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Good Life Networks $GOOD.ca Doubles Client Base with the Completion of 495 Communication Integration $TTD $RUBI $AT.ca $TRMR $FUEL

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
  • Announced that it has completed the operational integration of recently acquired 495 Communications LLC, a leading Connected Television, advertising and content marketing company
  • CTV refers to any TV that can be connected to the internet and access content beyond what is available from a traditional cable provider.

Vancouver, British Columbia–(March 5, 2019) – Good Life Networks Inc. (TSXV: GOOD) (FSE: 4G5) (“GLN“, or the “Company“), an advertising technology company, today announced that it has completed the operational integration of recently acquired 495 Communications LLC (“495“), a leading Connected Television (“CTV“), advertising and content marketing company.

CTV refers to any TV that can be connected to the internet and access content beyond what is available from a traditional cable provider. By finalizing the integration of 495, GLN integrates over 50 new clients onto its platform, bringing its total client base to just over 100 publishers and advertisers for the remainder of 2019, up from 47 exiting 2018.

495 also brings GLN a number of owned-and-operated CTV channels on Roku, including long form movie content apps. 495 has exclusive rights to advertise on numerous premium CTV channels, where users can watch advertising supported movies and video content. Roku pioneered streaming for TV and has over 15 million monthly active accounts streaming over 7 billion hours of video and music per year.

Jesse Dylan, GLN CEO commented, “The acquisition of 495 fits well with our aggressive growth strategy through acquisitions. GLN’s operational integration of 495 is off to a great start, with both the traditional business and the exciting CTV app business proving valuable additions to our company.” Jesse Dylan added, “With the successful completion of 495 and recent Impression X integrations, I believe we will be able to carve out a significantly piece of what is expected to be a 13.3-billion-dollar industry this year.”

Bret Polansky, incoming VP for GLN and former CEO of 495 added, “The CTV space is experiencing exponential growth right now. By 2020 more than 75% of families will have TVs connected to the internet in the United States. By positioning ourselves in the owned-and-operated CTV app space we have an exciting opportunity to capitalize on the advertising opportunities through GLNs technology.”

In addition to the owned-and-operated CTV apps, 495 also has long-term exclusive agreements to represent dozens of third-party CTV apps on an exclusive basis. It is anticipated that this number will grow on both an organic and inorganic basis.

The GLN Story

GLN’s advertising technology is the engine that sits between advertisers and publishers. The GLN Platform is built for cross device video advertising: Mobile, In-App, Desktop and CTV (Connected Television). The Programmatic Video Marketing Platform is powered by GLN’s Patent Pending proprietary machine learning technology that targets and connects digital advertisers with consumers three times faster than industry standards, with among the lowest fraud rates of similar vendors without collecting PII (Personal Identifiable Information). Advertisers make more money by reaching their target audience more effectively. GLN makes money by retaining a percentage of the advertiser’s fee.

GLN is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with offices in Newport Beach and Santa Monica California, New York and UK and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the stock symbol “GOOD” and The Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the stock symbol 4G5.

Contact:
[email protected]

CEO Jesse Dylan
604 265 7511

Forward Looking Statements:

Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs regarding future events of management of GLN. This information and these statements, referred to herein as “forward‐looking statements”, are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates and forecasts and statements as to management’s expectations and intentions with respect to the performance of the company. These statements generally can be identified by use of forward-looking words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “intends”, “believe” or “continue” or the negative thereof or similar variations. These forward‐looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. Important factors that may cause actual results to vary include without limitation, risks relating to the digital advertising industry and general economic conditions, success of acquisitions and any growth strategies implemented by the company. In making the forward‐looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation that any acquisitions and corporate directives and initiatives will be successfully completed in the time expected by management and produce the desired results, generate the anticipated revenue and expand GLN’s global reach per management’s expectations. GLN does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward looking-statements, other than as required by applicable securities laws. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in GLN’s filings with the Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at www.sedar.com.

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

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/43228

Enthusiast Gaming to Host $EGLX.ca Canada’s Largest Video Game and #Esports Expo October 18-20, 2019 in Toronto and Announces USA Expansion Plan in 2020 $EPY.ca $FDM.ca $WINR $TCEHF $ATVI $TNA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:26 AM on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
  • Confirmed 2019 dates for the Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo, Canada’s largest video game expo, in Toronto next fall. Enthusiast will host EGLX on October 18-20, 2019 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center , downtown Toronto.
  • Following the success of EGLX 2018, which drew in 55,000 attendees in Toronto, the Company is planning to expand this year’s expo into the North Hall of the MTCC, nearly doubling the floor space to allow for the higher attendance numbers expected.  

TORONTO, March 05, 2019 – Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV: EGLX) (OTCQB: EGHIF), (“Enthusiast” or the “Company”),  a gaming company building the largest community of authentic gamers, is excited to announce it has confirmed 2019 dates for the Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo (“EGLX”), Canada’s largest video game expo, in Toronto next fall. Enthusiast will host EGLX on October 18-20, 2019 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center (“MTCC”), downtown Toronto.

Following the success of EGLX 2018, which drew in 55,000 attendees in Toronto, the Company is planning to expand this year’s expo into the North Hall of the MTCC, nearly doubling the floor space to allow for the higher attendance numbers expected.  

Esports has always been a central part of EGLX, and the Company is planning to roll out its own Esports tournament series, which will compete with the leading North American pro tournaments. EGLX has previously hosted large-scale Esports competitions in partnership with various organizations, including the World Electronic Sports Games (“WESG”), operated by WorldGaming Network in partnership with Alisports (a division of Alibaba) and Blizzard Entertainment Inc. The Company also partnered with Overactive Media to unveil the Toronto Defiant Esports Overwatch team roster at EGLX 2018, in October. The Company will provide further updates in the coming months.

Menashe Kestenbaum, CEO of Enthusiast commented, “We are really excited about EGLX 2019, and we have some exciting additions in the pipeline for the expo in October 2019. Last year, we had capacity issues and had to stop selling tickets on the Saturday. To avoid any issues this year, we have expanded into the North Hall of the MTCC and plan to have more sponsors and higher attendance numbers.” He added, “We have already seen tremendous growth since we started EGLX in 2015, and in only a few short years we have grown into the largest video game expo in Canada and now have plans to expand into the United States in 2020. Attendees at EGLX 2019 can expect continued growth with more sponsors, more space and a larger focus on Esports and tournaments.”

The company is looking at opportunities to expand EGLX to multiple cities across North America. With the bulk of Enthusiast’s online traffic originating in the US, it’s a logical next step in the expansion process and the Company has already received strong interest from multiple US cities and partners wanting EGLX.  Enthusiast is planning its multi city expansion into the US starting in 2020.

Engages Generation Advisors Inc.

The Company has retained Generation Advisors Inc. (“Generation”) to provide market-making services. Under the terms of the agreement (the “Agreement“), Generation will receive cash compensation of $7,500 per month but will not receive any Common Shares or options of Company as compensation. Generation does not currently own any securities of Company; however, Generation and its clients may acquire a direct interest in the securities of Company. Company and Generation are unrelated and unaffiliated entities. Generation is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, a participating organization of TSX and a member of TSX-V. The capital and securities required for any trade undertaken by Generation as principal will be provided by Generation. The Agreement is for an initial term of 180 days, with automatic renewals for a further 180 days unless terminated.

About Enthusiast Gaming

Founded in 2014, Enthusiast is the fastest-growing online community of video gamers. Through the Company’s unique acquisition strategy, it has a platform of over 80 owned and affiliated websites and currently reaches over 75 million monthly visitors with its unique and curated content. Enthusiast also owns and operates Canada’s largest gaming expo, Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo, EGLX, (www.eglx.ca) with over 55,000 people attended in October 2018. For more information on the Company, visit www.enthusiastgaming.com

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Investor Relations:
Julia Becker
Head of Investor Relations & Marketing
[email protected]
(604) 785.0850

This news release contains certain statements that may constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities laws. All statements, other than those of historical fact, which address activities, events, outcomes, results, developments, performance or achievements that Enthusiast anticipates or expects may or will occur in the future (in whole or in part) should be considered forward-looking information. Such information may involve, but is not limited to, comments with respect to strategies, expectations, planned operations and future actions of the Company. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the forgoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans, strategies or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Enthusiast to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to Enthusiast, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs regarding future growth, results of operations, future capital (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof) and expenditures. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative.

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.

The securities of the Corporation have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirement. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

CardioComm Solutions $EKG.ca Prepares New FDA Applications for Direct-to-Consumer and Physician Use Cardiac Arrhythmia Algorhythms $ATE.ca $TLT.ca $OGI.ca $ACST.ca $IPA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:43 AM on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019

Apps for Automated Atrial Fibrillation and Prolonged QT Interval Detection will be Included in the Scope of Detection Options

  • Preparing US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA“) 510(k) Class II medical device clearance applications for new arrhythmia detection algorithms.
  • Main application will be for GEMS™ Rhythm, a full suite of arrhythmia detection tools designed for use with GEMS™ WIN, which is licensed to hospitals, clinics and commercial ECG scanning services

Toronto, Ontario – (March 5, 2019) – CardioComm Solutions, Inc. (TSXV: EKG) (“CardioComm” or the “Company“), a global provider of consumer heart monitoring and electrocardiogram (“ECG“) acquisition and management software solutions, is preparing US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA“) 510(k) Class II medical device clearance applications for new arrhythmia detection algorithms.

The main application will be for GEMS™ Rhythm, a full suite of arrhythmia detection tools designed for use with GEMS™ WIN, which is licensed to hospitals, clinics and commercial ECG scanning services. GEMS™ Rhythm will support long-term, continuous recordings of ECGs that are associated with new and higher paying reimbursement codes in Canada and the US. GEMS™ Rhythm will also be capable of running on smartphones, removing the dependence on access to cloud-based systems for the collection and interpretation of ECG data.

The Company will also seek approvals for GEMS™ Rhythm AF and GEMS™ Rhythm QT for consumer and prescription use. These auto-detection algorithms will be available as add-on features to the recently FDA- cleared GEMS™ Mobile app, the only iOS and Android smartphone ECG app that can connect to different manufacturers’ ECG monitoring devices. GEMSTM Mobile with Rhythm AF will compete against solutions from AliveCor, Apple and others.

GEMS™ Rhythm QT would be the first QT interval prolongation screening solution released for smartphone use. QT interval abnormalities have been associated with sudden cardiac death sometimes seen in athletes and in patients prescribed certain medications. These abnormalities are better detected by devices like CardioComm’s HeartCheck™ ECG PEN and HeartCheck™ CardiBeat, both of which allow a lead II ECG trace to be recorded.

The ability for GEMS™ Mobile to link consumer use of ECG devices to hospitals where GEMS™ WIN is licensed extends the patient monitoring experience beyond the fixed and short-term use of traditional, large and expensive ECG monitoring devices. This should lead to better patient care outcomes and open additional billing code revenue-generating opportunities for health care organizations.

To learn more about CardioComm’s products and for further updates regarding HeartCheck™ ECG device integrations please see the Company’s websites at www.cardiocommsolutions.com and www.theheartcheck.com.

About CardioComm Solutions

CardioComm Solutions‘ patented and proprietary technology is used in products for recording, viewing, analyzing and storing electrocardiograms for diagnosis and management of cardiac patients. Products are sold worldwide through a combination of an external distribution network and a North American-based sales team. CardioComm Solutions has earned the ISO 13485 certification, is HIPAA compliant and holds clearances from the European Union (CE Mark), the USA (FDA) and Canada (Health Canada).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Etienne Grima, Chief Executive Officer
1-877-977-9425 x227[email protected]
[email protected]

Forward-looking statements

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of CardioComm Solutions and certain of the plans and objectives of CardioComm Solutions with respect to these items. Such statements and information reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. By their nature, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and there are many factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and forward-looking information.

In evaluating these statements, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements and forward-looking information contained in this release other than as required by applicable laws, including without limitation, Section 5.8(2) of National Instrument 51-102 (Continuous Disclosure Obligations).

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

CLIENT FEATURE: North Bud Farms $NBUD.ca sustainable low cost, high quality cannabinoid production and procurement $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 1:53 PM on Monday, March 4th, 2019

WHY NORTHBUD FARMS?

  • Canadian regulatory door for CIP (Cannabinoid Infused Products) is opening this year
    As shown in other legal jurisdictions (Colorado, Washington, Nevada, California)
  • Infused products sector has become the highest margin segment of the industry
  • Positioned to be a raw input producer for this space
  • Currently working with multiple food, beverage and science companies to provide safe standardized cannabinoid infused raw inputs for large scale GMP manufacturing of products
  • Announced Creation of “1017” Distribution and Signing of a LOI to Acquire Janey’s Cannabis Line

THE OPPORTUNITY

  • Acquired late stage ACMPR applicant GrowPros MMP from Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSXV: TBP)
  • GrowPros MMP application was submitted in November 2014 and is currently in the ‘Confirmation of Readiness’ stage.
  • Announced the amendment of its licence application to add 500K SQ. FT. of outdoor cultivation area
  • Phase 1 is located on 95 acres of agricultural farmland in Low, Québec.
  • Option exists to acquire more land if needed
  • Facility will focus on GMP (higher production grade) pharma-grade cultivation and food-grade extracted inputs

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FULL DISCLOSURE: North Bud Farms is an advertising client of AGORA Internet Relations Corp.

betterU $BTRU.ca announces new partnership with Pearson $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:03 AM on Monday, March 4th, 2019
  • Announced partnership with Pearson, a digital learning company
  • To help working professionals update their skills and progress in their careers, Pearson India offers Pearson Professional Programs (PPP) in partnership with leading higher education institutions, faculty and content providers from around the world

OTTAWA, March 04, 2019 — betterU Education Corp. (the “Company” or “betterU”) is pleased to announce our partnership with Pearson, a digital learning company.

To help working professionals update their skills and progress in their careers, Pearson India offers Pearson Professional Programs (PPP) in partnership with leading higher education institutions, faculty and content providers from around the world. This partnership will allow betterU to offer the courses by Pearson Professional Programs, on the education-to-employment platform.

Pearson Professional Programs has partnered with leading educational institutions, faculty and content providers like Columbia University, London School of Business and others from around the world to help working professionals update their skills and progress in their careers. The blended executive education programs offered by PPP span a variety of functions and industries, for participants of varying seniority levels (top, senior and middle management). It offers courses that are relevant to the current needs of evolving workplaces like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning etc.

“Pearson shares betterU’s vision of helping learners’ upskill for the needs of tomorrow,” said, Sameer Vatsa, Country Head of India, betterU.

Commenting on the partnership Varun Dhamija, Vice-President, Pearson Professional Programs, Pearson India said, “In today’s fast-paced business climate, it is important to develop the right skills among professionals to become tomorrow’s business leaders. We are delighted to partner with betterU to offer our cutting-edge programs that will help professionals sharpen skills to meet business and industry-specific needs.”

About betterU

betterU, a global education-to-employment platform, aims to provide access to quality education from around the world to foster growth and opportunity to those who want to better their lives. The company plans to bridge the prevailing gap in the education and job industry and enhance the lives of its prospective learners by developing an integrated education-to-employment ecosystem. betterU’s offerings can be categorized into several broad functions: to complement school programs with flexible KG-12 programs preparing children for next stage of education, to provide access to global educational opportunities from leading educators, to foster an exceptional educational environment by providing befitting skills that lead to a better career, to bridge the gap between one’s existing education and prospective job requirement by training them and lastly, to connect the end user to various job opportunities.

www.betterU.ca and www.betterU.in

About Pearson Professional Programs

Pearson Professional Programs offer custom learning opportunities that focus on blended and applied learning. The programs are learner-centric, scalable, cost-effective and most important aligned with learner’s career goals. These programs use different learning formats (Live online, Classroom, Self-Paced eLearning, Coaching etc.) which are carefully designed, based on specific learning gaps & objectives, participant profile, and other critical pedagogical considerations. Pearson partners with leading universities, faculty and content providers from around the world to curate content that supports organizations and individuals to address their diverse learning needs. For more information, please visit http://pearson-professional.com/.

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

This press release may contain forward-looking statements and information, which may involve risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with betterU’s growth, the state of the financial markets, regulatory risks and other factors. There can be no assurance or guarantees that any statements of forward-looking information contained in this release will prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These and all subsequent written and oral statements containing forward-looking information are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the dates they are made and expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, betterU disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers should not place undue reliance on any statements of forward-looking information that speak only as of the date of this release. Further information on betterU’s public filings, including their most recent audited consolidated financial statements, are available at www.sedar.com.

On behalf of the Board of Director,
betterU Education Corp.
Brad Loiselle, CEO

CONTACT INFORMATION

Investor Relations
1-613-695-4100
Email: [email protected]

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North Bud Farms $NBUD.ca Upgrades to OTCQB to Engage and Expand U.S. Investor Audience $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:57 AM on Monday, March 4th, 2019
  • Company have been approved for and will commence trading on the OTCQB venture marketplace, operated by OTC Markets Group, under the ticker symbol NOBDF.
  • The Company also announced its strategy to create greater opportunity for its shareholders and attract new U.S. retail and institutional investors by providing transparency via this listing.

TORONTO, March 04, 2019 — North Bud Farms Inc. (CSE: NBUD) (OTCQB: NOBDF) (“NORTHBUD” or the “Company”) today announced that effective today, shares of the Company have been approved for and will commence trading on the OTCQB venture marketplace, operated by OTC Markets Group, under the ticker symbol NOBDF. The Company also announced its strategy to create greater opportunity for its shareholders and attract new U.S. retail and institutional investors by providing transparency via this listing.

“We are extremely pleased to announce our listing to the OTCQB Venture Marketplace,” said Ryan Brown, CEO of North Bud Farms Inc.  “NORTHBUD is committed to the high level of financial and corporate disclosure that is required for this listing category which further demonstrates significant improvement in how we are categorized in the public markets. This move represents our expansion in growing our U.S. investor shareholder base as we believe that trading on the OTCQB will enhance trading liquidity and continue to increase market adoption of our business model, thereby enhancing shareholder value.” 

The OTCQB is considered by the SEC as an established public market for the purpose of determining the public market price when registering securities for resale with the SEC. The OTCQB dramatically increases transparency, reporting standards, management certification and compliance requirements, the majority of broker dealers trade stocks on the OTCQB. Historically this has resulted in greater liquidity and awareness for companies that reach the OTCQB tier.

McMillan LLP serves as NORTHBUD’s OTCQB advisor, responsible for providing professional guidance on OTCQB requirements and U.S. securities laws. U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

About North Bud Farms Inc.
North Bud Farms Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary GrowPros MMP Inc. which was acquired in February 2018, is pursuing a licence under The Cannabis Act.  North Bud Farms Inc. is constructing a state-of-the-art purpose-built cannabis production facility located on 95 acres of Agricultural Land in Low, Quebec. North Bud Farms Inc. will be focused on Pharmaceutical and Food Grade cannabinoid production in preparation for the legalization of edibles and ingestible products scheduled for October 2019.

For more information visit: www.northbud.com

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

Forward-looking statements
Certain statements included in this press release constitute forward-looking information or statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”), including those identified by the expressions “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “should” and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect current expectations regarding future results or events. This press release contains forward- looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and various estimates, factors and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risk factors included in North Bud Farms Inc.’s final long form prospectus dated August 21, 2018 which is available under the issuer’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
North Bud Farms Inc.
Edward Miller
VP, IR & Communications
Office: (855) 628-3420 ext. 3
[email protected] 

NOTICE: Iconic Minerals $ICM.ca $BVTEF Featured On Fox Business Network – Sunday March 3, 2019 $LI.ca $MGG.ca $PAC.ca $CYP.ca $NEV.ca $SX.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:03 PM on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019

 
NOTICE: Iconic Minerals – Fox Business Network – Sunday March, 3, 2019

The Company would like to give notice to its shareholders that the Company’s CEO (Richard Kern) will be featured on national Fox Business Network on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 10:37 PM Eastern, 9:37 PM Central, 8:37 PM Mountain and 7:37 PM Pacific Time

In this five minute segment, Richard Kern will be providing comments on the lithium industry while onsite in Nevada, at the Bonnie Claire property.

Please keep in mind that the allotted time slot may not be exact, and the segment could air within an hour of the above scheduled times.

On Behalf of the Iconic Team

betterU Education Corp. $BTRU.ca announces results for the Third Quarter ended September 30, 2018 $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:01 PM on Friday, March 1st, 2019
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OTTAWA, March 01, 2019 — betterU Education Corp. (TSX VENTURE:BTRU) (FRANKFURT:5OGA), (the “Company” or “betterU”) announced today it has filed its financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2018. betterU is a Global Education Marketplace for emerging markets. The Company aggregates education, educational services and employment services from quality Institutions including universities, colleges, Industry leaders and corporations from around the world and makes their programs available to students through the betterU marketplace. betterU has now over 20,000 programs available.

Highlights for the nine months ended December 31, 2018 include:

  • For the quarter, the Company reported revenues of $13,728, and a net loss of $867,214.
     
  • On October 15th, 2018, betterU entered into two loan agreements totaling $613,000 and entered into an agreement with AIP Asset Management Inc., (AIP) for an investment of $2.5 million to support ongoing operations and growth until the TUC funding is received. AIP and betterU are working through all the definitive agreements in connection with this funding.
     
  • On October 30, 2018, the Company provided an update on the investment progress.

    According to a written update provided to betterU on October 28th, 2018 by Mr. Kenny Ho, CFO and Chairman of TUC Co. Ltd., (“TUC”) Mr. Ho indicated that he arrived in Tokyo, Japan to review the amendments on Wednesday, October 17th and that they completed the required documents on Friday, October 19th. Mr. Ho further indicated in writing to betterU that he has decided to remain in Tokyo until the funds have been released. Mr. Ho expects there will be no further delays yet has not provided betterU with definitive timelines for the release of funds. While Mr. Ho also indicated that he expects the funds to be released shortly, betterU is reluctant to commit to any dates having experienced many previous delays. “While we remain confident in this opportunity, the ongoing delays and missed timelines provided by TUC have proven to be difficult in managing market expectations. Our focus has been and continues to be on the development and growth of betterU,” said Brad Loiselle, President/CEO of betterU.

Outlook:

  • On Jan. 17, 2019 the Company provided following updates on its funding activities:

    The Company has completed a $1,250,000 equity investment by HT Overseas Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of HT Media Limited, (“HT”) for the purchase of 2,976,190 common shares of the Corporation at $0.42 per share (the “Private Placement”) with a hold period expiring on May 17, 2019. As previously announced on December 21, 2017, HT’s $10 million investment is provided to betterU in eight (8) tranches over two years, this being the 3rd tranche with the full investment immediately being paid to HT’s Media Groups by betterU to support betterU’s mass marketing efforts across India.

    The Company, over the last few months, has been working on multiple funding opportunities motivated by the ongoing delays from the $100M investment from TUC Co, Ltd. (“TUC”). These delays have not been explained in detail to betterU because according to GDS Holdings Ltd. (“GDS”), they are under confidentiality agreements with their investment partners. betterU has received over 400 emails over the last year with discussions not only with TUC and GDS, but also with other organizations that are also part of TUC’s investment portfolio. betterU has been in active discussions with the CEOs for multiple groups in Canada and the USA with whom TUC and GDS have also promised funding. Despite the ongoing support and assurances made by TUC and GDS however, with these ongoing delays, it is not sustainable for betterU to rely solely on TUC or GDS, so betterU has had no choice but to seek other investment opportunities as outlined further below. betterU’s agreement with TUC and GDS will remain active and when and if GDS funds are released they will be in accordance with the terms of the agreement executed by TUC and betterU on February 1, 2018.

    The Term Sheet with AIP Asset Management Inc., AIP Inc. (“AIP”) for financing of $2.5 Million previously announced October 15, 2018, is currently under review by betterU. AIP requires as a condition to closing the financing that a subordination agreement (“SA”) be executed by the creditors of betterU. After betterU’s creditors reviewed the SA provided by AIP, they felt it was punitive to their rights as creditors and decided not to sign it. betterU has been in discussions with AIP to determine alternative solutions and while AIP is willing to provide betterU with more time, at a cost, they still require that betterU’s creditors execute on the SA. A further update to the market will be forthcoming as this materializes further.

    Additionally, in early October 2018, betterU was invited to present to dozens of investors organized by a Montreal investor relations firm known to betterU, Mi3. During these events, betterU was introduced to the CEO of Quantiium Capital Management Corporation (“QCMC”) an alternative funding group located in Montreal QC who expressed interest in betterU. Over subsequent months, betterU met with their leadership teams in Montreal, Toronto and at betterU’s office in Ottawa. Following QCMC’s due diligence process, a Letter of Intent was offered and executed by both parties on December 5, 2018 which supports an investment of 5 Million Euro (approximately CND$7.5M) through a credit facility backed by QCMC. The agreements are currently under development with QCMC and the credit facility is expected to be issued in favour of betterU. Further details will be provided to the market as the agreements and timelines materialize.

    All investments are subject to board of director and TSXV approvals.  The Company wants to emphasize that they have no control over the timelines of these investments.
  • On Jan. 29, 2019, the Company announced that the successful acquisition of two corporate training contracts worth $26,812 with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Mahatransco), both located in Mumbai, India. These two training programs come on the heels of betterU’s efforts to enhance their revenue focus and after the successful completion of other such training programs and custom development projects with groups such as Central Bank of India, Dena Bank, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Blue Star, Dimension Data, Evry India and Acliv Technologies.

Additional information concerning the Company, including its audited consolidated financial statements and its Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) for the year ended March 31, 2018 can be found at www.sedar.com.

About betterU

betterU, an online education technology company, aims to provide access to quality education from around the world in order to foster growth and opportunity to those who want to better their lives. The Company plans to bridge the prevailing gap in the education and job industry and enhance the lives of its prospective learners by developing an integrated ecosystem. betterU’s offerings can be categorized into four broad functions: to compliment school programs with flexible KG-12 programs preparing children for their next stage of education, to foster an exceptional educational environment by providing befitting skills that lead to a better career, to bridge the gap between one’s existing education and prospective job requirement by training them and lastly, to connect the end user to various job opportunities.

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

By their nature, forward-looking statements include assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future results, conditions, actions or events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. If and when forward-looking statements are set out in this news release, betterU will also set out the material risk factors or assumptions used to develop the forward-looking statements. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. The future outcomes that relate to forward-looking statements may be influenced by many factors, including, but not limited to: industry cyclicality; the ability to secure third party agreements; successful integration of betterU’s system with third party technology; competition; reduction in demand for products; collection from customers; relationships with suppliers; product liability; intellectual property; reliance on key personnel; environmental; interest rates; uninsured and underinsured losses; operating hazards; risks of future legal proceedings; income tax matters; credit facilities; availability and terms of financing; distribution of securities; restrictions on potential growth; effect of market interest rates on price of securities; and potential dilution. betterU does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, please visit
http://www.betteru.ca/investor-overview/

Jason Burke, CFO

Investor Relations 1-613-695-4100 ex 233
Email: [email protected]

Bougainville Ventures Inc $BOG.ca – Why The Cannabis Sector Has More Room to Run $CROP.ca $VP.ca NF.ca $MCOA

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Why The Cannabis Sector Has More Room to Run

  • Positive developments are palpable in the marijuana industry.
  • Be it acquisitions, expansion into industries like food, beverage, tobacco and cosmetics or legalization, things are increasingly falling into place for marijuana.

From Sanghamitra Saha: Positive developments are palpable in the marijuana industry. Be it acquisitions, expansion into industries like food, beverage, tobacco and cosmetics or legalization, things are increasingly falling into place for marijuana. ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ – Free Report) is up 48.7% this year and appears to have more room to run.

Will FDA Regulate CBD in April?

There is growing demand for uses of CBD, a non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, in food, drinks and cosmetics. Naturally, companies selling food and drinks with CBD want FDA regulation for the industry. Though the U.S. FDA has forbidden companies from infusing CBD in food, many drink companies have announced plans to use it.

Congress legalized hemp products, including most CBD, in December in the 2018 Farm Bill. The FDA now has to set new rules for the industry. Amid ongoing legal uncertainty, which is causing quite an upheaval for the rising industry, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s latest comment brought good news for the industry. He said “public meetings will be held sometime in April to hear from relevant parties on how best to regulate CBD derived from hemp,” per MarketWatch.

Marijuana for Pets Too?

Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart has teamed up with Canadian marijuana producer Canopy Growth CGC) as an adviser to help in the development and launch of a line of pot-based products for humans and animals, per Reuters.

The joining of Martha Stewart came with the deal between Sequential Brands Group Inc. (SQBG â€“ Free Report) (up 40% on Feb 28) and Canopy Growth (up 3.6% on the day). Sequential Brands, which is a licensing and brand management company, owns Stewart’s media company Living Omnimedia since Dec 2015.Substantial Growth Prospect in Hemp-CBD Market

The Hemp Business Journal estimates that sales in the hemp-CBD market will shoot up from $390 million in 2018, to about $1.3 billion by 2022. As U.S. cannabis companies are still under regulatory prohibitions, Canadian operators are looking for ways to expand their reach by mergers and acquisitions, per the source. And the hemp-CBD market offers lucrative opportunities for this. This is because the 2018 Farm Bill subjects hemp and its derivatives to agricultural products category rather than controlled substances.

Canopy Growth has plans to invest between $100 million and $150 million in a hemp industrial park in New York state, per Reuters. Meanwhile, Canada’s Tilray(TLRY â€“ Free Report) is working with Authentic Brands Group on a line of consumer products. Tilray announced an acquisition of the world’s largest hemp food maker Manitoba Harvest for about $318 million in February. Arcadia Biosciences Inc. (RKDA â€“ Free Report) – which normally develops food ingredients from wheat and soybeans – saw its shares jumping 49% on Feb 28 after it divulged plans to foray into the hemp industry (read: Top ETF Stories of February).

Source: https://etfdailynews.com/2019/03/01/why-the-cannabis-sector-has-more-room-to-run/

New Age Metals Inc. $NAM.ca – Riding the #palladium wave, #Implats to build new mine in 2021 $WG.ca $XTM.ca $WM.ca $PDL.ca $GLEN

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Riding the palladium wave, Implats to build new mine in 2021

  • The price of palladium has been on a tear in recent months, overtaking the gold price.
  • This has all been down to a massive supply deficit that has existed since 2012 and the situation is expected to remain this way for the next few years.

By Gareth van Zyl

JOHANNESBURG — The price of palladium has been on a tear in recent months, overtaking the gold price. This has all been down to a massive supply deficit that has existed since 2012 and the situation is expected to remain this way for the next few years. Amid this backdrop, miner Implats believes palladium isn’t in a bubble and that demand for the metal could continue for the next few years to come. That’s why Implats is now building a new palladium mine in the Waterberg that will come online in 2024. South Africa’s mining sector will certainly welcome this development and, hopefully, it will help breathe new life into the sector. Helping fuel Cyril Ramaphosa’s drive for jobs. – Gareth van Zyl

By Felix Njini

(Bloomberg) – Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. plans to start building a new palladium mine that could begin producing as soon as 2024 as the company’s outlook for metals turns bullish.

Implats, as the second-biggest platinum miner is known, plans to start work on the Waterberg project in South Africa in 2021, Chief Executive Officer Nico Muller said. The producer is also considering boosting output at its jointly held Mimosa mine in Zimbabwe by 30% as it bets on a long-term shift in platinum-group metals prices, Muller said.

A surge in palladium prices and a weaker rand is dispelling the gloom that gripped South African miners just a year ago. The metal used in pollution-control devices for car engines is forecast to remain in deficit for an eighth straight year in 2019, and Implats isn’t the only company seeking new sources of supply. The world’s top platinum supplier, Anglo American Platinum Ltd., is studying plans to ramp up palladium output through the expansion of its flagship Mogalakwena mine.

“I believe the change in PGMs is structural and not cyclical, so we are fully confident that the buoyant market we see today is going to prevail for the next 10 years,” Muller told reporters in Johannesburg after announcing earnings Thursday. “When you contemplate a project like this, you have to have a long-range view, and we have a very bullish position at the moment.”

Read also: Amplats declares biggest dividend since 2008 as Palladium surges

Despite a stronger market for platinum-group metals and improved liquidity, Implats is sticking with plans to restructure loss-making mines at its Rustenburg complex, Muller said. Implats will evaluate options to boost output in existing businesses and may consider assets outside its current portfolio, the CEO said.

The shares have rallied 63% this year.

Implats will exercise its options to increase its stake to more than 50% from 15% of the Waterberg project, which is being developed jointly with Platinum Group Metals Ltd. and Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp. The deposit could produce about 450,000 ounces of palladium and about 290,000 ounces of platinum a year, initial studies show. The high proportion of palladium means raising money is unlikely to be a major concern, Muller said.

“I don’t see financing to be a material barrier to our ability to execute the project,” Muller said.

Source: https://www.biznews.com/good-hope-project/2019/03/01/riding-palladium-wave-implats-build-new-mine-2021