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VIDEO – Universal PropTech $UPI Secures Investment and Rights To Finger Scan Test Designed To Detect COVID-19 In Less Than A Minute $AAT.ca $LPS.ca $EGT.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 6:04 PM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021

As the name implies “PropTech” is a combination of two words and stands for “property technology.”  As simple as that is, the implementation and importance of PropTech is anything but, which is why many companies are trying to capitalize on the rapidly growing paradigm shift, while Universal PropTech (UPI:TSXV) is actually delivering healthy building solutions developers, owners and operators across Canada. 

More than just lip service, UPI clients include:

· Federal Government facilities for over 40 years 

· Manulife 

· Brookfield 

· Billy Bishop Airport 

· University of Toronto 

· …. and many more 

As a result, UPI has generated $35,000,000+ in revenue over the past 3 year – a number most small cap companies would be very happy with.  But newly appointed Chief Growth Officer, Frank Carnevale sees a much bigger opportunity by winning exclusive licenses and partnerships with providers of great products that can significantly grow company revenues … and he has delivered pretty strongly against this mission statement in 2021. 

BUT TODAY HE TOOK A GIANT LEAP FORWARD 

The press release headline says it all:

Universal PropTech Inc. Invests in and Secures defined Agency Rights for ISBRG Corp.’s SpotLight-19(C) Technology Designed to Detect Covid-19 Non-Invasively in Under One Minute  

In short, this technology takes a non-invasive scan of a person’s finger with a harmless beam of light designed to provide confirmation of Covid-19 infection in less than 1 minute.  

How significant is this announcement and what does it mean to the Company’s growth? 

Watch our interview with CGO Carnevale to learn all about it. 

VIDEO – Victory Square Technologies $VST.ca $VSQTF Is Spearheading the Fourth Industrial Revolution with a Unique Approach to Start-Up Investment $DBO.ca $NTAR.ca $SEV.ca $YDX.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:44 PM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021

Where does sweet spot lay for the cutting-edge tech that’s shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

For the pioneers at Victory Square Technologies, the solution starts with building, acquiring and investing in promising start-ups, before providing them with the senior leadership and resources needed for fast-track growth.

  • One of those companies is our very own FansUnite (FANS / FUNFF) the small-cap iGaming Super company which hit a 52-week high this week.
  • Acquired for $2m in stock, taken public @ $25m market cap, it currently trades @ $254m market cap.

Highlights:

Across its portfolio of more than 20 global companies, $VST.ca covers:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality
  • Blockchain
  • Fintech
  • Health-tech
  • Gaming
  • Sports Betting
  • SaaS

And the numbers?

  •  Q3 – Record Net Income of $8.89m and EPS $0.12 cents per share in Q3.
  • 9M – $13.6M and EPS of $0.18 cents for the 9 months ended Sept 2020

The result is rapid scale-up and monetization, with a solid record of public and private exits – including at least two companies listing in 2021.

From its recent acquisition of Hydreight, to the direct listings of Immersive Tech & GameOn, to the string of recent exec appointments including Mike Vorhous and J. Moses… there’s a lot of ground to cover here. 

So, you’re going to want to get comfy for this interview with Shafin Diamond Tejani, CEO and founder of Victory Square Technologies:

VIDEO – As Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca $EPWCF Makes New Highs On Multiple Major Announcements, CEO McAuley Discusses Why $100M Clinic Revenue Is Stage 1 – And Much More Is Coming $WELL.ca $DOC.ca $DOCRF $VMD.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:27 PM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021

When we conduct a “Beyond The Press Release” interview, it is always about A press release …. but Empower Clinics has been moving so fast that we sat down with CEO Steve McAuley to discuss these THREE press releases, the explosive growth of the Company and where it is going:

  • Partnership With Rexall To Launch Integrated Health Centres
  • Surpassed 1,000 COVID-19 tests on 1 day for first time ever … 3X Lab Expansion
  • Secured Medical Device Establishment License (MDEL) To Sell KAI Saliva

As usual, Six Sigma Steve McAuley doesn’t disappoint as he confidently and clearly tells investors where Empower Clinics is going next.

PyroGenesis $PYR.ca Provides Update on its Listing Application with #NASDAQ $RTN $NOC $UTX $DDD.ca $HPQ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:45 PM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021
  • Company is pleased to announce that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently approved PyroGenesis’ Shares for listing in the US.
  • The only remaining request from the SEC, before rendering the Company’s Shares effective, is that upon final NASDAQ acceptance, the Company provides the SEC with at least 3 days’ prior notice of its intended listing date.

MONTREAL, Feb. 18, 2021 — PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX: PYR) (OTCQB: PYRNF) (FRA: 8PY), (the “Company”, the “Corporation” or “PyroGenesis”) a Company that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma atomized metal powder, plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch products, is pleased to provide, further to its Press Release dated February 2 nd , 2021, an update on the Company’s application to list its common shares (“Shares”) on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange (“NASDAQ”). NASDAQ is the second largest exchange by market capitalization worldwide, and is home to many of the world’s best technology companies.

The Company is pleased to announce that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently approved PyroGenesis’ Shares for listing in the US. The only remaining request from the SEC, before rendering the Company’s Shares effective, is that upon final NASDAQ acceptance, the Company provides the SEC with at least 3 days’ prior notice of its intended listing date.

With respect to the NASDAQ application, the Company is pleased to announce that it believes it has responded to all questions to the full satisfaction of the exchange. The last outstanding item at this time, before final NASDAQ acceptance, is to have the Company’s Shares become eligible for electronic clearing and settlement through the Depository Trust Company (DTC). DTC eligibility is required in order to create a seamless electronic process of trading and thereby enhance liquidity of the Company’s Shares. This is currently in process with DTC.

As previously disclosed, there will not be a concurrent financing associated with this listing nor will there be a reverse stock split.

“We are pleased to be in the final moments before a NASDAQ listing,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, CEO and Chair of PyroGenesis. “We have been extremely satisfied with the increased visibility our recent uplisting to Canada’s premiere exchange, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), has had. We expect this move to NASDAQ will further increase awareness of PyroGenesis and its offerings, both within the financial community and amongst potential clients. Upon final NASDAQ approval, the Board of Directors of PyroGenesis will choose a listing date that will be most beneficial to the Company while taking into consideration other events that are taking place.”

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Universal PropTech $UPI Invests in and Secures defined Agency Rights for ISBRG Corp.’s SpotLight-19(C) Technology Designed to Detect Covid-19 Non-Invasively in Under One Minute $AAT.ca $LPS.ca $EGT.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:57 AM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021
  • ISBRG is a data analytics company which has developed the SpotLight technology platform designed to generate comprehensive health care data non-invasively within seconds at a nominal incremental cost per test.
  • SpotLight-19© is non-invasive, and ISBRG is undertaking trials to determine efficacy in detecting Covid-19.
  • In addition to its minority investment, UPI will act as the exclusive sales agent for the SpotLight-19© technology and other future platform offerings for the government and education sectors in Canada.

Toronto, Ontario–(February 18, 2021) – Universal PropTech Inc. (TSXV: UPI) (“UPI” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed an investment in ISBRG Corp. (“ISBRG”) for a minority interest, and secured agency rights to their SpotLight-19© Technology.

ISBRG is a data analytics company which has developed the SpotLight technology platform designed to generate comprehensive health care data non-invasively within seconds at a nominal incremental cost per test. SpotLight-19© is non-invasive, and ISBRG is undertaking trials to determine efficacy in detecting Covid-19. In addition to its minority investment, UPI will act as the exclusive sales agent for the SpotLight-19© technology and other future platform offerings for the government and education sectors in Canada.

“We are proud and excited to be a strategic investor in ISBRG,” stated Chris Hazelton, President & CEO of Universal PropTech. “We have been committed to ensuring safe and healthy workspaces for our clients and facilitating the return of workers to workspaces in the face of the pandemic, and SpotLight-19© as a rapid, inexpensive and reusable testing platform to ensure safe work environments, could be a catalyst to opening global economies. Upon completion of trials and relevant governmental approvals, Universal PropTech expects that it will aggressively market SpotLight-19© products and supporting services to all governmental and education providers across Canada.”

“Our technology stems from the belief that technological innovation and strategic partnerships will restore economic growth globally in the midst of a pandemic that is challenging the speed, accuracy and effectiveness of existing tests” stated Duncan MacIntyre, Founder and CEO ISBRG.

ISBRG’s SpotLight-19© technology platform has proof of concept, and the funding now enables trials to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the device which will be compared to the accuracy of PCR tests in upcoming trials which are subject to authorization by Health Canada and REB review. Several published studies support ISBRG’s proof of concept and the application of light to detect viruses has been well documented in the past, see (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29806030/).

The global Covid-19 diagnostics market size is estimated at USD$84.4 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% from 2021 to 2027[1].

ISBRG headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, developed its SpotLight-19© technology platform to monitor health – including a Covid-19 state of infection – using patent pending proprietary applications utilizing machine learning, optics and non-invasive interface design.

SpotLight-19© technology platform features:

  • a non-invasive scan of a person’s finger with a harmless beam of light
  • designed to provide confirmation of Covid-19 infection in less than 1 minute
  • low-cost testing.

ISBRG’s SpotLight-19© technology is intended for use in large venues, such as:

  • airports
  • border crossings
  • government buildings
  • schools and campuses
  • entertainment complexes, etc.

Should your organization wish to express an interest in procuring SpotLight-19©, please link and complete the Contact form. https://universalproptech.com/

ISBRG founder Duncan MacIntyre, is the former President of ICI in Canada and Latin America, the founding President of the National Quality Institute and co-author of more than 25 US patents in the field of spectroscopy. He has assembled a team of medical doctors, Ai specialists, hardware designers, internationally recognized optics experts and an ISBRG Board of Advisors that excel in their respective fields. The Board of Advisors includes:

  • former Global VP of AMGEN – Michael Kelly
  • former Canadian Astronaut and Author – Commander Chris Hadfield
  • former Director of Emera and Order of Canada appointee – Irene d’Entremont
  • former President of American Eagle Airlines – Peter Bowler
  • former Director General Global Operations CSIS – Allan MacDougall

Michael Kelly, former AMGEN Global VP, Thousand Oaks, California, states: “I became involved in ISBRG because of SpotLight-19©’s Ai and optical design innovations which, subject to confirmation in these trials, have the potential to significantly impact the global economic recovery more than any other technology available today”.

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ThreeD Capital $IDK.ca $IDKFF Completes $375,000 Investment Into Intellabridge Technology Corporation $INTL.ca $IP.ca $IPNFF $PKK.ca $PKKFF $MTRX $RACMF

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:34 AM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021
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  • Announced a $375,000 investment in Intellabridge Technology Corporation (“Intellabridge”) (CSE: INTL) (OTC Pink: CRBTF) (FSE: 98AA) a blockchain technology company focused on developing decentralized finance technology solutions.

TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2021 — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD” or the “Company”) (CSE:IDK) (OTCQB:IDKFF), a Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, is pleased to announce a $375,000 investment in Intellabridge Technology Corporation (“Intellabridge”) (CSE: INTL) (OTC Pink: CRBTF) (FSE: 98AA) a blockchain technology company focused on developing decentralized finance technology solutions.

The Company has acquired 2,500,000 units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.15 per Unit for aggregate proceeds of $375,000. Each Unit consists of one (1) common share of Intellabridge (a “Common Share”) and one Common Share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”), exercisable at a price of $0.45 per Warrant. The Warrants will expire two (2) years from the date of issuance.

Sheldon Inwentash, Chairman & CEO of ThreeD Capital has also agreed to join Intellabridge’s Advisory Board.

“DeFi technologies provide peer-to-peer financial transactions without a middle entity such as a bank. Blockchains allow this to be done in transparent and trustless manner. Intellabridge is simplifying the process by which the average person can get exposure to DeFi and the high interest rates accompanied in yield finance to protect individuals against purchasing power erosion by inflation. Our investment in Intellabridge perfectly aligns with our vertical of and belief in blockchain and other decentralized technologies. I am very excited to join the Advisory Board and work with Intellabridge management,” said Sheldon Inwentash.

“We are very pleased to have Sheldon join our Advisory Board, with his experience at the intersection of blockchain, financial technologies and public markets. In particular, as we continue to build out our Advisory Board we welcome the support of ThreeD Capital. This represents an important step for Intellabridge as we continue to build relationships with strategic partners and investors,” explained Intellabridge CEO, John Eagleton.

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VIDEO – $KABN.ca North America Discusses Launch of Liquid Avatar App in the #Apple Store and #Google Play $MOS.ca $MOGO.ca $CTZ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:20 AM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021
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$KABN.ca North America Launches Liquid Avatar App in the Apple Store and Google Play $MOS.ca $MOGO.ca $CTZ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:51 AM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021
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Liquid Avatar App empowers individuals to verify, manage and control their digital identity and personal data through biometrically verified digital representations of themselves.

  • Announced that it has launched the first phase of its Liquid Avatar App in the Apple Store and Google Play.
  • Like search, online communications and browser usage, digital identity is addressable to up to 100% of the online market and is a very early-stage market opportunity, with the potential to reach up to 400 Million people in North America and over 5 Billion people online globally.

TORONTO, ON / February 18, 2021 / KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. (CSE:KABN)(OTC PINK:TRWRF)(FRA:4T51) (the “Company“, “KABN North America” or “KABN NA“) (www.kabnsystemsna.com), a North American Fintech solutions company specializing in empowering individuals to manage, control and generate value from their biometrically-verified Self Sovereign Identity (“SSI”) through its Liquid Avatar (www.liquidavatar.com) platform, is pleased to announce that it has launched the first phase of its Liquid Avatar App in the Apple Store and Google Play.

Like search, online communications and browser usage, digital identity is addressable to up to 100% of the online market and is a very early-stage market opportunity, with the potential to reach up to 400 Million people in North America and over 5 Billion people online globally.

With more websites, services and platforms requiring users to provide personal details and identification to gain access, together with the changing regulatory landscape in California, Canada, Europe, Australia, and other countries, more reliance is being placed on the consumer to manage their online information, identity, and personal data.

Without the right tools, platforms, security and safety, the potential for increased identity fraud and other nefarious activities may continue to accelerate in the online marketplace. Liquid Avatar provides solutions for individuals to manage, control and create value from their digital identity and personal data allowing them to share what they want, when they want and with whom they want through cloud-based, biometrically enabled verifiable credentials, digital wallets, and other cryptographic services.

Liquid Avatar users are able to select from 1000’s of combinations of facial features to create their perfect digital representations of themselves – all at no cost, and in the future, users will also be able to upload certain personalized images and logos to represent their avatars.

Liquid Avatar provides users with an easy and engaging way to share what they want, when they want, and with whom they want, through a biometrically verified access and verifiable identity credentials, based on the Trust over IP Foundation’s framework (www.trustoverip.com) giving users the control they need and deserve and the opportunity to benefit, economically, from the personal data they wish to share.

The Liquid Avatar platform allows users to create high quality digital icon representations of the various facets of their online personalities and identity, which can be used to easily share what they want, when they want, and with whom they want. Liquid Avatar users will also be able to create digital wallets to manage and store a wide range of verifiable identity and access credentials, and to take their conventional identity online, allowing users to prove themselves as easily and effectively as they do in the “physical world”.

A Phased Approach to Supporting Digital Identity Management

As the opportunity to manage digital identity is new to most people and to some, the process can be daunting, Liquid Avatar has taken a phased approach to its engagement program. Initially users can sign up for Liquid Avatar using a traditional email and password, but at the point of sign up, they also engage in a “liveness” test, which allows Liquid Avatar to associate the account with a biometric signature. This process, while not invasive and not requiring the user to store any sensitive data on their devices, as Liquid Avatar is primarily a cloud-based platform, does subscribe to a “one user / “one account” philosophy, where every user is known and verified, reducing, if not potentially eliminating fake and / or fraudulent users.

Users that install Liquid Avatar in Phase 1 (launch date through, estimated end of March 2021) will start to learn the basics of setting up and sharing a Liquid Avatar as a precursor to digital identity management. Initial Features include:

  • Create & Edit Avatars
  • Create a Biometrically Secured Account
  • Add and Share Data
    • Mobile Phone Number
    • Email Addresses
    • Twitter
  • Community:
    • Share your Liquid Avatar through:
      • Email
      • Text
      • Social Channels
    • Connect with other Liquid Avatar User(s)
  • Automatically enroll in KABN KASH program
  • Sign up for the KABN Card waitlist (Canada only, other regions under review)

Phase 2, expected to launch late March 2021(subject to any revisions), will include technology and app updates and the ability to create multiple Liquid Avatars and manage different facets of your personality (personas) as well as storing items in your personal locker. Phase 2 will also see the introduction of multiple language options, the ability to connect further social media and data sources to your Liquid Avatar personas and additional free Liquid Avatar creative components.

Phase 3, slated for the end of April (subject to any revisions) is expected to bring continuous technology and app improvements and the early introduction of Liquid Avatar’s digital wallet and verifiable identity credentials giving users greater management and control over their digital identity. Phase 3 will also see the potential introduction of badges, providing users with the ability to upload and share specific attributes and affiliations of their favorite teams, university they went to and their “likes”.

Phase 4, currently scheduled for the end of May (subject to any revisions) is primed as a major release for Liquid Avatar as the Company plans to introduce its Augmented Reality platform in partnership with Imagine AR (CSE:IP). Phase 4 is expected to also introduce the introduction of Digital Certificates of Authenticity, securing ownership of collector Liquid Avatar icons and components and allow for future selling and trading of these items. It is also expected that Liquid Avatar will introduce an early stage of its vendor offering engine which will allow users to set preferences and match those with offers from vendors who wish to reach known and verified users.

There is a lot more in store for Liquid Avatar through the Spring and Summer 2021, as the Company expects to continue to showcase and test potential release items, like innovative AR scavenger hunts and video creation events, Digital Identity dashboards and much more. With Liquid Avatar Marketplace (www.liquidavatarmarketplace.com), users with have the ability to trade and sell collectible Liquid Avatars from iconic and up and coming pop culture, anime, and comic book creators. The Company is also investigating other commercial applications that will potentially integrate Liquid Avatar with information, financial, hospitality, eCommerce, and government services.

Beginning at the initial launch, Liquid Avatar will have direct connections to over 370 North American online brands with cash back deals with KABN KASH and Canadian users can be part of the early sign up for the KABN Visa Card (with further territory expansion in discussion).

“The launch of Liquid Avatar is a major milestone for the Company as we look to empower individuals to manage, control and benefit from the digital identity and personal data,” said David Lucatch, CEO KABN North America. “With over 5 Billion people online and the global landscape evolving to put control of user information back in the hands of those that own it, coupled with the need for digital identity management growing daily, we believe that Liquid Avatar will provide users, vendors, governments, eCommerce program and others with the ability to easily and efficiently interact while preserving safety, security and data integrity.”

As a verified platform, an individual user of Liquid Avatar can only have one account (with possibly multiple digital personas) which potentially reduces the ability for bad actors to create bots and fake accounts. Liquid Avatar users know that when they use and interact with other Liquid Avatar users, they are dealing with real, known people.

While Liquid Avatar is free to consumers and KABN and Liquid Avatar never sells or rents data, the Company believes that verified, known users can create increased value for themselves and select marketers and vendors as they look to reach real people and not fake users or bots. Through the Liquid Avatar platform and approved, permission-based communications, Liquid Avatar will offer up value-based opportunities users can select. At the same time, Liquid Avatar partners who want to reach real, known users will be willing to provide increased value as they won’t be spending money to reach fake users and bots.

KABN NA will earn potential revenues through card transaction fees, comarketing, bounties, commissions, and other fees paid by partners and vendors. The Company believes that other consumer and revenue programs will emerge as Liquid Avatar gains traction in the market.

Interested individuals can sign up and receive information and notices on upcoming product releases and services by visiting www.liquidavatar.com

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About KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp – www.kabnnaholdco.com

KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. through its wholly owned subsidiary KABN Systems North America Inc. focuses on the verification, management and monetization of Self Sovereign Identity, empowering users to control and benefit from the use of their online identity.

Liquid Avatar is a verified Self Sovereign Identity platform that empowers users to create high quality digital icons representing their online personas. These icons allow users to manage and control their digital identity and Verifiable Access and Identity Credentials, and to use Liquid Avatars to share public and permission based private data when they want and with whom they want. www.liquidavatar.com

KABN North America has a suite of revenue generating programs that support the Liquid Avatar program, including KABN KASH a cash back and reward program that has over 300 leading online merchants and coming soon, an integrated offering engine. In Canada, KABN also has the KABN Visa Card, a “challenger banking” platform that allows users to manage and control a range of financial services for traditional and digital currencies. The Company is currently exploring expansion of the KABN Visa program to other geographic regions, including the USA.

KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. is publicly listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol “KABN” (CSE:KABN).

The Company also trades in the US under the symbol “TRWRF” and in Frankfurt under the symbol “4T51”

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

For further information, please contact:
David Lucatch
Chief Executive Officer
647-725-7742 Ext. 701
[email protected]

US and Canadian Media Contact:
Nicole Rodrigues
NRPR Group
[email protected]

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FansUnite $FANS.ca $FUNFF Applauds Canadian Parliament on Advancing Legislation to Legalize Single Event Sports Betting in Canada $SCR.ca $BRAG.ca $TNA.ca $FDM.ca $JJ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:45 AM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021
  • Announce that, Bill C-218 was voted on and passed at second reading in the House of Commons on February 17, 2021.
  • The near unanimous vote demonstrated the huge level of support from all parties for single-event sports wagering in Canada.
  • Bill C-218, which would make it legal to bet on individual sports events, has passed its first vote in the House of Commons

Vancouver, British Columbia–(February 18, 2021) – FansUnite Entertainment Inc. (CSE: FANS) (OTCQB: FUNFF) (“FansUnite” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, Bill C-218 was voted on and passed at second reading in the House of Commons on February 17, 2021. The near unanimous vote demonstrated the huge level of support from all parties for single-event sports wagering in Canada.

Known as The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, Bill C-218 repeals a section of Canada’s criminal code which makes wagering on a single sporting event illegal. The bill will now enter into the last phase of hearings with the Justice Committee before moving to the senate and then to Governor-General for Royal Assent.

“We are pleased to see the overwhelming support of legalizing single event sports betting in Canada in the Canadian House of Commons this week as it represents a major milestone for the entire industry,” said Scott Burton, CEO of FansUnite Entertainment. “With interest in legal sports betting growing in both Canada and the U.S., seeing a vote of 303-15 in a first vote in the House of Commons demonstrates the desire from several political parties to amend an outdated Canadian law.”

By providing a regulated and thorough framework for single sports betting in Canada, provincial jurisdictions will be in a better position to enable betting from consumers while generating new forms of tax revenue from outside operators looking to expand into the Canadian gambling ecosystem.

“As a gaming operator in regulated jurisdictions, we have sports betting companies around the globe that are currently utilizing our technology to enable their growth,” continued Mr. Burton. “With the advancement of Bill C-218, and our relationships with stakeholders here in Canada, we are in a favourable position to replicate our global gambling strategy and capture market share here on our own soil.”

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Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca $EPWCF KAI Medical Laboratory Demonstrates Significant Scientific Capability by Validating its PCR Tests Accurately Detect COVID-19 U.K. and South Africa Variants $WELL.ca $DOC.ca $DOCRF $VMD.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:31 AM on Thursday, February 18th, 2021

Kai Medical Laboratory, a state-of-the-art diagnostics laboratory in Dallas, TX was acquired by Empower Clinics on October 6, 2020 to further advance the Company’s COVID-19 national testing programs for enterprise clients, including movie and television studios, businesses and travel industry

  • Announced KAI Medical Laboratory has validated that its various COVID-19 PCR test products are able to accurately detect the B.1.1.7 (UK variant) & B.1.351 (South African variant)

VANCOUVER BC / February 18, 2021 / EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE:CBDT)(OTCQB:EPWCF)(Frankfurt:8EC) (“Empower” or the “Company“) an integrated healthcare company serving patients through medical centres, telemedicine platforms, operating a high complexity medical diagnostics laboratory processing thousands of COVID-19 specimens, is pleased to announce our KAI Medical Laboratory (“KAI LAB”) has validated that its various COVID-19 PCR test products are able to accurately detect the B.1.1.7 (UK variant) & B.1.351 (South African variant).

“The Kai Labs motto of Inspire by Science, Built on Integrity is displayed so accurately as the team of molecular scientists took it upon themselves to validate our test protocols against pervasive new COVID-19 variants.” said Steven McAuley, Chairman & CEO. “Leading with science, continuous improvement and a desire to impact healthcare outcomes elevates Kai Labs to a national and international stage. I expect this to be a competitive advantage as we endeavour to sign new global distribution and sales contracts.”

World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Scientist Confirms The U.K. Variant and South African Variants Are a Concern

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan comments “…scientists have now studied this and have found that these variants do tend to spread faster, they’re more transmissible or more infectious. So that’s the worrying part.”

KAI Medical Laboratory Research & Development a key differentiator for the Future

The KAI Lab testing protocol tests for parts of the viral genome that is not affected by the mutations in the spike protein the “S’ gene. In effect, this ensures the active virus in a patient’s RNA genetic sequence can be detected and a correct test result will be provided.

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan indicates “We know that testing, that identifying those who are infectious, that being able to provide them supportive isolation, tracking and contact tracing, and quarantining all the contacts…All of these things together definitely make a difference in bringing down transmission.”

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