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CLIENT FEATURE: Loop Insights $MTRX.ca Leveling the playing field between online retail giants and brick & mortar businesses $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:25 PM on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
Loop Insights – Medium
 

(TSXV: MTRX)

WHY LOOP INSIGHTS?  

What if you could receive the same personalization and experience you get from online shopping, but in brick and mortar stores? Loop Insights is doing just that.

Brick and mortar retail isn’t going anywhere, but it does need to adapt to offer better in-store customer experiences. Loop Insights solves a significant problem for traditional retailers – big and small – who are losing customers to e-commerce retail. 

All e-commerce sites have easy access to company-wide connectivity, real-time insights, and personalized marketing. What Loop is doing is creating those same tools for physical retail, whether it is a restaurant, hotel, casino, store, or stadium.

Loop’s proprietary internet of things (IoT) device, Fobi, makes it all happen. It can be installed in minutes using an API or hardware solution, making Loop’s services ultimately scalable no matter what infrastructure is currently set up in the store.  

NORTH AMERICA’S BIGGEST MOBILE COMPANIES BELIEVE 

SEEING IS BELIEVING

Now that you have an understanding of the magnitude of the problem and the disruptive power of LOOP, you need to see it for yourself. Watch this short but powerful videos demonstrating how LOOP is being applied across different verticals to solve brick and mortar retail problems.

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FULL DISCLOSURE: Loop Insights  is an advertising client of AGORA Internet Relations Corp.

HPQ Silicon $HPQ.ca Well-Funded to Accelerate Leading Nano Silicon Initiatives for Batteries and Other Renewable Energy Applications for 2020 and Beyond $PYR.ca $DUK $XEL $NEE

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:05 AM on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
  • Announced that since the start of June 2020, the Company has raised over $1,452,401 through the exercise of various financial instruments.
  • During the period ended June 30, 2020, $182,277 was raised, at an average price of $0.122 per share, through the exercise of 1,087,000 warrants, 178,000 broker warrants and 175,000 broker units.
  • Furthermore, since the start of Q3 another $1,270,124 was raised, at an average price of $0.121 per share, through the exercise of 7,959,588 warrants, 81,430 brokers warrant and 2,400,000 options.
  • During the same period the 11,881,738 financial instruments were exercise, HPQ traded 156,507,300 shares for a value of $55,789,137 at an average price of $0.356.
  • While the volume generated represented 60% of HPQ outstanding shares, the shares issued on exercise represented only 7.6% of the trading volume.

MONTREAL, Aug. 12, 2020 — HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) TSX-V: HPQ; FWB: UGEOther OTC : URAGF; is pleased to announced that since the start of June 2020, the Company has raised over $1,452,401 through the exercise of various financial instruments.

During the period ended June 30, 2020, $182,277 was raised, at an average price of $0.122 per share, through the exercise of 1,087,000 warrants, 178,000 broker warrants and 175,000 broker units. Furthermore, since the start of Q3 another $1,270,124 was raised, at an average price of $0.121 per share, through the exercise of 7,959,588 warrants, 81,430 brokers warrant and 2,400,000 options.

During the same period the 11,881,738 financial instruments were exercise, HPQ traded 156,507,300 shares for a value of $55,789,137 at an average price of $0.356. While the volume generated represented 60% of HPQ outstanding shares, the shares issued on exercise represented only 7.6% of the trading volume.

Presently HPQ cash on hand, liquid investment in public companies, and cash reserved for the PUREVAPTM QRR pilot plant project, total $4,725,221. In addition, the $11,482,557 cash value of outstanding in the money warrants and options, (80% of those are owned by PyroGenesis, Investisement Québec (IQ), insiders and strategic investors), provides HPQ access to over $16M. This is enough sources of funds to develop, to commercial scale, the game changing PUREVAP™ family of processes HPQ is developing with Pyrogenesis namely:

  • The PUREVAP™ “Quartz Reduction Reactors” (QRR), an innovative process (patent pending), which will permit the one step transformation of quartz (SiO2) into high purity silicon (Si) at reduced costs, energy input, and carbon footprint that will propagate its considerable renewable energy potential; and
  • The PUREVAP™ Nano Silicon Reactor (NSiR), a new proprietary process that use PUREVAPTM QRR silicon (Si) as feedstock, to make spherical silicon nanopowders and nanowires.”

“Since the start of the year, HPQ has made great strides toward its goal of becoming a leader in the field of Nano silicon materials production, and we very grateful for the market support we have received over the last few months and the resultant financings.” said Bernard Tourillon, President & CEO of HPQ Silicon. “Our PUREVAPTM processes open up unique multibillion-dollar business opportunity for HPQ and PyroGenesis, as we strive to deliver the critical and economically viable Silicon nano- materials required by the surging Li-ion battery market and other large renewable energy markets.”

POTENTIAL OF OUR PUREVAPTM NANO SILICON (Si) REACTOR GETTING NOTICED

The PUREVAPTM NSiR process is purposely being developed to address the fact that current manufacturing processes to make Nano Silicon (Si) Powders are not very scalable and simply too expensive to be commercially feasible, requiring up to US$ 30,000/kg1 selling prices to justify production. HPQ and partner Pyrogenesis are working to develop commercially scalable Nano Silicon powder production and have caught the attention of significant industry players. The company continues to evaluate and discuss potential opportunities under Confidentiality Agreements and cannot provide further commentary at this time.

About Silicon

Silicon (Si), also known as silicon metal, is one of today’s strategic materials needed to fulfil the Renewable Energy Revolution (“RER”) presently under way. Silicon does not exist in its pure state; it must be extracted from quartz (SiO2), in what has historically been a capital and energy intensive process.

About HPQ Silicon

HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Canadian producer of Innovative Silicon Solutions, based in Montreal,  building a portfolio of unique high value specialty silicon products needed for the coming RER.

Working with PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX-V: PYR), a high-tech company that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma – based processes, HPQ is developing:

  • The PUREVAPTM “Quartz Reduction Reactors” (QRR), an innovative process (patent pending), which will permit the one step transformation of quartz (SiO2) into high purity silicon (Si) at reduced costs, energy input, and carbon footprint that will propagate its considerable renewable energy potential;
     
    • HPQ believes it will become the lowest cost (Capex and Opex) producer of silicon (Si) and high purity silicon metal (3N – 4N Si);
  • The PUREVAPTM Nano Silicon Reactor (NSiR), a new proprietary process that can use different purities of silicon (Si) as feedstock, to make spherical silicon nanopowders and nanowires;
    • HPQ believes it can also become the lowest cost manufacturer of spherical Si nanopowders and silicon-based composites needed by manufacturers of next-generation lithium-ion batteries;
    • During the coming months, spherical Si nanopowders and nanowires silicon-based composite samples requested by industry participants and research institutions’ will be produced using PUREVAPTM SiNR.

HPQ is also working with industry leader Apollon Solar of France to:

  • Use their patented process and develop a capability to produce commercially porous silicon (Si) wafers and porous silicon (Si) powders;
    • The collaboration will allow HPQ to become the lowest cost producer of porous silicon wafers for all-solid -state batteries and porous silicon powders for Li-ion batteries.
    • The plan is to deliver porous Si wafer to a battery manufacturer (under NDA) for testing in 2020.

This News Release is available on the company’s CEO Verified Discussion Forum, a moderated social media platform that enables civilized discussion and Q&A between Management and Shareholders. 

Disclaimers:

The Corporation’s interest in developing the PUREVAP™ QRR and any projected capital or operating cost savings associated with its development should not be construed as being related to the establishing the economic viability or technical feasibility of any of the Company’s Quartz Projects.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “may”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “in the process” and other similar expressions which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company’s on-going filings with the security’s regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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.

For further information contact

Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman, President and CEO Tel (514) 907-1011
Patrick Levasseur, Vice-President and COO Tel: (514) 262-9239
http://www.hpqsilicon.com Email: [email protected]

Datametrex $DM.ca Secures COVID-19 Antigen Detection Kits

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:10 AM on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020

  • Announced that it has secured rights to sell and distribute South Korean manufacturer PCL, Inc.’s (“PCL”) COV05 COVID19 Rapid Antigen Detection Kits
  • These test kits are suitable for point of care tests. No extra equipment is needed. They are easy to use with over 97% accuracy, and results are available in 5 to 10 minutes
  • Antigen Rapid Diagnosis Kit developed by PCL is a method of fluorescently measuring the presence of a COVID-19 infection

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2020 — Datametrex AI Limited (the “Company” or “Datametrex”) (TSXV: DM, FSE: D4G, OTC: DTMXF) is pleased to announce that it has secured rights to sell and distribute South Korean manufacturer PCL, Inc.’s (“PCL”) COV05 COVID19 Rapid Antigen Detection Kits. These test kits are suitable for point of care tests. No extra equipment is needed. They are easy to use with over 97% accuracy, and results are available in 5 to 10 minutes.

The Antigen Rapid Diagnosis Kit developed by PCL is a method of fluorescently measuring the presence of a COVID-19 infection. It is an in-vitro diagnostic medicaldevice to detect the SARS-CoV-2 antigen from a person’s oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal secretions if the specimen contains antigens to SARS-CoV-2, a colored line appears in the T line area.

View the PCL test by clicking the link PCL COVID-19 ANTIBODY TEST – COV0

“According to the manufacturer, PCL, this test can detect antigens of COVID-19 from a swab in the nose or throat and provide results in 10 minutes with over 97% accuracy,” said Marshall Gunter, CEO of Datametrex. “These almost-instant kits can be easily used at home. With the rise of cases in the United States and throughout the world, we at Datametrex believes it is critical to test and protect.”

PCL states that the clinical sensitivity (confirmed the actual positive of the approved person) is 100% and the clinical specificity (confirmed the actual negative of the negative person) is 97.78%. Early detection using rapid tests will also provide further protection to Canada’s front-line workers, especially health care professionals.

The following certifications have been awarded to these PCL Antigen Test Kits: CE Certificate, Korea FDA, FIND Listed, UNGM Supplier. Countries includes the EU, 2 countries in the Middle East- Qatar and UAE, India, Russia, 3 countries in Latin America- Guatemala, Ecuador, and Colombia.

The PCL Antigen Detection kit has the CE Certificate meaning that the manufacturer and products have met EU declaration of standards for health, safety, and environmental protection, allowing this product to be sold within the 22 countries in the European Economic Area.

Worldwide, currently there have been over 19.7M people who have been tested positive for COVID-19 but the actual case count is believed to be higher, as a significant number of asymptomatic people may not have been tested. Even more worrying is that most families have had to wait more than 72 hours for their test results to come back from both public and private labs increasing the possibility of spreading the virus.

Rapid Diagnosis Kit is easy when there are no symptoms even after COVID-19 infection, or when ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ are not evident in tests such as RT-PCR. When an infection occurs, an antigen against COVID-19 is formed in the body after some time, so it is a post-test that is essential as a preventive measure.

The Company is not making any express or implied claims that its product has the ability to eliminate, cure or contain the COVID-19 (or SARS-2 Coronavirus) at this time. Health Canada must approve these COVID-19 test kits before they can be used in Canada. The Company plans to sell these kits in all countries where the kits have been approved for sale.

About Datametrex

Datametrex AI Limited is a technology-focused with exposure to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexalogy (www.nexalogy.com). Datametrex’s mission is to provide tools that support companies in fulfilling their operational goals, including Health and Safety, with predictive and preventive technologies. By working with companies to set a new standard of protocols through Artificial Intelligence and health diagnostics, Company provides progressive solutions to support the supply chain. Additional information on Datametrex is available at www.datametrex.com.

For further information, please contact:
Marshall Gunter – CEO
Phone: (514) 295-2300
Email: [email protected]

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor it’s 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not historical 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.

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 time such forward-looking information is made. 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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The Antigen Rapid Diagnosis Kit developed by PCL is a method of fluorescently measuring the presence of a COVID-19 infection. It is an in-vitro diagnostic medicaldevice to detect the SARS-CoV-2 antigen from a person’s oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal secretions if the specimen contains antigens to SARS-CoV-2, a colored line appears in the T line area.

View the PCL test by clicking the link PCL COVID-19 ANTIBODY TEST – COV0

“According to the manufacturer, PCL, this test can detect antigens of COVID-19 from a swab in the nose or throat and provide results in 10 minutes with over 97% accuracy,” said Marshall Gunter, CEO of Datametrex. “These almost-instant kits can be easily used at home. With the rise of cases in the United States and throughout the world, we at Datametrex believes it is critical to test and protect.”

PCL states that the clinical sensitivity (confirmed the actual positive of the approved person) is 100% and the clinical specificity (confirmed the actual negative of the negative person) is 97.78%. Early detection using rapid tests will also provide further protection to Canada’s front-line workers, especially health care professionals.

The following certifications have been awarded to these PCL Antigen Test Kits: CE Certificate, Korea FDA, FIND Listed, UNGM Supplier. Countries includes the EU, 2 countries in the Middle East- Qatar and UAE, India, Russia, 3 countries in Latin America- Guatemala, Ecuador, and Colombia.

The PCL Antigen Detection kit has the CE Certificate meaning that the manufacturer and products have met EU declaration of standards for health, safety, and environmental protection, allowing this product to be sold within the 22 countries in the European Economic Area.

Worldwide, currently there have been over 19.7M people who have been tested positive for COVID-19 but the actual case count is believed to be higher, as a significant number of asymptomatic people may not have been tested. Even more worrying is that most families have had to wait more than 72 hours for their test results to come back from both public and private labs increasing the possibility of spreading the virus.

Rapid Diagnosis Kit is easy when there are no symptoms even after COVID-19 infection, or when ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ are not evident in tests such as RT-PCR. When an infection occurs, an antigen against COVID-19 is formed in the body after some time, so it is a post-test that is essential as a preventive measure.

The Company is not making any express or implied claims that its product has the ability to eliminate, cure or contain the COVID-19 (or SARS-2 Coronavirus) at this time. Health Canada must approve these COVID-19 test kits before they can be used in Canada. The Company plans to sell these kits in all countries where the kits have been approved for sale.

About Datametrex

Datametrex AI Limited is a technology-focused with exposure to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexalogy (www.nexalogy.com). Datametrex’s mission is to provide tools that support companies in fulfilling their operational goals, including Health and Safety, with predictive and preventive technologies. By working with companies to set a new standard of protocols through Artificial Intelligence and health diagnostics, Company provides progressive solutions to support the supply chain. Additional information on Datametrex is available at www.datametrex.com.

For further information, please contact:
Marshall Gunter – CEO
Phone: (514) 295-2300
Email: [email protected]

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor it’s 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not historical 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.

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 time such forward-looking information is made. 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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Avicanna’s $AVCN.ca RHO Phyto™ Medical Product Line is Now Available Nation-Wide in Canada Through Medical #Cannabis by #Shoppers Inc.™ $TRUL.ca $ACB

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:08 AM on Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
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  • RHO Phyto “Micro Drop” oil formulations are the first of the RHO Phyto formulary of advanced medical cannabis products available for patients and health care practitioners on the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™ platform.
  • This product line includes advanced formulations under the “Cannabis 2.0” regulations that have undergone years of research and development and been manufactured under GMP standards at MediPharm Labs Inc.
  • The RHO Phyto products are also now available to clinicians and patients at the University Health Network through the Medical Cannabis Real World Evidence study in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers.

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2020  – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company“) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce that its advanced RHO Phyto™ Micro Drop oils are now officially available nationwide in Canada on the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™ (“Shoppers“) platform as well as through the Medical Cannabis Real-World Evidence study (“MC-RWE study“) at the University Health Network (“UHN“) as announced by the Company on July 15, 2020.

Following years of research and development in collaboration with world class academic and clinical organizations, Avicanna is proud to be launching RHO Phyto, a full formulary of advanced medical cannabis products, for patients and the medical community in Canada.  Following the Micro Drop oils, Avicanna expects to launch two advanced sublingual spray formulations in the upcoming weeks. The RHO Phyto product line includes oil drops, sublingual sprays, capsules and topicals with varying ratios of CBD and THC. The RHO Phyto products are designed to address a range of medical conditions that may require various rates of relief. For example, the “Rapid Act” sublingual sprays provide a faster onset of effects than the “Simple Dose” capsules and “Micro Drop” oils. To ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high-quality products, these formulations are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP“) in partnership with MediPharm Labs Inc. and GMP-level analytical testing is performed by Sigma Analytical Services Inc. All RHO Phyto products will be tracked using blockchain technology developed by TruTrace Technologies Inc. to manage, track and trace each step of the supply chain.

Aras Azadian, CEO of Avicanna commented, “We believe that our RHO Phyto formulary is designed to address numerous gaps in the current medical cannabis framework with respect to patient needs and provide an opportunity to attract new prescribers and patients to medical cannabis solutions. The introduction of a strictly medical line of products, backed by extensive research, pre-clinical data, GMP manufacturing and offered by Shoppers, has the opportunity to set a new standard of care and establish RHO Phyto as the leading medical product line in the medical cannabis market.”  

With the patient in mind, RHO Phyto Micro Drop oils are formulated with enhanced absorption, prolonged stability, and consistency. The blood orange flavoured Micro Drop oil 1.6 CBD – 0.06 THC and Micro Drop oil 0.6 CBD – 0.16 THC are available in a 25:1 and 4:1 CBD to THC ratio, respectively. The product name includes the amount in milligrams (mg) of CBD and THC that is delivered per dose. Detailed guidelines about dosing and titration for Health Care Practitioners (“HCPs“) and patients is available on the RHO Phyto website at www.rhophyto.com, as well as on the Avicanna Academy website at https://www.avicanna.com/the-avicanna-academy/, along with additional product information, product guidelines for patients, and frequently asked questions.

As a part of Avicanna’s commercialization strategy, the Company will be providing education and training for HCPs, patients, and medical institutions about medical cannabis and the RHO Phyto product line. Educational materials can be found on the Avicanna Academy website at https://www.avicanna.com/the-avicanna-academy/, including a recording of Avicanna’s 3rd annual symposium that was hosted virtually in partnership with Shoppers on July 21st and was live-streamed by over 1,000 participants.

The Company has also re-branded and re-launched its subsidiary, My Cannabis Clinic (formerly known as MyCannabis), which specializes in assisting patients to gain access to medical cannabis and cannabinoid-based products for medical use. My Cannabis Clinic is devoted to providing HCPs and patients with the support and education needed for medical cannabis use. My Cannabis Clinic believes in providing quality care and education to their patients on the considerations and benefits that medical cannabis has to offer. Information about My Cannabis Clinic can be found at https://mycannabisclinic.org/.

About Avicanna Inc.

Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical market segments.

Avicanna is an established leader in cannabinoid research and development, which it primarily conducts at its R&D headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto, Canada and in collaboration with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. In addition to its developing pharmaceutical pipeline, Avicanna’s team of experts have developed and commercialized several industry leading product lines, including:

  • Pura H&W: an advanced and clinically tested line of CBD consumer dermacosmetic products; and,
  • RHO Phyto: an advanced line of medical cannabis products containing varying ratios of CBD and THC currently available nation-wide across Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart. RHO Phyto is the first strictly medical formulary of advanced “Cannabis 2.0” products, containing oils, sprays, capsules, creams, and gels, all developed with scientific rigour, manufactured under GMP standards and supported by pre-clinical data.

With ongoing clinical trials on its dermacosmetic (Pura H&W), medical cannabis (RHO Phyto) and a pipeline of pharmaceutical products, Avicanna’s dedication to researching the important role that cannabinoids play in an increasingly wider scope of products has been at the core of the Company’s vision since its inception. Furthermore, Avicanna’s commitment to education is demonstrated through its annual medical symposium, the Avicanna Academy educational platform, and the My Cannabis Clinic patient program through its subsidiary company.

Avicanna  manages its own supply chain including cultivation and extraction through its two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa Marta, Colombia. Through these sustainable, economical, and industrial scale subsidiaries, Avicanna cultivates, processes, and commercializes a range of cannabis and hemp cultivars dominant in CBD, CBG, THC, and other cannabinoids for use as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avicanna’s Avesta Genetica program specializes in the development and optimization of rare cultivars for commercial production along with feminized seeds for global export. In June 2020, Avicanna made history with a shipment of hemp seeds to the United States of America by completing the first ever export of hemp seeds from Colombia.

About My Cannabis Clinic

My Cannabis Clinic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avicanna, is an online health care platform that specializes in providing residents of Canada with access to cannabis and cannabinoid products for medical use. My Cannabis Clinic is devoted to providing its patients with support and education needed while using medical cannabis. My Cannabis Clinic believes in providing quality care and education to our patients about the medicinal benefits that cannabis has to offer.

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Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to current and future market conditions, including the market price of the common shares of the Company, and the risk factors set out in the Company’s annual information form dated April 15, 2020, filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

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Binovi $VISN.ca Transforming K-12 Global Education Through Guided Classroom Technology Resources $EYPT $KALA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:13 PM on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
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  • Announced its strategic expansion into pre-K-12 Education. The expansion is in stride with the Company’s “Global and Noble” initiatives directed towards accelerating the development of reading fundamentals.
  • Cognitive literacy skills for students of all abilities from pre-K to grade 3, with continued reading comprehension activities to grade 12, will be advanced through technology-driven vision training protocols
  • The company is positioned to leverage the flexibility of the Binovi Platform and empower students and teachers globally in this new post COVID-19 world

Toronto, New York – August 11, 2020 – Binovi Technologies Corp., (Binovi) (TSXV:VISN) | (OTC:BNVIF), a leader in neuro-vision performance technology, announces its strategic expansion into pre-K-12 Education. The expansion is in stride with the Company’s “Global and Noble” initiatives directed towards accelerating the development of reading fundamentals. Cognitive literacy skills for students of all abilities from pre-K to grade 3, with continued reading comprehension activities to grade 12, will be advanced through technology-driven vision training protocols. The company is positioned to leverage the flexibility of the Binovi Platform and empower students and teachers globally in this new post COVID-19 world.

“Expanding our Binovi vision therapy technology into the field of education is the most exciting development I have seen. Research has already proven that binocular vision problems can interfere with a student’s ability to read. In fact, 80% of children diagnosed with a learning disability meet the criteria for visual accommodation and vergence problems. Knowing this, our Binovi Platform has been designed to provide early-intervention vision therapy activities to help increase reading abilities by grade three, which is the strongest predictor of high school completion and other positive life outcomes. If we can integrate our Binovi platform into the school system and have it accessible to all children as early as kindergarten, the impact of being able to detect and remediate early vision deficits, that are impeding children’s ability to read successfully by grade 3, could be a game changer,” said Terry Both, Executive Chairman, Binovi Technologies

The global education smart technology industry is growing significantly with abundant opportunities. North America plays a huge role in the development of this technology, which helps in the adoption of new learning solutions across various end-user segments. The goal of Binovi is to provide the global education sector with the best vision assessment and development tools to assist students to achieve all that they are capable. New learning opportunities are emerging as students engage with a new generation of smart technology; with smart classrooms becoming the norm, students have instant access to performance and cognitive tools that can supplement their learning success.

There is approximately 15,000 k-12 schools within Canada and over 130,000 schools within the USA. Binovi hopes to penetrate this North American education sector with our product offering and for each school we are able to license the revenue would be approximately $50k to 100k per school based upon our current pricing structure.

“Vision extends well beyond the realm of eyesight and is a fundamental component of cognition. Educators assume that each child enters the educational system with adequate visual abilities, but all too often that is not the case. Binovi technology is poised to help level the playing field among students,” commented Dr. Leonard Press, Chief Scientific Officer, Binovi Technologies

Blending personalized, online, student-driven instruction with offline, teacher-delivered lessons and activities, Binovi strives to accelerate the development of both fundamental literacy skills and higher-order thinking skills through adaptive learning paths. With a range of instructional and motivating resources, Binovi for Education will engage students in their learning success. Additionally, progress monitoring, actionable data, and scripted lessons will empower teachers to deliver literacy support specific to each students’ needs.

“The final frontiers in technology evolution is how these advancements can impact Healthcare and Education. We are now seeing these changes in real-time and look forward to becoming a global leader in the field of Education,” commented Adam Cegielski, CEO, Binovi Technologies

For additional information on the Company, please visit https://www.binovi.com/investor-reports/

About Binovi Technologies Corp.

Binovi is a best-in-class neuro-visual performance platform designed to test, analyze, track, and report on individual cognitive performance. Binovi combines hardware, software, specialized expert knowledge, and unique data insights to deliver customized, one-on-one training and learning protocols ideal for K-12 Students, Vision Care Specialists, and Sports Performance testing and training. Designed for vision optimization and the enhancement of skills related to cognitive performance, Binovi provides measurable results in less time, and with less effort. Binovi is currently used in over 1,500 locations across 20 countries.

Terry Booth

Executive Chairman

Adam Cegielski

Founder | CEO

Dr. Leonard Press OD, FAAO, FCOVD

Chief Scientific Officer

Investor Relations

Email: [email protected]

Toll-free: 1 (844) 866-6162

https://www.binovi.com/investor-reports/

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Innocan $INNO.ca Engages Endless Sky to Manufacture and Distribute Innocan’s CBD Cosmetic Products in Canada $GWPH $CRDL.ca $PCLO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:09 PM on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
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  • Entered into a manufacturing and distribution agreement with Endless Sky Incorporated, a Canadian large scale Cannabis extractor based in Calgary, Alberta
  • Under the Agreement, ESI will serve as the exclusive distributor of Innocan’s CBD products in Canada under a license granted by Innocan. ESI will manufacture Innocan’s CBD products at ESI’s Health Canada licensed facility in Redvers, Saskatchewan.
  • ESI’s manufacturing and distribution rights consist of the Relief and Go CBD Spray and Cream and the SHIR Eye Serum, Face Cream and Night Cream.

Herzliya, Israel and Calgary, Alberta – Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (FSE: IP4) (the “Company” or “Innocan”), is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Innocan Pharma Ltd. (“Innocan Israel”) has entered into a manufacturing and distribution agreement (the “Agreement”) with Endless Sky Incorporated (“ESI”), a Canadian large scale Cannabis extractor based in Calgary, Alberta.

Under the Agreement, ESI will serve as the exclusive distributor of Innocan’s CBD products in Canada under a license granted by Innocan. ESI will manufacture Innocan’s CBD products at ESI’s Health Canada licensed facility in Redvers, Saskatchewan. ESI’s manufacturing and distribution rights consist of the Relief and Go CBD Spray and Cream and the SHIR Eye Serum, Face Cream and Night Cream. The Agreement conditional upon ESI receiving Health Canada’s approval no later than December 31, 2020. According to the agreement, ESI shall pay Innocan Israel a cash license fee per Product as well as royalties based on net sales of the Products by ESI.

The Agreement is for a term of 12 months and will be automatically extended for additional periods of 12 months each based on ESI achieving minimum sales targets for the previous 12 months period.

ESI is responsible for meeting all Canadian regulations and registrations.

“Endless Sky is thrilled to exclusively manufacture and distribute Innocan’s SHIR Beauty & Science skin care line as well their Relief & Go topical products in Canada, with the future potential to access additional countries where cannabis regulations permit, and terms agreed by the parties. We believe that Innocan’s patent-pending, CBD-integrated products will be some of the highest quality CBD products to enter the market to date. Israel is well known as the global leader in CBD research and Innocan is leveraging that knowledge with a team of proven experts in the cosmetics, healthcare, sports medicine, and wellness markets. Innocan’s diligent commitment to research and development and its visionary thinking has positioned both companies to be market leaders in the CBD consumer packaged goods products space. The pharmaceutical expertise of Innocan together with Endless Sky’s large extraction capacity and manufacturing capabilities will combine to bring top of the line products to market at scale and price points that will allow for wide market access. This Agreement also positions both companies for CBD deregulation, allowing Endless Sky and Innocan’s CBD products to be further scaled through national retailers at such time. We are very excited to bring these products into the Canadian market in the very near future,” says CEO of Endless Sky, Travis George.

Iris Bincovich, Innocan’s Founder and CEO, commented: “We are thrilled to have found the right party to distribute and manufacture our CBD line of products in Canada. Distributing our CBD line of products is a significant milestone for us, given the importance of Canada to the world of CBD. Collaboration with Endless Sky, one of Canada’s largest extracting companies, will allow us to enter Innocan’s revolutionary wellness brands into the Canadian market”.

About Endless Sky Incorporated:

Endless Sky Incorporated is a Canadian large scale cannabis C02 extractor focusing on Cannabinoids. Endless Sky has a Health Canada standard processing licence which allows production of consumer packaged goods with Cannabinoids as an additive.

With top of market throughput, hemp genetics breeding program, strict QA/QC standards, and EU GMP design, Endless Sky is poised to be a global leader in low cost premium active pharmaceutical ingredients for the health, wellness and beauty markets.

About Innocan

The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Innocan Pharma Ltd., is a pharmaceutical tech company that focuses on the development of several drug delivery platforms combining cannabidiol (“CBD”). Innocan 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.

The Company 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. The Company plans, together with Prof. Berenholtz, Head of the Laboratory of Membrane and Liposome Research of the Hebrew University to test the Liposome platform on several potential indications. The Company 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 relief of psoriasis symptoms as well as the treatment of muscle pain and rheumatic pain. The founders and officers of InnoCan have commercially successful track records in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors in Israel and globally.

For further information, please contact:

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

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Caution regarding forward-looking information

Certain information set forth in this news release, including, without limitation, the effectiveness and safety of the Company’s products, 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.

Readers are cautioned that undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information as actual results may vary materially from the forward-looking information. Innocan does not undertake to update, correct or revise any forward looking information as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.

TGS ESports $TGS.ca Virtually Opens The Market $DKNG $PENN $GAN $ESPO $AESE $EGLX.ca $BRAG.ca $FDM.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:33 AM on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
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TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2020 – Spiro Khouri, CEO, TGS ESports Inc. (TSXV: TGS), joined his team and Arne Gulstene, Head of Company Services, TMX Group, to celebrate the company’s new listing on TSX Venture Exchange and open the market.

Founded in 2018, The Gaming Stadium (TGS) Inc. has quickly become a leader in Canada as the company to watch for esports events, training, and leagues. The vision of TGS is to bring esports events to communities all over the world via dedicated facilities and online tournaments while building a social community using video games as the conduit to bring people together. TGS handles the a-z of any esports event including set-up, registration, facilitation, and production. For more information, visit https://www.thegamingstadium.com 

For Market Openings: Media may pick up a feed from the TOC (television operations centre) for all market open ceremonies. The feed is named TSX Transmit 1 (SD-SDI) and is produced at the TMX Broadcast Centre and sent live to the TOC. To pick up the feed via the Dejero network, please contact [email protected]. The client feature video will begin playing on the TMX media wall at approximately 9:27 a.m. ET and the markets will open with the sound of a siren at 9:30 a.m. ET

Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Time:   9:00am – 9:30am
Place:  Virtually Broadcast

Iconic $ICM.ca Initiates Drilling Program at Bonnie Claire Lithium Project, Nevada $LI.ca $MGG.ca $PAC.ca $CYP.ca $NEV.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:12 AM on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
  • Announced that it has mobilized a drill crew and drilling equipment to the Bonnie Claire Lithium Deposit in Nevada
  • Exploration program will consist of 3-5 vertical reverse circulation (RC) holes 90-120 meters (300-400 feet) in depth and 2 vertical core holes 90-120 meters (300-400 feet) in depth

Vancouver, British Columbia–(August 11, 2020) – Iconic Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: ICM) (OTC Pink: BVTEF) (FSE: YQGB) (“Company” or “Iconic”) is pleased to announce that it has mobilized a drill crew and drilling equipment to the Bonnie Claire Lithium Deposit in Nevada. The drilling contract was signed with Harris Exploration Drilling of Fallon, Nevada, for both core and RC drilling.

The exploration program will consist of 3-5 vertical reverse circulation (RC) holes 90-120 meters (300-400 feet) in depth and 2 vertical core holes 90-120 meters (300-400 feet) in depth (the “Drill Holes”). The RC drilling will provide additional samples for metallurgical testing as well as expand the existing resource. The core holes will be the first drilled on the Bonnie Claire Project, and will be used in engineering studies for a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).

All of the planned Drill Holes are south of Iconic’s previous deep drilling (BC1601-1801) in an area of linear lithium anomalies found by surface grid sampling. It is hoped that the sediment hosted lithium will begin very shallow in this area which may allow for future bulk sampling using an excavator. In past drilling the shallowest depth of lithium rich sediments that was intercepted was at 6 meters (20 feet) and contained +600 ppm Li, which increased at depth with Li values up to 2250ppm. In addition to collecting the sediments for testing, because the surface anomalies may indicate near-surface lithium brine, preliminary semi-quantitative brine samples will also be taken from all holes during drilling.

The Bonnie Claire Lithium Property Characteristics:

The Property is located within Sarcobatus Valley that is approximately 30 km (19 miles) long and 20 km (12 miles) wide. Quartz-rich volcanic tuffs, that contain anomalous amounts of lithium, occur within and adjacent to the valley. Geochemical analysis of the local salt flats has yielded lithium values up to 340 ppm. The gravity low within the valley is 20 km (12 miles) long, and the current estimates of depth to basement rocks range from 600 to 1,200 meters (2,000 to 4,000 feet). The current claim block covers an area of 35 km2 (13.5 mi2) with potential to be underlain by lithium-rich sediments.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

SIGNED: “Richard Kern

Richard Kern, President and CEO
Contact: Keturah Nathe, VP Corporate Development (604) 336-8614

For further information on ICM, please visit our website at www.iconicminerals.com
The Company’s public documents may be accessed at www.sedar.com

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.

Esports Entertainment Group $GMBL Signs LOI to Acquire Assets of FLIP Sports $DKNG $PENN $GAN $ESPO $AESE $EGLX.ca $BRAG.ca $FDM.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:37 AM on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
  • Signed a Letter of Intent to acquire certain assets of FLIP Sports Limited, including staff and all intellectual property.
  • FLIP Sports is a dynamic and entrepreneurial mobile games studio innovating how fans enjoy and engage with live sports.
  • Through its proprietary in-play, peer-to-peer technology, FLIP provides a unique multi-platform second-screen experience within an entertaining, social, and competitive gaming environment for fun-seeking sports and wagering enthusiasts who enjoy watching live sports and events.

BIRKIRKARA, Malta, Aug. 11, 2020 — Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NasdaqCM: GMBL, GMBLW) (or the “Company”), a licensed online gambling company with a focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming, signed a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to acquire certain assets of FLIP Sports Limited (“FLIP”), including staff and all intellectual property.  

“The FLIP team are leaders in building iGaming platforms that take the player experience to new heights,” stated John Brackens, CIO/CTO of Esports Entertainment Group. “Their expertise will strengthen our efforts in esports and help us further create a best-in-class immersive experience for esports fans.”

FLIP Sports is a dynamic and entrepreneurial mobile games studio innovating how fans enjoy and engage with live sports. Through its proprietary in-play, peer-to-peer technology, FLIP provides a unique multi-platform second-screen experience within an entertaining, social, and competitive gaming environment for fun-seeking sports and wagering enthusiasts who enjoy watching live sports and events.

“FLIP has brought together a talented team with proven industry experience that we believe will provide immense value to Esports Entertainment Group as we enter a period of tremendous opportunity and rapid growth,” commented Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “As the first US-based iGaming company to list on NASDAQ, we are in a great position to capitalize on the fragmented esports market and will continue to pursue acquisition opportunities. FLIP is set to be the latest example of the success of our roll-up strategy.”

ABOUT ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. is a licensed online gambling company with a specific focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming. Esports Entertainment offers fantasy, pools, fixed odds and exchange style wagering on esports events in a licensed, regulated and secure platform to the global esports audience at vie.gg.  In addition, Esports Entertainment intends to offer users from around the world the ability to participate in multi-player mobile and PC video game tournaments for cash prizes. Esports Entertainment is led by a team of industry professionals and technical experts from the online gambling and the video game industries, and esports. The Company holds a license to conduct online gambling and 18+ gaming on a global basis in Curacao, Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Company maintains offices in Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com

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The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

Contact:

U.S. Investor Relations 
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
407-491-4498
[email protected] 

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AGORACOM
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Avicanna $AVCN.ca and Red White & Bloom Enter Exclusive Partnership for the Distribution and Commercialization of Pura H&W Hemp-Derived #CBD-Based Topical Products in the United States $WEED.ca $CL.ca $HEXO.ca $RWB.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:06 AM on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
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  • Entered into a distribution agreement for the exclusive distribution of Avicanna’s advanced and clinically backed CBD-based cosmetic and topical products Pura H&W™ by RWB in the US and certain other markets.
  • The partnership allows for both companies to stake a claim in the expanding $532 billion beauty industry with the most advanced and only clinically backed CBD skin care line

TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2020 – Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna”) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of organic and sustainable plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, and Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (OTC: RWBYF) (“RWB” or “Red White & Bloom”) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a distribution agreement for the exclusive distribution of Avicanna’s advanced and clinically backed CBD-based cosmetic and topical products Pura H&W™ by RWB in the US and certain other markets.

The $532 billion beauty industry continues growing rapidly and new trends such as the introduction of CBD cosmetics is anticipated to establish a strong market presence in markets that permit retail sales such as the United States. The Pura H&W branded products utilize hemp-derived CBD, the non-psychoactive and non-controlled cannabinoid, which allows for cosmetic designation and retail sales.

The launch of this innovative and premium hemp-derived CBD product line will leverage from the growing use of online platforms for shopping including Pura H&W’s own e-commerce platform, third party e-commerce channels, and “big box” retailers in addition to the existing commercial infrastructure of RWB in the United States.

Brad Rogers, chairman and chief executive officer of RWB, stated: “Throughout my career, I have seen tremendous success licensing brands, strategically leveraging them for the demographics that recognize the best in class quality & efficacy, and then listing them in big box and specialty retailers. This agreement paves a path that will allow RWB and Avicanna to grow together well into the future beyond our news today.”

Under the agreement, which has an initial five-year term, RWB will exclusively distribute the Pura H&W™ brand and certain other white label brands at RWB’s direction. Having been developed by researchers and collaborators from world class medical and academic institutions, the Pura H&W™ line of products has been developed through a scientific and evidence-based approach. This approach in product development has allowed Avicanna to synergistically combine natural ingredients with hemp-derived CBD in advanced and proprietary formulations that have completed 3 cosmetic human clinical studies. Product development is always commenced with the consumer in mind and specific needs are addressed through analysis in observational as well as interventional clinical studies. Avicanna’s hemp-derived CBD infused cosmetics and topicals equip RWB with the opportunity to set the standards with advanced research and development for hemp-derived CBD cosmetics and GMP manufacturing.

The 3 cosmetic clinical studies were completed on Avicanna’s formulations targeted at cosmetic factors associated with aging, acne-prone skin, and eczema-prone skin. The successfully completed studies involved 156 patients that were tested for both safety and certain derma-cosmetic endpoints, including hydration and excess oil production. The results of all three studies achieved positive results in the endpoints with no adverse effects, making products part of one of the only cannabinoid consumer product lines with human safety and efficacy data.

Aras Azadian, CEO of Avicanna, commented: “After years of R&D and clinical development of what we believe is the most advanced line of CBD skin care products, we are thrilled to have partnered up with the team at RWB, who provide an ideal partner for Avicanna and the Pura H&W line of products. We believe their access and expertise in the US market through commercial and retail channels will allow the Pura H&W branded products to reach their potential as the leading skin care brand.”

Terms of the agreement

RWB will pay Avicanna an upfront licensing fee in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand Canadian dollars (CAD$250,000) in cash, along with minimum purchase requirements for the rights to be the exclusive distributor of Avicanna’s Pura H&W branded cosmetic products in the US. Under the agreement, RWB also has the right to purchase Avicanna’s cosmetic products for distribution into the US and certain other territories under brands of RWB’s choosing. The initial product offerings under the agreement will include body and face lotions, cosmetic creams, gels and serums, as well as soaps and bath bombs.

To the knowledge of the Company, it carries out its operations in compliance with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

About Red White & Bloom Brands Inc.

The Company is positioning itself to be one of the top three multi-state cannabis operators active in the U.S. legal cannabis and hemp sector. RWB is predominately focusing its investments on the major US markets, including Michigan, Illinois, Massachusetts, California, and Florida with respect to cannabis, and the US and internationally for hemp-based CBD products.

For more information about Red White & Bloom Brands Inc., please contact:

Tyler Troup, Managing Director

Circadian Group IR

[email protected]

Visit us on the web: www.RedWhiteBloom.com

Follow us on social media:

Twitter: @rwbbrands

Facebook: @redwhitebloombrands

Instagram: @redwhitebloombrands

About Avicanna Inc.

Avicanna is an Ontario, Canada based corporation focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products through its two main business segments, cultivation and research and development.

Avicanna’s two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa Marta, Colombia are the base for Avicanna’s cultivation activities. These two companies are licensed to cultivate and process cannabis for the production of cannabis extracts and purified cannabinoids including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Avicanna’s research and development business is primarily conducted out of Canada at its headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto. Avicanna’s scientific team develops products, and Avicanna has also engaged the services of researchers at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto for the purpose of optimizing and improving upon its products.

Avicanna’s research and development and cultivation activities are focused on the development of its key products, including plant-derived cannabinoid pharmaceuticals, phyto-therapeutics, derma-cosmetics, and Extracts (defined as plant-derived cannabinoid extracts and purified cannabinoids, including distillates and isolates), with a goal of eventually having these products manufactured and distributed through various markets.

For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com, call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit, President by email at [email protected].

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions, and includes statements with respect to the ability of Avicanna or RWB to perform under the agreement, the manufacturing of the products, the shipping and delivery of the products to customers in the United States and worldwide, and the appropriate education and marketing efforts. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment; and the availability of licenses, approvals and permits.

Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to current and future market conditions, including the market price of the common shares of the Company, the delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals, and the risk factors set out in the Company’s annual information form dated April 15, 2020, filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.