Certain information set forth in this news release, including, without limitation, information regarding the markets, requisite regulatory approvals and the anticipated timing for market entry, is forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Innocan’s control. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Innocan, including expectations and assumptions concerning the anticipated benefits of the products, satisfaction of regulatory requirements in various jurisdictions and satisfactory completion of requisite production and distribution arrangements.

Forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed in this news release. The key risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: general global and local (national) economic, market and business conditions; governmental and regulatory requirements and actions by governmental authorities; and relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, customers, business partners and competitors. There are also risks that are inherent in the nature of product distribution, including import / export matters and the failure to obtain any required regulatory and other approvals (or to do so in a timely manner) and availability in each market of product inputs and finished products. The anticipated timeline for entry to markets may change for a number of reasons, including the inability to secure necessary regulatory requirements, or the need for additional time to conclude and/or satisfy the manufacturing and distribution arrangements. As a result of the foregoing, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this news release concerning the timing of launch of product distribution. A comprehensive discussion of other risks that impact Innocan can also be found in Innocan’s public reports and filings which are available under Innocan’s profile at www.sedar.com.

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Shifting Trends – CBD and The “Big Pharma”

  • According to a study, more than 42% of the people who use hemp-derived products and CBD have stooped using synthetic drugs and pharmaceuticals to tackle their medical conditions effectively
  • What this figure shows is a shift of consumers’ confidence towards these natural products rather than the synthetic ones

By: Jamie Moses

With the increasingly immense popularity of CBD and other hemp-based products, the role of naturally extracted medicine in the realm of the global medicinal industry and big pharmaceuticals is growing at a rapid rate. As various studies and researches have proven the beneficial medical impacts of these CBD compounds, their use for the purposes of health and wellbeing is becoming more and more popular. 

The battle between naturally extracted medicine and pharmaceuticals has always been a controversial debate. The role of big pharma” in health and the theories revolving around their shady impacts has always been contentious. Especially after the wide range popularity and cultivation of CBD and its products such as CBD oils, this issue has been highlighted even more. While the big pharma relies on chemicals and synthetics processes for their medicine to interact and work on the human body, natural medicine is more palatable and relies on its structure and nature to be able to bind with the targetted receptors of the body to provide satisfactory results. 

According to a study, more than 42% of the people who use hemp-derived products and CBD have stooped using synthetic drugs and pharmaceuticals to tackle their medical conditions effectively. What this figure shows is a shift of consumers’ confidence towards these natural products rather than the synthetic ones. But why is this change of dynamics occurring so suddenly after the discovery of CBD, when the use of herbal medicine is not at all a new trend and dates back many years? According to WHO, more than half of the world population already uses herbal means for their medical anomalies then why is the impact created by CBD so immense? The answer lies in its qualities and various medical benefits it imparts on the body with little or no side effects. The reasons why people are turning towards CBD oils and plant medicine are provided here.

High costs – Both financial and physical:

Pharmaceutical options may be more effective in terms of their selective activism and rapid action by IV fluids, but they come with a high price. Medical insurances and various critical condition drugs are almost too expensive for every citizen to get. This has created a trend among people to shift towards natural means of medicine and wellbeing and that is where CBD oil has been so much dominant. The lower production overheads and a non-monopolized market have kept the prices of these drugs quite lower as compared to the pharmaceuticals. 

Effectiveness:

According to a study, 52% of the people using CBD products daily or regular;y have reported these drugs to be more effective than the pharmaceuticals. The extended researches done have shown that the first-hand reactions of those people are in fact accurate and CBD really works better for them. It has to do with the fact that CBD oil can activate the ECS system of the body and can antagonize the CB1 and Cb2 receptors binding with them effects to provide good results. Moreover, the non-psychoactive nature of CBD means it does not get you “high: or mind-altered like other cannabis-derivatives THC.

Multi-purpose:

Various studies have shown that CBD is a medical marvel that can be used to treat various medical conditions. People are now using CBD Oil for pain, anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, neurogenesis, anti-cancer treatments, skin condition, and even heart problems. With the recent researches proving the effectiveness of CBD in these medical anomalies and a wide range of consumption options available to the people, it is no shock that CBD products are upholding the drug market right now.

Side-effects:

According to a study conducted over a span of 30 years gathering information from various hospitals, almost 7% of the people using big pharma drugs are likely to have serious reactions to the medicines and require immediate medical attention. Many more have mild to low side effects after using these pharmaceuticals. This has also caused the people to start using alternatives and look for safer and natural options. 

Final thoughts:

Although the medical effectiveness and easy access is a major factor in the favor of cannabis products, the lingering confusion regarding its legal status and dosage regulations still cause hurdles in the way. With the recent law changes, the hemp cultivation has seen an uprise and only by educating people more can this industry of herbal medicine become more effective and provide for the betterment of mankind. 

Source: https://artvoice.com/2020/08/17/shifting-trends-cbd-and-the-big-pharma/

VIDEO – Durango Commences Drilling on Trend with Osisko in Windfall Lake

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:19 PM on Monday, October 19th, 2020
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Welcome to be on the press release a production of AGORACOM in which we speak to small cap executives after they puto ut important news. Durango resources trades on the TSX venture on the stock symbol DGO Marcy is the president of the company for those of you new to the store that’s gonna be a lot you can or just come out with it Durango owns a 100 percent interest in the trove claims those are surrounded by a Osisko mining in the windfall lake gold district between val-d’or and Chibougamau I lost of that name Quebec that trolled property is located along the structural trend that’s hosting a Osisko mining’s windfall lake deposit and the Osisko was recently purchased claims along the troll property boundary and those 2 cells along with black along with the black dog gold deposit are tied to the troll property northern boundary off 500 meters away from Durango’s planned drill targets up here to talk about all of that is Marcy welcome back. Good afternoon nice to be here great to have you. You certainly play with big neighbors are you got Osisko all around you. 500 meters of the delivery throw snowball almost at their property their their assets what is it about trove that was so special for you and it’s so special to a Osisko being right around you. Okay well so to be clear the properties aren’t special until we prove that their special which is exactly what we are working on current only I’m the old adage is if you want to find gold go where they’ve already found it which is exactly what we have done that when fully come back home to wrangled holds are small land position in comparison to our big neighbors as a Osisko but realistically you don’t need a huge one position to have a deposit or mind the key is to hold strategically positioned claims which have the best potential to host the school deposits so our true property is special because we’ve got to known gold producing faults running through the property which are great potential indicators for the property just alone on those 2 things today we’ve done humus sampling we’ve done till sampling we’ve done some I. P. and airborne work and currently we’re working on surface trenching and exploration drilling on our natural project so yeah that’s kind of it not so for that for our work so far on the troubled does it but does all that work before you can start it does give you great great comfort knowing that a Osisko is sold nearby and that they’re doing so much work so close to you I’m sure you could probably see them right across the way right yeah well we actually stumbled on and saw one of their drill flags that was just about 300 meters over our property boundary when we were moving around up there so yeah they’re definitely right there and the one that we just stumbled upon we looked up and stuff and it’s one that they have found up to 5 grams per tonne gold so it’s great to know that there’s gold around us so we just have a better potential finding it on our troop property as well which is what we want for not only us but for all of our shareholders to keep everybody happy and making money and do there that number you just reference with all the draws also the Osisko put out last week. On their windfall gold project no the ones they’ve been putting out the last one that I’ve been looking at are the ones that are further north up around their links project which is north of us yet because they’ve got as we know quite a big land position so they’ve got the windfall lake they’ve got the lynx deposit and the black dog and they’re working on and drilling right now and it’s about 5 kilometers north of us so so there’s we’re kind of all around us from this is cool but the one that had the real nice big numbers are is further north of us up around their legs deposit so let’s talk about what you’re doing on troll view just announced drawing out what do you looking to achieve and how big is this for first program going to be. I’m so what we have permanent right now on the troop is for 15 drill holes and we’re gonna methodically go through those drill holes for starting at the holes that are nearest to the Osisko hole that’s like just 300 meters over a border first and then we’re working our way back from there the plan at troops so far is around 2200 meters is what we’ve budgeted but we can R. and drilling contractors to go up to 5000 meters and I’ve given our technical team free reign of the need to go deeper they can feel free to go deeper and as long as they got the permits and stuff on the holes that they’re doing they’ve they’ve got room to move on those holes deeper and if they need to act  mineralization wanna check things out we got the degree drill team up there and we got a great exploration crew and they’ve been busy busy busy and fighting that elements literally it’s been record rains up there this last while also we’ve had machinery getting stuck and things getting Hold to it’s it’s been great fun. So I guess it’s fair to say and I was gonna ask you even though it’s early you know any progress update but I’m assuming you know it’s still way too early for for much of an update their drill results yeah we’re going to be a little bit yet as we all know Covid affected every aspect of the world and this is just another one of them a lot of the labs that we have been talking to and working with they’ve got room at the labs but they don’t have anyone to work in the lab because people are off on the government assistance programs so. It’s slow but we’re expecting our channel samples because we did a lot of mechanical trenching at surface on the truth that we did and the couple 0 sample range so we sent them to 2 different labs and we’re expecting to get those back relatively soon it’s been a while the cruise going up and working on the projects up there since September 3 and we’re getting into almost the middle of October so things will be certain to come back shortly which will begin hopefully we’ll have some good news to report on those before we can get our drill results and it’s finally brought the mechanical trenching because some people think that this is coordinated between it but it’s not in your last press release you actual quote that I want to ask you on that so here’s next okay the results of the mechanical trenching and you just put the result of mechanical trains as much have been eye opening by whatever I see things like that it’s okay I’ve got a drill down further pardon but I’ve been I’ve opening with the discovery of a sizeable northeast years on multiple occasions with quartz veining and pie right at surface and important geological indicators near the initial drill targets not for a lot of people at home they’re not going to stand what that means but it definitely sounds like an enthusiastic what would you say have been I. opening so in layman’s terms maybe you can explain to us why those are it was I opening well I could do layman’s terms because I am a woman I’m not a geologist so. You know I just generally just. So basically yeah the mechanical trenching has been very successful up at virtual property because there is there’s a lot of overburden which is just like a lot of low lying shrubs and small trees that we’ve cleared out and with the trenching we were within a day be able to open everything up so we could see the rocks that were in your service and. We found this in northeast shear zone so why these shear zones are important is they basically run through our troll property and they run up towards one ‘s running out into windfall lake the real little fault and then there’s a very fault that runs up to goes and goes to the gladiator deposit on volunteer resources so this is pretty interesting that we were we can like visibly see it we’ve done airborne surveys we’ve done I. P. which are. A ways away that you can see things from a distance you go up in the air with that magnetic and you can see that as a residence in image yeah and then you can see basically where the the cracking of the earth is and where the rocks are changing direction in which way things are moving which is important because in order for gold to flow up into these places we want where there’s been lots of friction lots of action and and cracking so the gold can flow up into these places and we can now napo and look and say okay the I. P. and airborne survey showed this and we actually can physically see it at surface where it’s coming out and cropping and it lines up perfectly with all the other information that we assume to be true and that was there and now we can literally see okay there it is and it lines up with everything that we’ve done to date so that’s great and the fact that it’s only 75 meters away from one of diet drink goes high priority drill targets is even better so hopefully we’re doubling with the greatest respect numbers when a great surprise right today because if you practice stumbled upon it. Well yes and no we will the reason we planned our drill holes we would spend months and months planning everything in order to try to intersect these things so it’s great to know that we weren’t wrong basically. Yeah well that and that’s that’s a great start let’s hope so while waiting for that to happen so that’s great lot of action and we’re expecting results like start coming back in due time so you’re gonna be back quite a bit in 2020 that’s for sure for one at home windfall lake it’s not just you and the Osisko that’s the most active gold exploration camping Canada from understand and they’re 21 all drill rigs are on site at windfall as of June so. Give everyone a bit of an overview of how big windfall lake is and why it’s white so smart for you to be there okay perfect so yeah basically north of us and surrounding the troll property we have a Osisko mining which everybody here has probably heard of that is interested in Canadian gold mining and the Osisko right now has just over 5000000 ounces I believe that their windfall lake deposit and and Bonterra resources has 838000 ounces at the deposit which is also north of us and then a little further north east of us the gladiator deposit is 1.1000000 ounces and a deposit there and so so far that camp has over 7000000 ounces of indicated and inferred gold resources just in the immediate area of us which is fantastic we do have a common denominator with our one of our neighbors to the north Montero as deal gin is head of our technical team and he was also V. P. acts for volunteer resources and when they discovered that gladiator deposit just north of us so he’s been weighing in and keeping an eye on things and guiding and directing us as we go along with our exploration right now so he’s pretty excited to see what we’re gonna pull out of the ground as well it certainly helps to have some like him along who’s who’s actually been successful discovering gold yes deals in the region if anyone knows how to edit them he’s made like 7 discoveries and one of them is not very far away from us so and he’s also a shareholder of Durango as well as all of the members of our technical team which is which is great yeah I forgot all that something I should mention and I’m glad March to kind of remind me there 40 percent insider ownership including Marcy herself at 16 percent that’s that’s as of the latest numbers you you guys of you all put your money where your mouth is. And that’s a big difference from a lot of companies out there who you know they do the work good companies but the end of the day you know they’re collecting a nice paycheck and not really going for where’s what does it say what should that tell everyone that the manager team the inside there’s a 40 percent insider ownership including 60 percent of that being you. Well like you said if if you wanna if you wanna play you’re gonna have to play big we got big neighbors to play with to put your money where your mouth determined to find a gold deposit and in the past year gold prices have already come up from like 1450 to over 2000 US around so we’ve got a lot of indicators are going in and out definitely if I could be by more right now I would be but well we’re drilling I don’t think it’s prudent for me to be purchasing anymore shares are in the deal but that doesn’t. In July just Canada’s deficit forecast was projected which is the largest deficit shortfall since World War 2 and I just was reading in the headlines yesterday in the U. S. the cost of coal bit is is probably going to be around $16000000000000 which is crazy like almost a full year’s GDP for the USA so this means that our gold prices not going lower anytime soon the flood the feds are just flooding the markets with currency and it’s not just North America it’s this is a global thing not just a global pandemic we’re dealing with we’re dealing with global currency dealings gold star and the global global printing pandemic and that’s what that’s not stopping which means gold and is just going to continue to rise and it’s been great for us juniors it’s been the financings that I’ve seen come out in the last few months are just phenomenal with all the money all these juniors can now hit the bush to get working on our properties that we’ve been waiting so desperately poor and now we’re gonna find out there’s gonna be a lot more new discoveries and so therefore the sharing our prices are gonna be increasing for all these juniors and it’s gonna reward all shareholders like myself and hopefully you and everybody else and everyone was risk their capital and supported all these juniors I think we’re all gonna be winners in the end and Durango is a big part of this Russian we’re super excited we just completed a 2.8Mfinancing which is the biggest in the history of the company now we’ve got money to drill an exploratory parties like we never had before we’ve got a fantastic technical team exploration crew that’s willing to work 24/7 it’s exciting to be part of Durango and so excited and I want everyone who’s a shareholder there to know that our team is giving 110 percent for this program we spent months and months of planning it working on it making sure we had everything just so I actually want to take 1 minute to just say thank you to all of our shareholders and whether you’ve been a shareholder for 2 days are for. 10 years at you guys some of you guys have been in like me for the long haul and I just want to say thank you and I hope that your long wait will not be disappointing. Marcy this is what I love about our videos you just can’t get that kind of raw emotion that kind of leadership through a press release or blog post and I could have actually was gonna ask you a couple more questions about but I want to enter right there because that was powerful I love it and it shows you know that you’re all in on this your passion about it because you’ve you’ve got just the biggest stake as all the other shareholders so it event was motivated to see something great happened for Durango it’s you and thanks to that that was you for me as a shareholder dollars powerful stuff okay let’s get. You’ve been watching or you’ve been listening by podcast Marcy she’s been she’s president CEO of Durango resources as you can tell the governor trades on the TSX venture exchange under the stock symbol DGO now you’ve heard or listen to what Marcy had to say now it’s your turn you gotta do some diligence first thing I wanna do is get to the Durango hubo n AGORACOM specifically the profile page were laid everything out for ya in a great overview summary because we know there’s a lot to absorb here but we’re going to give that first overall summary then go over the Durango side do some deep dive into not only trove but India often windfall lake and up and up and go back to most of the east berry they’ve also discovered property we’ll talk about those next time so there’s a lot there’s a lot below the surface for Durango and hopefully today you’ve discovered your next great small cap gold company thanks for joining us everyone have a fantastic day so next time thanks George.

Loop Insights $MTRX.ca and Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca Combine Venue Tracing With #COVID19 Testing Expertise to Create First Ever “Travel Bubble” Solution for Global Travel Industry Set to Lose $3.3 Trillion $VMD.ca $VPT.ca $ADK.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:21 AM on Monday, October 19th, 2020
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  • Partnership to provide an end-to-end COVID-19 mitigation solution complete with venue tracing, real-time automated guest exposure notifications, and frequent testing with rapid results in 15 minutes.
  • Together, Loop and Empower have created a system built on the pillars of:
  • Venue tracing
  • Frequent testing with rapid results
  • Real-time reporting to ensure the travel bubble provides end-to-end protection

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 19, 2020 — Loop Insights Inc. (MTRX:TSXV) (RACMF:OTCQB) (the “Company” or “Loop”), a provider of contactless solutions and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to drive real-time insights, enhanced customer engagement and automated contact tracing to the brick and mortar space, is pleased to announce a partnership with Empower Clinics (CBDT:CSE) (EPWCF:OTC) (8EC:FRA) to provide an end-to-end COVID-19 mitigation solution complete with venue tracing, real-time automated guest exposure notifications, and frequent testing with rapid results in 15 minutes.

TRAVEL BUBBLE SOLUTION SOLVES CURRENT QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE SHUTTING DOWN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, mandatory 14 day quarantine periods, and the lack of any travel bubble solutions that could reliably track and mitigate the global spread of the virus by plane or cruise ship, countries have been forced to take drastic measures that are leading to significant damage of the global travel industry.

Specifically, as of today, travel restrictions by country are as follows:

  • 58 countries are completely closed
  • 124 countries are partially open with MANDATORY quarantine upon arrival

(Source – https://www.ca.kayak.com/travel-restrictions)

Together, Loop and Empower have created a system built on the pillars of:

  • Venue tracing
  • Frequent testing with rapid results
  • Real-time reporting to ensure the travel bubble provides end-to-end protection

Empower’s rapid antigen and antibody tests produce results in only 15 minutes, providing airlines, cruise ships, and the 182 countries currently in full or partial shutdown with the safety and security necessary to reopen their borders to international travel fully.

Moreover, Empower owns KAI Medical Laboratory, a high-complexity CLIA and COLA accredited laboratory that provides reliable and accurate testing solutions to enterprise level clients, hospitals, medical clinics, pharmacies, and employer groups.

KAI has taken an active role in COVID-19 testing, battling the pandemic through RT-PCR testing and serology testing with the capacity to process 4,000 RT-PCR test specimens per day. COVID-19 RT-PCR testing is the gold standard due to its high degree of accuracy and will play an important role in the Travel Bubble solution.

As the front-facing part of the Travel Bubble solution, Loop Insights is a powerful Artificial Intelligence company whose industry-leading venue tracing has gained significant traction towards reopening the tourism, hospitality, and entertainment industries in the United States with the likes of University of Houston and the NCAA Basketball #VegasBubble, as well as, recently being recognized by TELUS as one of the most advanced IoT solutions in the world for their customers.

Loop Insights CEO Rob Anson stated: “We have heard from stakeholders in the entertainment, travel, and hospitality industries that have stressed the importance of an end-to-end integrated solution capable of protecting employees and customers to facilitate a safe economic recovery. In partnership with Empower’s rapid testing technology, Loop has established a comprehensive solution capable of establishing a travel bubble and reopening a significant portion of the global economy.”

Steven McAuley, Chairman and CEO of Empower Clinics, stated: “As we expand our efforts on the Get Back To Work testing initiative, it has become apparent that businesses of all types, large or small, private or public sector require not only fast and accurate COVID-19 testing, but also a comprehensive solution for contact tracing. Establishing a partnership with Loop, working with the RT-PCR and rapid testing capabilities of Kai Medical, allows our companies together to establish a safe and viable economic recovery solution.”

AIR CANADA ADVOCATES FOR TEST-BASED APPROACH AND DROPPING 14-DAY MANDATORY QUARANTINE
The Travel Bubble solution comes at a time when both major industry participants and economic experts are calling for solutions beyond quarantining to reopen industries and stave off economic collapse.

On October 6th, Air Canada (AC:TSX) (ACDVF:OTCQX) called for increased testing in lieu of mandatory quarantine periods,

We believe that a test-based strategy may be a safe alternative to the 14-day quarantine.”

On October 15, 2020 a panel of Canadian economists proclaimed the “economy must remain open despite second wave” or suffer the very likely outcome of bankruptcies and business closures “with hospitality, travel and tourism set for the harshest impact.”

By providing testing, tracking, and real-time reporting, Loop and Empower have created a safe and secure Travel Bubble solution to allow enterprise level businesses to return to full operations, particularly those in the hospitality, travel, and live entertainment industries.

$3.3 TRILLION IN LOSSES FOR GLOBAL TOURISM INDUSTRY

Without a solution to replace the drastic travel measures currently in place around the world, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reported that COVID-19 may cost the world tourism sector losses of US$ 3.3 trillion.

In Canada alone, according to Statista, the Canadian tourism industry contributed close to $40 billion to the economy in 2019. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating consequences for the industry.

Loop and Empower believe the Travel Bubble combination of frequent testing and a robust international tracing platform provides the end-to-end protection necessary to spark a strong global economic recovery. 

This press release is available on the Loop Insights Verified Forum on AGORACOM for shareholder discussion, questions and engagement with management https://agoracom.com/ir/LoopInsights

About Empower:

Empower is creating a network of physicians and practitioners who integrate to serve patient needs, in-clinic, through telemedicine, and with decentralized mobile delivery. A simplified, streamlined care model bringing key attributes of the healthcare supply chain together, always focused on patient experience. The Company provides COVID-19 testing services to consumers and businesses as part of a four-phased nationwide testing initiative. Empower recently acquired Kai Medical Laboratory, LLC as a wholly-owned subsidiary with large-scale testing capability. 

About Loop Insights:

Loop Insights Inc. is a Vancouver-based Internet of Things (“IoT”) technology company that delivers transformative artificial intelligence (“AI”) automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space. Its unique IoT device, Fobi, enables data connectivity across online and on-premise platforms to provide real-time, detailed insights and automated, personalized engagement. Its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure, and customize campaigns according to each vertical, creates a highly scalable solution for its prospective global clients that span industries. Loop Insights operates in the telecom, casino gaming, sports and entertainment, hospitality, and retail industries, in Canada, the US, the UK, Latin America, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia. Loop’s products and services are backed by Amazon’s Partner Network and sold through the TELUS IoT Marketplace.

For more information, please contact: 
Loop Insights Inc.LOOP Websitewww.loopinsights.ai
Rob Anson, CEOFacebook: @LoopInsights 
T: +1 877-754-5336 Ext. 4Twitter: @LoopInsights 
E[email protected]LinkedIn: @LoopInsights 

Forward-Looking Statements/Information: 

This news release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking statements or information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Loop’s control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, and competition from other industry participants, stock market volatility and the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Although Loop believes that the expectations in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate. Those factors and assumptions are based upon currently available information. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results or events and cause actual results or events to differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, as no assurance can be provided as to future results, levels of activity or achievements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as required by applicable law, Loop does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Trading in the securities of Loop should be considered highly speculative. There can be no assurance that Loop will be able to achieve all or any of its proposed objectives. 

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

VIDEO – Durango $DGO.ca Commences Drilling on Trend with #Osisko $OSK.ca in Windfall Lake $BTR.ca $SII.ca $TLG.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:58 PM on Sunday, October 18th, 2020
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Durango Resources (TSXV:DGO)  Resources is positioned to make the next gold discovery in Windfall Lake, Quebec. Drilling has commenced on the Trove property and Durango management eagerly awaits the results. The Trove property is in close proximity to Osisko’s Windfall Camp where Osisko acquired 2 claims along the boundary (in addition to their existing 12,000+ hectares in the area) with Durango’s Trove property. Years of exploration lead Durango to delineate 2 known gold producing faults with 15 drill holes targeting mineralization on the property.

Durango has multiple areas that are prospective for another discovery in the Windfall Lake Camp, so grab your favorite beverage and enjoy learning about how Durango could be the next SmallCap discovery in Windfall Lake.

Watch this interview or listen by Podcast on AppleGoogleSpotify or your favourite podcaster.

PyroGenesis $PYR.ca Announces Upsize of its Previously Announced Bought-Deal Short Form Prospectus Offering of Units to a Total of $12 Million, Including Full Exercise of the Over-Allotment Option $RTN $NOC $UTX $DDD.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:37 AM on Friday, October 16th, 2020
  • Entered into a revised agreement with Mackie Research Capital Corporation to increase the size of the previously announced bought-deal short-form prospectus offering of units of the Company at a price of $3.60 per Unit to 2,917,000 for gross proceeds of $10,501,200
  • Concurrently announces the full exercise of the over-allotment option of 437,550 Units for additional gross proceeds of $1,575,180.
  • The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the sale of Units, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option, is $12,076,380

MONTREAL, Oct. 16, 2020 – PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (“PyroGenesis” or the “Company”) (TSXV:PYR) (OTCQB:PYRNF) (FRA:8PY) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a revised agreement with Mackie Research Capital Corporation (as the sole underwriter and sole bookrunner, the “Underwriter”), to increase the size of the previously announced bought-deal short-form prospectus offering of units of the Company (the “Units”) at a price of $3.60 per Unit to 2,917,000 for gross proceeds of $10,501,200 and concurrently announces the full exercise of the over-allotment option of 437,550 Units for additional gross proceeds of $1,575,180. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the sale of Units, including the full exercise of the over-allotment option, is $12,076,380 (the “Offering”).

Each Unit shall be comprised of one common share of the Company (a “Common Share“) and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant of the Company (each whole warrant, a “Warrant“). Each Warrant shall entitle the holder thereof to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $4.50 at any time up to 24 months from Closing (as defined herein).

Provided that if, at any time prior to the expiry date of the Warrants, the volume weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”), or other principal exchange on which the Common Shares are listed, is greater than $6.75 for 20 consecutive trading days, the Company may, within 15 days of the occurrence of such event, deliver a notice to the holders of Warrants accelerating the expiry date of the Warrants to the date that is 30 days following the date of such notice (the “Accelerated Exercise Period”). Any unexercised Warrants shall automatically expire at the end of the Accelerated Exercise Period.

The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The Units will be offered by way of a short form prospectus to be filed in those provinces of Canada as the Underwriter may designate pursuant to National Instrument 44-101 – Short Form Prospectus Distributions and may be offered in the United States on a private placement basis pursuant to an appropriate exemption from the registration requirements under applicable U.S. law.

The Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about October 30, 2020 (the (“Closing”) and is subject to the Company receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Exchange.

About Pyrogenesis Canada Inc.

PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and products. We provide engineering and manufacturing expertise, as well as turnkey process equipment packages to the defense, metallurgical, mining, advanced materials (including 3D printing), oil & gas, and environmental industries. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of our Montreal office and our 3,800 m2 manufacturing facility, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. Our core competencies allow PyroGenesis to lead the way in providing innovative plasma torches, plasma waste processes, high-temperature metallurgical processes, and engineering services to the global marketplace. Our operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, and have been since 1997. PyroGenesis is a publicly-traded Canadian Corporation on the TSX Venture Exchange (Ticker Symbol: PYR) and on the OTCQB Marketplace. For more information, please visit www.pyrogenesis.com.

For Further Information, Please Contact:

Rodayna Kafal, Vice President Investors Relations and Strategic Business Development,

Phone: (514) 937-0002, E-mail: [email protected]

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