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Loop $MTRX.ca Enlists Maple Leaf Strategies to Engage Canadian Governments with Contact Tracing Solution $QUIS.ca $MCLD.ca $NXO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:02 AM on Monday, July 27th, 2020
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  • Announced the enlistment of Maple Leaf Strategies to streamline the Company’s engagement with the Provincial Government of Ontario and Federal Government of Canada
  • Loop is confident that Maple Leaf Strategies will accelerate the exposure and visibility of Loop’s contact tracing solution on the east coast of Canada

VANCOUVER, BC, July 27, 2020 – Loop Insights Inc. (TSXV: MTRX) (the “Company” or “Loop”), a provider of contactless solutions and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to drive automated marketing, contact tracing, and contactless solutions to the brick and mortar space, is pleased to announce the enlistment of Maple Leaf Strategies to streamline the Company’s engagement with the Provincial Government of Ontario and Federal Government of Canada.

Maple Leaf Strategies is Canada’s leading public affairs, government relations and public opinion research firm, with a proven track record of success at the provincial level across the country, as well as, at the federal level across multiple administrations over the years.

Loop is confident that Maple Leaf Strategies will accelerate the exposure and visibility of Loop’s contact tracing solution on the east coast of Canada. With a turnkey solution ready to deploy at scale and a strong desire across government, business, health care and the general public to protect the health of both citizens and the economy, the Company plans on leveraging Maple Leaf Strategies’ decades of experience to accelerate its goals for widespread governmental adoption.  Currently, the Company’s contact tracing solution is also gathering interest from governments in Australia and the UK.

CEO Rob Anson: “With cities across our country reopening, the need and sense of urgency for a contact tracing solution has never been greater. We believe a working partnership with Maple Leaf Strategies will enable us to channel the path of least resistance, and position us to best seize the opportunity with the Ontario provincial and Canadian federal government. We feel confident that Maple Leaf Strategies will successfully facilitate meetings and streamline our path to the appropriate decision makers, exponentially giving us a strong competitive advantage.”

Maple Leaf Strategies’ Bliss Baker: “We are proud to have a track record of success with all levels of government across the country—municipal, provincial, federal and First Nations. Particularly, our Maple Leaf Strategy Partners in Ottawa have been recognized numerous times by the Hill Times as some of the most influential lobbyists in the country. We are confident that we can get Loop’s solution in front of the right eyes to demonstrate its congruence to current government needs.”

THE LOOP CONTACT TRACING SOLUTION

Loop’s solution is a response to current government pain points. Its key differentiator is that it is app-less, making adoption and usage easy and convenient. The Company can also integrate with other Covid-19 technology—taking the strategic approach to support and enhance existing infrastructure. Lastly, it offers accurate, secure data collection, which would replace flawed manual processes. If endorsed by governments, Loop would benefit from onboarding fees, ongoing revenue through Software as a Service (SaaS) fees and active user fees.

On July 23, 2020 Loop announced the launch of its contact tracing platform in Las Vegas with a global hospitality company and gaining traction with large-scale projects in Canada, Australia, the UK and Indonesia

This Press Release Is Available On The Loop Insights Verified Forum On AGORACOM For Shareholder Discussion and Q&A https://agoracom.com/ir/LoopInsights/forums/discussion

About Maple Leaf Strategies: Maple Leaf Strategies is an expert public affair, government relations and public opinion research consulting firm. With top national talent from across the country, the company brings a unique, strategic and collaborative approach to meeting client objectives. Using the latest technologies and platforms, it prides itself on a track record of delivering tangible results for clients nationwide.

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.

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.

ImagineAR $IP.ca $IPNFF Announces That Major North American Sports & Entertainment Company Is Moving Forward With Augmented Reality Solution; Contract Is Imminent $SEV.ca $VST.ca $YDX.ca $NTAR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 6:57 AM on Monday, July 27th, 2020
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  • Advises investors it has been put on notice by a major North American sports & entertainment company (“NASEC”) that a contract is imminent
  • Given the size of the NASEC and potential time necessary between our recent notification and actual completion of an agreement, ImagineAR felt this is sufficiently material news that warrants immediate disclose to our shareholders, even before the formal contract is awarded

VANCOUVER, BC and ERIE, Pa., July 27, 2020 – ImagineAR Inc. (CSE: IP) (OTC: IPNFF) (“ImagineAR” or “Company”) an Augmented Reality Company that enables sports teams, businesses, retailers and organizations to instantly create their own AR mobile campaigns, wishes to advise investors it has been put on notice by a major North American sports & entertainment company (“NASEC”) that a contract is imminent.

As with all large commercial contracts, the Company wants to clearly state there is a risk this deal may not close and cannot yet provide any assurances that it will close.  However, ImagineAR is of the opinion that all major hurdles have been dealt with and the path is now clear to contract. Given the size of the NASEC and potential time necessary between our recent notification and actual completion of an agreement, ImagineAR felt this is sufficiently material news that warrants immediate disclose to our shareholders, even before the formal contract is awarded.

Alen Paul Silverrstieen stated “We are taking the extraordinary step of advising our shareholders of an imminent material agreement with NASEC because we now expect it to be formalized in short order. I want to emphasize that no formal agreement has been executed and that we cannot provide any potential dates for or assurances of completion.”  

DISCUSSIONS WITH MAJOR BRANDS AND RETAILERS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY SOLUTIONS TO ENGAGE AND ACTIVATE CONSUMERS

ImagineAR is taking this opportunity to advise shareholders that we are in various stages of discussions with several major brands and retailers, which recognize the important role our Company’s augmented reality solution can play in delivering both consumer engagement and activation during this unprecedented time. Though none of these discussions have risen to the imminent status of NASEC, the Company can confirm that some are at advanced discussion stages.

IMAGINEAR JOINS GLOBAL SPORTS AND INNOVATION CENTER

ImagineAR has just joined the GSIC (Global Sports Innovation Center) powered by Microsoft with headquarters in Europe.  Earlier this month, ImagineAR was one of the 16 top-ranked start-ups of the 2020 WFS StartCup by GSIC World Football Summit and Global Sports Innovation Center and presented its fan engagement augmented reality platform to the judging panel.  Finalists are expected to be announced on July 27, 2020. 

The GSIC facilitates synergies and provides its partners with value-added services that enable sports entities and companies to grow and develop with the help of experienced professionals in different environments such as finance, innovation and product development.

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.

About GSIC

Global Sports Innovation Center powered by Microsoft  (GSIC) is a business cluster powered by Microsoft Sport Team that gathers all kind of sports entities (clubs, federation, associations), institutions, tech-companies (from start-ups to enterprises), research organizations, investors and key figures of sport industry to improve its value chain. To do so we focus our activities and services on 6 main points: entrepreneurship, networking, applied research, showcase, Microsoft Partners Solutions and digital transformation advisory services. More than 340 companies from 38 different countries have already received support from the GSIC through different activities, as well as from their ambassadors and network of professionals of the sports industry.

More information at: http://sport-gsic.com/

About ImagineAR

ImagineAR Inc. (IP:CSE) (IPNFF:OTCQB) is an augmented reality (AR) platform, ImagineAR.com, that enables businesses of any size to create and implement their own AR campaigns with no programming or technology experience. Every organization, from professional sports franchises to small retailers, can develop interactive AR campaigns that blend the real and digital worlds. Customers simply point their mobile device at logos, signs, buildings, (products, landmarks and more to instantly engage videos, information, advertisements, coupons,3D holograms and any interactive content all hosted in the cloud and managed using a menu-driven portal. Integrated real-time analytics means that all customer interaction is tracked and measured in real-time. The AR Enterprise platform supports both IOS and Android mobile devices and upcoming wearable technologies. The AR Platform is available as an SDK Plug-in for existing mobile apps.

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Alen Paul Silverrstieen
President & CEO

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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 ImagineAR’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 ImagineAR 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, ImagineAR 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 ImagineAR should be considered highly speculative. There can be no assurance that ImagineAR will be able to achieve all or any of its proposed objectives. 

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

Essential Steps For Any Business To Prepare For Augmented Reality #AR SPONSOR: Imagine AR $IP.ca $IPNFF $SEV.ca $VST.ca $YDX.ca $NTAR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:15 PM on Sunday, July 26th, 2020

SPONSOR: Imagine AR Inc. (IP:CSE) (IPNFF:OTCQB) is an Augmented Reality platform that allows businesses to easily launch AR campaigns. Clients Include: NBA Sacramento Kings, Mall of America, AT&T Shape and The Basketball Hall of Fame. The company recently announced partnership with Engaged Nation, an award winning leader in digital engagement marketing for casinos in addition to a collaboration with Music Superstar Flo Rida Learn More.

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Essential Steps For Any Business To Prepare For Augmented Reality

By: Michael Campbell Forbes Councils Member

EVP and General Manager of Augmented Reality at PTC, driving the commercial, product and technology strategy of the Vuforia business.

  • Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that transforms how information is captured, managed and communicated, both within a business and with its prospects and customers
  • It can significantly improve the way a business conducts collaborative engineering design reviews, sales and marketing, field service, skills transfer and manufacturing

However, AR’s transformative nature may make it hard to make decisions about. There is no real body of experience to refer to.

How can a business make itself ready to successfully apply AR? What will make implementation easier and more effective and ensure that the initial efforts provide a solid foundation for future transformation?

Knowing Where You Are And Where You Want To Go

There are two things you need to do at the very beginning: Identify a business goal, and assess what you are currently doing to achieve that goal.

A business goal can be retaining expertise by transferring skills from older or retiring workers to newer or unskilled workers. It can be providing product demos to prospects for products in a portfolio. It can be ensuring that engineers collaborate successfully on meeting permitting and safety requirements for new assembly lines across global locations.

Most importantly, what are the processes and procedures? Where are the bottlenecks or particular difficulties?

When considering where best to apply AR, further assessment is necessary — technology readiness. An impressive AR demo can be created for almost any business situation, but it’s important to choose a use case that can scale. AR can be used to improve routine, repetitive activities, but it won’t show its true value there, and investment in it will show less return.

AR really shines at helping with complex, varied and changing circumstances. The wider the range of product types, manufacturing procedures or workforce capabilities, the more clearly AR will show its value and the wider the organizational uptake will be.

Delivering AR To The User

AR content can be delivered to the end user in a variety of ways, and careful consideration of that user’s needs and the constraints of their work environment is necessary for a successful demonstration.

For example, a sales rep may need to present a broad portfolio of thousands of product configurations to prospects and customers. Currently, that may involve shipping samples to trade shows, providing spec sheets, and linking to diagrams and videos on webpages.

With AR, a customer can see all the details of a specific product, get a good idea of how it works and understand how it differs from the competition. Implementing AR on a phone or tablet can allow that sales rep to easily build a relationship with that customer, demonstrate a product of interest, communicate its details and use, and answer any technical questions while maintaining the touch essential to the sales process.

However, if the goal is to improve worker productivity on the production line, where various tools need to be picked up and used, AR content can be best delivered through a hands-free wearable, whether binocular eyewear such as Microsoft HoloLens or Magic Leap or monocular eyewear such as Google Glass Enterprise or the RealWear HMT-1. That information is overlaid on what the worker is seeing, whether it is instructions, fill levels or safety precautions, without interfering with the worker’s tasks.

It’s worth spending some time to really consider the various possible ways your AR could be used now and in the future so the chosen technology presents the information in an optimal way for the user.

Ensuring Access To The Necessary Content

An audit of the information necessary to build an AR experience that communicates effectively to the user can turn up gaps. This is fairly common because the range of information AR can communicate is much wider than is possible with existing channels. Ensuring the availability of this information as early in the process as possible can make for effective implementation.

If you want to provide procedural guidance to line workers, you must have — or be able to create or capture — digitized work instructions. If you want to provide 3D instructions on how to maintain and service a newly acquired machine, you must have the 3D CAD data. If you want workers to see diagnostic information about a machine’s performance such as vibration, temperatures and fill levels, that machine must have the necessary sensors and connectivity.

Identifying this information will require acquiring, storing, managing, distributing and analyzing new types of data and repurposing data you already have.

While not ideal, the lack of some information is not fatal. For example, if there is no 3D CAD data for your machine, using a head-mounted device to record an expert performing all the required maintenance procedures can fill the gap. However, identifying those gaps and planning methods for filling those gaps is essential.

Presenting That Content In A Useable Way

Technologies such as web and mobile apps, which were new not so long ago, are now established, and the methods for creating them and making them usable are defined. AR is much earlier in the process of becoming routine, so the specifics of AR usability still require attention.

Even an AR project that addresses a business goal, understands user needs and is supplied with the right content can fail if the user experience is inadequate. There are many ways to go wrong, from excessive or poorly organized information to inadequate visual contrast.

The need for usability is great, and tools to assist in AR content authoring are developing quickly. They’re already providing significant assistance to content developers, but understanding the capabilities and needs of the worker and rigorously establishing what information is most important in what context is key in this step.

You Are Ready For AR

Almost every business can improve efficiency, reduce costs, more quickly skill workers or ensure compliance through the information AR communicates. Choosing the right place to try AR first takes some thought and planning, which will enable an effective AR implementation that will provide a foundation for future growth.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2020/07/23/essential-steps-for-any-business-to-prepare-for-augmented-reality/#67597b4c4550

Stay ahead of skin cancer with early detection SPONSOR: MedX Health $MDX.ca $DMTK $ICAD $PLSE $SRTS

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:00 PM on Sunday, July 26th, 2020

SPONSOR: MedX Health Corporation (MDX:TSX-V) The company has commercialized a highly effective skin cancer scanning device. Patients can receive their prognosis and receive treatment within 72 hours after the initial screening. Initial orders from its Brazilian distribution partner could result in $8M of hardware sales over the next 2 years. Learn More.

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Stay ahead of skin cancer with early detection

By Levi Stone, RN, MSN Chief Nursing Officer

Whether it’s lounging by the pool, working in the garden, or watching kids play in the front yard; we find ourselves spending more time outside, soaking in the sunshine. While the sun’s rays have their share of health benefits, they can also create a few troubles as well. Taking a few minutes to routinely check your skin can literally be a life saver. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, impacting 1 in 5 Americans during their lifetime. While many types of skin cancers are curable, one type (melanoma) can be deadly if not caught promptly. Working with a dermatologist to “know your spots” can help establish the early detection and subsequent treatments necessary to keep the odds in your favor. It’s also as easy as A-B-C-D-E.

A, for asymmetry. Spots with irregular borders are more concerning opposed to those with a round and symmetrical appearance. Imagine drawing a line in the middle of the spot. If one half doesn’t match the other, it’s a good indication the spot is asymmetrical and should be reported immediately to your dermatologist for further review and assessment.

B, is for borders. The borders on spots and moles should be smooth and even. Melanomas often tend to be more uneven, with edges having a “scalloped” or notched presentation. Best rule of thumb…smooth and round is good, anything else is bad and needs to be checked more closely.

C, represents color. Benign moles tend to be one color and are most often brown. However, when multiple colors are present (such as brown, black, or tan), this may signal a warning that it’s not benign. Melanomas may also become red, white, or blue.

D, is for diameter. In this case, smaller is better usually. While melanomas may start small, they tend to grow to be 6 millimeters or larger. An easy way to evaluate size is compare it to a standard pencil eraser, which is roughly ¼ inch, or 6 millimeters.

E, or evolution. Observing for changes in size, shape, color, and elevation are all characteristics to stay on top of. Bleeding, itching, or crusting are signs of potential trouble as well. Bottom line, if a mole shows ANY signs of changing in ANY way, it’s time to see your dermatologist as soon as possible.

Aside from following the A-B-C-D-E’s of skin cancer, knowing the single most and primary risk factor in developing skin cancer is prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Whether it comes from the sun directly, and/or tanning beds, powerful UV rays cause a tremendous amount of skin damage. Sunburns, especially those that are severe (causing blistering and bleeding) exponentially increase these risks. Also, people with fair colored skin, light hair, and light eye color tend to burn more easily and have a greater sensitivity to UV rays making them more susceptible to melanoma. However, skin cancer can and does occur in every race, skin color, and ethnicity.

Lastly, between scheduled dermatology appointments, it’s as important you also take time to personally inspect your skin from head to toe regularly. Melanomas can develop anywhere on the body, including areas that do not get much sun exposure and can be easily missed during an exam. They can also be harder to spot on people with darker colored skin. One of the most famous examples of this involved the legendary Reggae artist, Bob Marley. Having died from melanoma in 1981, his cancer started on his toe. It simply cannot be stressed enough, if you notice changes to your skin, don’t write it off and have it checked as soon as possible. Taking action will not only save that beautiful skin of yours, but possibly your life as well.

Source: https://www.oaoa.com/people/health/levi_stone/stone-stay-ahead-of-skin-cancer-with-early-detection/article_dd341096-c34c-11ea-836a-878e0e58bedb.html

Viewership on #Twitch, #Facebook Gaming Up Over 50% in Q2 2020 $DKNG $PENN $GAN $ESPO $AESE $EGLX.ca $BRAG.ca $FDM.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:20 PM on Friday, July 24th, 2020

SPONSOR: Esports Entertainment Group (GMBL:NASDAQ) Millions of people from around the world tune in to watch teams of video game players compete with each other. In first quarter 2020, YouTube reported 1.1 billion hours watched, an increase of 13% when compared to fourth quarter 2019. Wagering on Esports is projected to hit $23 BILLION this year although that number will likely be eclipsed due to the recent pandemic. Esports Entertainment Group is designed for the purpose of facilitating as much of this wagering as possible.  LEARN MORE.

Viewership on Twitch, Facebook Gaming Up Over 50% in Q2 2020

by Trent Murray

  • With the global pandemic forcing people inside, video game livestreaming platforms saw significant growth in viewership according to a report by StreamElements and Arsenal.gg.
  • Compared to the first quarter of 2020, Twitch viewership grew 56%, with viewership for the month of June growing 60% year-over-year. As shown in The Esports Observer’s weekly Twitch Top 10, StreamElements reports that the most popular category on the platform is Just Chatting.

The category grew 94% since January. StreamElements also notes that the Music & Performing Arts category ranked 16th for Q2, growing 268% from January to June. 

Twitch has made a concerted effort to broaden the scope of its platform beyond video games, and viewers appear to be responding favorably to that push. Earlier this week, Twitch made another move to widen its reach, launching a dedicated category for traditional sports.

Facebook Gaming also saw a boost from the shelter-in-place orders and quarantines throughout Q2, growing 75% from Q1. June 2020 saw 200% growth year-over-year for the platform. Earlier this month, Facebook Gaming seized an opportunity to grow its streamer base, teaming up with the now-defunct Mixer to offer its streamers partner status once Mixer shut down. It is unknown how many streamers took Facebook up on its offer, but many have publicly announced their move to Twitch instead.

According to a release, StreamElements report did not include data on YouTube Gaming as it could not be completed in time, but the livestreaming services company notes that the platform “also experienced massive growth quarter-over-quarter.”

In that release, StreamElements also stated that it has seen an increase in its own monthly users, growing from 305K in January to over 680K in June, indicating a significant growth in the number of people who have become involved in streaming since the start of 2020.

Source: https://esportsobserver.com/streamelements-report-q22020/

$KABN.ca Liquid Avatar to Join Apex Comics Group Presentation at Comic-Con@Home $MOS.ca $MOGO.ca $CTZ.ca $PTO.ca $PAY.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:45 PM on Friday, July 24th, 2020
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Good Afternoon,

We are pleased to announce that on Saturday, July 25 at 5 pm Pacific / 8 pm Eastern, in conjunction with Apex Comics group CEO and Founder, Mariano Nicieza, KABN will be presenting a virtual discussion and overview of the Liquid Avatar platform (www.liquidavatar.com) at Comic-Con @ Home for comic book, fantasy, anime, manga and gaming fans worldwide. The event can be viewed at: https://comiccon2020.sched.com/event/d4zK/apex-comics-publishing-group-2020-2021-exclusive-previews

For more information, please visit https://agoracom.com/ir/KABN

Thank you for your interest and support,

Kontrol Energy $KNR.ca Provides Update on Acquisition Closing Date $SNE $MSFT $HON $GOOGL $QCOM

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:10 AM on Friday, July 24th, 2020
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TORONTO, ON / July 24, 2020 / Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE:KNR)(OTCQB:KNRLF)(FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol”) is updating its anticipated closing date for its previously announced acquisition (May 19th, 2020) (the “Acquisition“) of a building solutions company (the “Target“).

Subject to final Board approval, the Acquisition is scheduled to close on July 31st, 2020 (the “Closing Date”). This revised date was agreed on by Kontrol and the Target as it aligns with the Target’s fiscal year end of July 31st, 2020.

About Kontrol Energy

Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (OTCQB: KNRLF) (FSE: 1K8) is a leader in the energy efficiency sector through IoT, Cloud and SaaS technology. With a disciplined mergers and acquisition strategy, combined with organic growth, Kontrol Energy Corp. provides market-based energy solutions to our customers designed to reduce their overall cost of energy while providing a corresponding reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Kontrol Energy is one of Canada’s fastest growing companies in 2018 and 2019 as ranked by Canadian Business and Maclean’s.


Additional information about Kontrol Energy Corp. can be found on its website at www.kontrolenergy.com and by reviewing its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.


For further information, contact:

Paul Ghezzi, Chief Executive Officer
[email protected] or [email protected]
Kontrol Energy Corp.,
180 Jardin Drive, Unit 9, Vaughan, ON L4K 1X8
Tel: 905.766.0400, Toll free: 1.844.566.8123

Neither IIROC nor any stock exchange or other securities regulatory authority accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements:

Certain information included in this press release, including information relating to future financial or operating performance and other statements that express the expectations of management or estimates of future performance constitute “forward-looking statements”. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Acquisition and Closing Date, possible future acquisitions and/or investments in operating businesses and/or technologies, organic growth, the provision of solutions to customers and Greenhouse Gas emissions reductions, proposed financial savings and sustainable energy benefits and energy monitoring. Subsequent to year-end, there was a global outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus), which has had a significant impact on businesses through the restrictions put in place by the Canadian, provincial and municipal governments regarding travel, business operations and isolation/quarantine orders. At this time, it is unknown the extent of the impact the COVID-19 outbreak may have on Kontrol as this will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and that cannot be predicted with confidence. These uncertainties arise from the inability to predict the ultimate geographic spread of the disease, and the duration of the outbreak, including the duration of travel restrictions, business closures or disruptions, and quarantine/isolation measures that are currently, or may be put, in place by Canada and other countries to fight the virus. Where Kontrol expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief are based on assumptions made in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. Such assumptions include, without limitation, that the conditions to closing of the Acquisition will be satisfied, that financing will be completed, suitable businesses and technologies for acquisition and/or investment will be available, that such acquisitions and or investment transactions will be concluded, that sufficient capital will be available to Kontrol, that technology will be as effective as anticipated, that organic growth will occur, and others. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected, or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, the conditions to closing of the Acquisition not being satisfied, lack of acquisition and investment opportunities or that such opportunities may not be concluded on reasonable terms, or at all, that sufficient capital and financing cannot be obtained on reasonable terms, or at all, that technologies will not prove as effective as expected that customers and potential customers will not be as accepting of Kontrol’s product and service offering as expected, and government and regulatory factors impacting the energy conservation industry. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements and the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as at the date hereof and Kontrol does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any such forward-looking statements or any forward-looking statements contained in any other documents whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities law.

SOURCE: Kontrol Energy Corp.

Else Nutrition $BABY.ca $BABYF Upgraded to OTCQX Best Market $KMB $BMY $ABT $WYE

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:56 AM on Friday, July 24th, 2020
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  • Announced that its common shares have been approved for trading on the OTCQX® Best Market, a U.S. market operated by the OTC Markets Group
  • Else Nutrition’s shares were previously traded on the OTCQB® Venture Market
  • “We are very excited to have qualified to upgrade our US trading to the OTCQX Market,” commented Ms. Hamutal Yitzhak, Else Nutrition CEO and Co-Founder

VANCOUVER, BC, July 24, 2020 – Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BABY) (OTCQX: BABYF) (FSE: 0YL) (“Else” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that its common shares have been approved for trading on the OTCQX® Best Market, a U.S. market operated by the OTC Markets Group. Else Nutrition’s shares were previously traded on the OTCQB® Venture Market.

“We are very excited to have qualified to upgrade our US trading to the OTCQX Market,” commented Ms. Hamutal Yitzhak, Else Nutrition CEO and Co-Founder. “We believe that trading on the OTCQX Market will further raise visibility of Else Nutrition in the US and international marketplace as well as enhance trading liquidity and expand our shareholder base.”

The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market from the OTCQB Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. and international investors.

The Company also announces that its board of directors has approved on the issuance of incentive stock options (collectively, the “Options”) to a number of its directors, officers, employees and consultants to purchase up to a total of 1,462,250 common shares in the capital of the Company (each, a “Common Share”). Of such Options, an aggregate of 687,500 Options are allocated to the directors and officers. This is a normal-course option grant that comprises part of the long-term compensation and retention incentives provided by the Company.

Each Option is exercisable into one Common Share up to five years from the issuing date at a price of CND $2.19 per Common Share or in the case of 72,000 Options to be granted to a certain consultant, at the closing price of the Common Shares on TSX Venture Exchange on the date immediately preceding the effective Option grant. The grant of the Options is subject to approval from the TSX Venture Exchange and the terms and conditions of the Company’s shareholder approved 2019 Stock Option Plan.Else Nutrition shares also trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol BABY and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol 0YL.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the OTCQX® Best Market, the OTCQB® Venture Market and the Pink® Open Market for 10,000 U.S. and global securities. Through OTC Link® ATS and OTC Link ECN, we connect a diverse network of broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We enable investors to easily trade through the broker of their choice and empower companies to improve the quality of information available for investors.

To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

OTC Link ATS and OTC Link ECN are SEC regulated ATSs, operated by OTC Link LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.

About Else Nutrition Holdings Inc.

Else Nutrition GH Ltd. is an Israel-based food and nutrition company focused on developing innovative, clean and plant-based food and nutrition products for infants, toddlers, children, and adults. Its revolutionary, plant-based, non-soy, formula is a clean-ingredient alternative to dairy-based formula. Else Nutrition (formerly INDI) won the “2017 Best Health and Diet Solutions” award at the Global Food Innovation Summit in Milan. The holding company, Else Nutrition Holdings Inc, is a publicly traded company, listed as TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol BABY and is quoted on the US OTC Markets QB board under the trading symbol BABYF and on the Frankfurt Exchange under the symbol 0YL. Else’s Executives includes leaders hailing from leading infant nutrition companies. Many of Else advisory board  members had past executive roles in companies such as Mead Johnson, Abbott Nutrition, Plum Organics and leading infant nutrition Societies,  and some of them currently serve in different roles in leading medical centers and academic institutes such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, USA, Tel Aviv University, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, Rambam Medical Center and Technion, Israel and University Hospital Brussels, Belgium

For more information, visit: elsenutrition.com or @elsenutrition on Facebook and Instagram.

TSX Venture Exchange

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.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “will” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements with respect to the anticipated dates for filing the Company’s financial disclosure documents. Such forward-looking statements reflect current estimates, beliefs and assumptions, which are based on management’s perception of current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. No assurance can be given that the foregoing will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements made in this press release assume, among othersForward-looking statements made in this press release assume, among others, the timing of the Company’s toddler nutrition product launch and the availability of the Company’s product online. Actual results may differ from the estimates, beliefs and assumptions expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s expectations only as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any 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.

Avicanna $AVCN.ca announces the award of two Canadian government NSERC grants: 1) Cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of COVID-19 in collaboration with the University of Toronto; and, 2) Evaluation of cannabinoids for reversing cannabis-based toxicosis in collaboration with the University of Guelph $CRDL.ca $PCLO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:00 AM on Friday, July 24th, 2020
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In addition to a recent MITACS award, Dr. Christine Allen, a Professor at the University of Toronto, was awarded an NSERC Alliance grant for development of cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of COVID-19 induced lung inflammation

Avicanna further expands its existing neurobiological research collaboration with Dr. Jibran Khokhar, a Professor at the University of Guelph, with a 2-year NSERC Alliance grant to investigate the neural basis of cannabis-induced toxicosis

The two NSERC grants leverage the proven track record of Avicanna, the University of Toronto and the University of Guelph in the research and clinical development of cannabinoid-based medicines

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TORONTO, July 24, 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 the Company’s research collaborators have received two independent peer-reviewed grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (“NSERC“). The NSERC Alliance grants will be used to expand the investigators’ collaborative research with Avicanna.

For the past three years, Dr. Christine Allen’s research group (CARG) in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto has supported the development and optimization of Avicanna’s cannabinoid-based products including commercial cosmetics (Pura H&W) and medical cannabis (Rho Phyto) product lines and the pharmaceutical pipeline that is currently under clinical investigation.  Dr. Allen will now leverage a recent MITACS award in addition to this NSERC Alliance grant in collaboration with Avicanna to develop a cannabinoid-based formulation for treatment of COVID-19 related lung inflammation.

A second NSERC Alliance grant was awarded to Dr. Jibran Khokhar, Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph, who has an extensive track-record in behavioural pharmacology and neuroscience. Avicanna’s research program with Dr. Khokhar focuses on evaluating a variety of cannabinoids in several preclinical models of human psychiatric conditions including mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The NSERC grant was awarded to evaluate the neurobiological underpinnings of cannabis toxicosis in a preclinical model, and test the potential efficacy of Avicanna’s naturally-derived cannabinoids and formulations in the treatment of cannabis-induced toxicosis. With the recent changes in the Canadian regulations for Cannabis 2.0 allowing for cannabinoid edibles and vapes, there is concern around an increased risk for adverse events arising from accidental high-dose cannabis ingestion. Thus, this two-year project will determine the behavioural and neural correlations of cannabis-induced toxicosis and the effects of cannabinoids for counteracting cannabis-induced toxicosis.

Dr Jibran Khokhar, commented, “This research is extremely timely with the new Cannabis 2.0 regulations and the increased risk for cannabis-induced toxicosis. I am thankful to NSERC and Avicanna for support of this important research that will have an impact in our understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of, and provide novel treatment avenues to treat, adverse events related to high-dose cannabis exposures.”

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.

Stay Connected

For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com, call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit, President by email [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 the Company and CARG to develop cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical formulations to treat COVID-19 induced lung inflammation, the ability of the Company to develop cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products, the results of the two-year project with the University of Guelph determining the behavioural and neural correlations of cannabis-induced toxicosis and the effect of cannabinoids to counteract cannabis-induced toxicosis. 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, 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.

SOURCE Avicanna Inc.

Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca Reports Fiscal 2019 Results $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:19 AM on Friday, July 24th, 2020

– 15,920 patient visits generating total revenue of $2,031,581 or $0.02 per share, compared to 7,607 patient visits generating $1,091,386 or $0.02 per share for fiscal 2018.

VANCOUVER, BC /July 24, 2020 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE:CBDT)(OTC PINK:EPWCF)(Frankfurt:8EC)(“Empower” or the “Company“) has filed today its audited consolidated financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis, both of which are available at www.SEDAR.com. All financial information in this press release is reported in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

“2019 is defined by profound change for our Company setting the stage for the ongoing transition to a growth-oriented health & wellness brand, with substantially improved operating controls and improved cost structure.” said Steven McAuley, Chairman and CEO. “As we look ahead navigating a global pandemic, we find ourselves thriving, hiring and seeing patients in record numbers, further supporting our diversification to broader wellness services.”

2019 Highlights

  • 15,920 patient visits generating total revenue of $2,031,581 or $0.02 per share, compared to 7,607 patient visits generating $1,091,386 or $0.02 per share for fiscal 2018.
  • Net loss of $4,301,663 or $0.04 per share, compared to $3,789,918 or $0.06 per share for fiscal 2018, which was primarily driven by the recognition of goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses related to the Sun Valley acquisition which arose due to changes in Arizona licensing requirements.
  • Cash used in operating activities was $2,273,188 or $0.02 per share, compared to $2,835,711 or $0.04 per share for fiscal 2018.
  • Cash at December 31, 2019 of $179,153, compared to cash of $157,668 at December 31, 2018.

Recent Highlights Subsequent to Year End

  • Private Placement: April 2020 Empower Clinics closes private placement of $653,000 CAD to support growth initiatives.
  • Psychedelics Division: May 2020 Empower enters into a term sheet to acquire an interest in the global royalty rights of Dosed Movie, launches Dosed Wellness, a psychedelics brand, launches new dedicated website www.dosedwellness.com and adds new team members dedicated to the new brand.
  • COVID-19 Testing: April 2020 the Company launches a four-phase roll-out of COVID-19 testing in clinics and onsite for businesses.
  • Cannvas Education Platform: May 2020 Empower and EuroLife Brands complete definitive agreement for multi-year, multi-national licence of EurolIfe’s cannvas.me web-based education technology platform to deliver brand, product, and industry knowledge to the market.
  • Private Placement: July 2020 Empower Clinics closes private placement of $720,866 to support growth initiatives.

Financial Summary

Financial Performance

Clinic revenues for Q4 and full year 2019 were $542,677 and $1,949,549, respectively, compared to Q4 and full year 2018 revenues of $196,909 and $1,091,386, respectively. This increase above prior year is attributable to the acquisition of Sun Valley and the addition of 5 clinics which drove an increase in patient count from 7,607 in fiscal 2018 to 15,920 in fiscal 2019.

Direct clinic expenses for Q4 and full year 2019 were $615,814 and $826,276, respectively, compared to Q4 and full year 2018 direct clinic expenses of $115,655 and $417,047, respectively. This increase above prior year is attributable to the increase in number of patient visits.

Net loss from operations for Q4 and full year 2019 were $1,132,784 and $3,680,060, respectively, compared to Q4 and full year 2018 net loss of $592,899 and $4,309,373, respectively. This decrease below prior year is primarily attributable to the increase in net clinic revenues. While there was an increase in salaries and wages with the acquisition of Sun Valley, this increase was offset by a decline in share-based payments and legal and professional fees.

Net loss for Q4 and net loss for the full year 2019 were $1,942,084 and $4,301,663, respectively, compared to Q4 and full year 2018 net income of $1,342,930 and net loss of $3,789,918, respectively. This increase over prior year is primarily attributable to the recognition of goodwill and intangible asset impairment of $2,377,397 and $93,757, respectively. Partially offsetting these one-time expenses is an increase in the gain recognized on the warrant liability and conversion feature associated with the convertible debentures that resulted from the decrease in the Company’s share price and therefore the value of the warrants and convertible debentures exercisable.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company used $2,273,188 in cash from operations after changes in non-cash working capital. The Company invested $3,828 towards property and equipment and raised $3,085,819 via proceeds from various issuances of shares, notes, and convertible debentures.

Please refer to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements, related notes and accompanying Management Discussion and Analysis for a full review of the operations.

About Empower

Empower is a vertically integrated health & wellness company with a network of corporate and franchised health & wellness clinics in the U.S. The Company is focused on helping patients improve and protect their health, through innovative physician recommended treatment options. The Company has launched Dosed Wellness Ltd. to connect its significant data, to the potential of the efficacy of alternative treatment options related to hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) therapies, psilocybin and other psychedelic plant-based treatment options.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer

CONTACTS:

InvestorsDustin Klein Steven McAuley
 Director CEO
 647-620-5101 604-789-2146
 [email protected] [email protected]

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (collectively “forward looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as “plans”, “continues”, “expects”, “projects”, “intends”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the direction and growth prospects of the Company, the expansion of the company’s clinic and distribution network, the expected effect of the Vendors in their new roles with the Company, the effect on the lives of patients, the growth into a national brand, the effect of the Transaction, the diversification of the Company’s business model, the potential appeal to shareholders, the growth of the Company’s patient list and the effect thereof, the expected benefits for the company’s patient base and customers, the release of the cash consideration, the release of Shares being held in escrow in connection with the Transaction and statements regarding the Company’s proprietary product line “Sollievo”. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including that the Company may not be able to expand, that the Transaction may not have the expected results, and other factors beyond the Company’s control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws.