Aura Signs Master Grower for Israel

Aura Health Inc. (CSE:BUZZ) is pleased to announce the signing of master grower, Adrian Richelmi, to build and operate HolyCanna’s 60,000 square foot greenhouse facilty in Israel. Aura is a debt holder of HolyCanna that converts into 54% equity (see press release dated November 23, 2018).

Adrian offers over 15 years of expertise in growing medical cannabis for both soilless soil and hydroponics projects.  His resume includes designing and building large scale production facilities along with extensive knowledge of industry standards and best construction practices. Adrian graduated from George Brown College with honors, specializing in architecture and design.

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Canopy Growth and Acreage Holdings Remind Shareholders to Vote FOR Canopy Growth’s Plan to Acquire Acreage

  • Shareholders are encouraged to vote before the deadline of 10:00 am (EST) on June 17, 2019
  • Canopy Growth’s brands, technology and know-how is anticipated to provide Acreage with a significant advantage in an increasingly competitive U.S. market and fuel Acreage’s growth.
  • Acreage shareholders will benefit from Acreage’s ability to achieve its growth strategy with an anticipated reduced cost of capital based on Canopy Growth affiliation.
  • Canopy Growth shareholders will benefit from accelerated and turnkey access to the U.S. cannabis market upon the closing of the Transaction.
  • Management of both firms believe they will create greater shareholder value together than as competitors in the U.S.

Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth”) (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) andAcreage Holdings (CSE:ACRG.U, OTC:ACRGF, FSE:0VZ) (together, the “Companies”) thank shareholders for their overwhelming support to date and remind shareholders to vote on the applicable resolutions in connection with the proposed acquisition of Acreage by Canopy Growth (the “Transaction”), before the voting deadline of 10:00 am (EST) on Monday, June 17, 2019.

1 + 1 = Global Leadership: Joining Forces Today Provides for a Strategic Advantage Greater Than Either Company Could Build Alone

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RISE Life Science Launches Retail Location on Main Street in Santa Monica, California

RISE Life Science Corp. (CSE:RLSC) (the “Company and/or “RISE”) is pleased to announce that it has launched its first Life Bloom Organics retail location in Santa Monica, California.

The Santa Monica store sells the entire Life Bloom OrganicsTM brand hemp-based CBD product line and other branded lifestyle accessories. It will also carry RISE’s KarezzaTM brand hemp-based CBD sexual wellness product line. The Company anticipates that the location will be used for events and pop-ups with partner brands and retailers, further broadening RISE’s consumer reach.

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TruTrace Technologies To Commence Trading on CSE June 14th

TruTrace Technologies Inc. (TSXV:TTT, OTC:BKKSF) (“TruTrace” or the “Company”), creator of the first fully-integrated blockchain platform that registers and tracks intellectual property for the cannabis industry, is pleased to announce that its shares will begin trading at market open on Friday, June 14th, 2019 on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) under the symbol “TTT.”  Effective at the close of business on Thursday, June 13, 2019, the common shares were delisted from TSX Venture Exchange at the request of the Company.

“This is the start of an exciting new chapter for TruTrace Technologies and one that enables us to pursue development opportunities outside of Canada, such as our intent to integrate our technology into the hemp based CBD industry, amongst other initiatives,” said TruTrace CEO Robert Galarza. “With this move, we can officially open our Los Angelesoffice, expand operations and take advantage of the significant business opportunities south of the border. The CSE listing should provide TruTrace with increased visibility with prospective global investors, improved liquidity and a more diversified shareholder base.”

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Khiron Announces Changes to Leadership Team with Appointment of Wendy Kaufman as CFO

 Khiron Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV:KHRN), (OTCQB: KHRNF), (Frankfurt: A2JMZC), a cannabis company with core operations in Latin America, today announced the appointment of Wendy Kaufman as CFO, effective July 2, 2019. Ms. Kaufman, a Chartered Professional Accountant, brings over 20 years of international financial experience, having served most recently as CFO at Pasinex Resources Limited.  Ms. Kaufman has significant experience with Latin American operations, gained during her tenure as CFO at Primero Mining Corporation, and previously in her role as Vice President, Finance and Treasury at Inmet Mining Corporation, among other executive management positions.

Alvaro Torres, CEO of Khiron, stated, “On behalf of our management team and Board of Directors, I welcome Wendy to Khiron.  We are confident that Wendy’s financial leadership and experience will be of great value to Khiron and our stakeholders as we continue to grow our operations and brands in Latin America and internationally.”

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Relevium Takes Major Step in Latam to Acquire Lifeline Pharma in Cali, Colombia

Relevium Technologies Inc. (TSXV:RLV, OTCQB:RLLVF; FWB:6BX) (the “Company” or “Relevium”), is pleased to announce that Biocannabix Health Corporation (“Biocannabix”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Relevium has executed on June 12, 2019 a binding agreement to acquire the shares of Lifeline Pharma SAS, a Cali based cultivation and extraction business in the burgeoning agro pharma market in Colombia.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PARTNERSHIP WITH LIFELINE

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