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Fort Lauderdale, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) ("Flora" or the "Company"), a consumer-packaged goods leader and pharmaceutical distributor, is applauding the reported historic move by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA") to reclassify cannabis from its list of Schedule I drugs to Schedule III, following a recommendation from the federal Health and Human Services Department ("HHS").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - The BC Bud Corporation (CSE: BCBC) (OTCQB: BCBCF) ("The BC Bud Co" or the "Company"), a house of high-quality cannabis brands based out of British Columbia, Canada, applauds the DEA and US Federal movement towards rescheduling cannabis.

Strengthens Focus on Innovation and Growth

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - European Energy Metals (TSXV: FIN) (FSE: W28) ("European Energy Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Finnish Pegmatite Project from Capella Minerals Ltd. ("Capella"). The Finnish Pegmatite Project was previously the subject to an earn-in agreement between the Company and Capella.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Metaguest.AI Incorporated (CSE: METG) ("Metaguest") is excited to announce its significant expansion in Miami, Florida. Metaguest has grown its partnerships to include 29 new hotel properties in the downtown Miami, South Beach, Brickell and surrounding areas, which all now feature Metaguest's digital concierge services and offerings. This strategic growth comes just in time for the highly anticipated Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, positioning Metaguest at the forefront of enhancing visitor experiences in its partner hotel properties during the marquee event.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Permex Petroleum Corporation (CSE: OIL) (OTC: OILCF) (FSE: 75P) ("Permex" or the "Company") announced today the appointment of Mr. Bradley Taillon by the Board of Directors as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Taillon has a wealth of experience working in operations and finance for both public and private junior Oil & Gas companies, particularly those focused on US and Permian Basin growth and development. Mr. Taillon's appointment follows the resignation of Mr. Mehran Ehsan who shall continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors and Vice President of Business Development. As CEO of Permex Petroleum since the Company's inception, Mr. Ehsan played a prominent role in the Company's formation and expansion.

Show marks North America Launch of advanced personal care solutions, AquaVITA®, Sharofeel DS, SharoHYAL® Moringa

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Hispania Resources Inc. (TSXV: ESPN) ("Hispania" or "the company"), a mineral exploration company focused on Spain, announced that it has retained a Canadian geological services company to complete technical reports in compliance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") ("NI 43-101 Report") Technical Reports at its recently acquired properties Otero and Lumbrales in Castille Y Leon, Spain.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - MediaValet (MV), a leading provider of enterprise digital asset management (DAM), video content management and creative operations software - in partnership with Marq, a leader in brand templating and enablement software - has launched MediaValet Templating, powered by Marq. This innovative feature merges MediaValet's robust capabilities with Marq's advanced templating system, significantly accelerating content use and amplifying the value of the creative content developed by marketing and creative teams.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - PharmaDrug Inc. (CSE: PHRX) (OTC Pink: LMLLF) ("PharmaDrug" or the "Company"), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of controlled-substances and natural medicines such as psychedelics and previously approved drugs, is pleased to announce that Sairiyo Therapeutics Inc. ("Sairiyo"), a company that is fifty-one percent (51%) owned by PharmaDrug and fourty-nine percent (49%) owned by PharmaTher Holdings Ltd. (CSE: PHRM) (OTCQB: PHRRF) ("PharmaTher"), has completed its clinical and regulatory package to evaluate Sairiyo's patented reformulated enteric coated version of orally bioavailable cepharanthine ("PD-001") as a potential treatment for infectious diseases and oncology in a Phase1 clinical study in Australia. Robert Steen, CEO and Chairman of PharmaDrug commented, "We are extremely excited to reach this milestone in the development of PD-001. With the application package now completed and the corporate subsidiary already set up in Australia, Sairiyo only needs to finalize its agreement with a research hospital in order to submit the application to the relevant regulatory bodies and ethics committees."Sairiyo's wholly-owned subsidiary in Australia, Sairiyo Therapeutics Australia Pty Ltd., will work with an Australian clinical research unit to submit the clinical and regulatory package to the Australian Human Research Ethics Committee for approval to conduct the human clinical study.

Saguenay, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS) (OTC: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) ("First Phosphate" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its Gold Sponsorship of THE Mining Investment Event of the North ("THE Event") to take place on June 4-6, 2024 at the Centre des Congrès in Québec City, Canada.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: VGANF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leading consolidator of emerging food brands, is pleased to announce that it has signed as of April 30th, 2024, an area development agreement for the province of Ontario for the contractual opening of 15 franchised restaurants of Via Cibo ("Via Cibo"), serving fast casual Italian street food made with fresh traditional ingredients.

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. (TSX: SOIL) (FSE: SMKA) (OTCQX: OILSF) ("Saturn" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the initial production results for its most recently drilled nine gross (9.0 net) wells, including the Company's first development of the Brazeau field in Central Alberta for Cardium light oil and natural gas. In addition, Saturn continued its successful development of conventional horizontal wells in Southeast Saskatchewan, with outstanding average initial production rates.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Vendetta Mining Corp. (TSXV: VTT) ("Vendetta" or the "Company") announces that Jiang Li has resigned as a director of the Company.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Gamelancer Media Corp. (TSX: VRTS) (OTCQB: GAMGF) (FSE: P93) (dba Vertiqal Studios) ("the Company") — Vertiqal Studios, a pioneer in digital video content creation and distribution, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ali Plonchak to its Board of Directors effective immediately.

Winnipeg, Manitoba--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Beyond Lithium Inc. (CSE:BY) (OTCQB: BYDMF) (the "Company" or "Beyond Lithium"), today announced a proposed non-brokered private placement of 2.5 million common shares of the Company that will qualify as "flow-through shares" (within the meaning of subsection 66 (15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the "Flow-Through Shares") at a price of $0.20 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $500,000 (the "Offering").

Woburn, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - SinglePoint Inc (CBOE: SING) ("SinglePoint" or "the Company") subsidiary Boston Solar, a proud partner of the Boston Red Sox and a leading provider of solar energy solutions, is pleased to announce the progression of its partnership with a Boston charter school, bringing sustainable energy solutions to the city of Boston. As the projects move from permitting to construction phase, Boston Solar is poised to deliver comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, underscoring its commitment to providing solar for all and driving positive change through renewable energy initiatives.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Prismo Metals Inc. (CSE: PRIZ) (OTCQB: PMOMF) (FSE: 7KU) ("Prismo" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Robertson as President of the Company. Mr. Robertson has been a technical advisor to Prismo since January 2023. Alain Lambert, currently the Executive Chairman of the Company will assume the role of CEO.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Quest Critical Metals Inc. (CSE: BULL) (OTCQB: DCNNF) (FSE: DCR0) (formerly Canadian Palladium Resources Inc.) ("Quest Critical Metals" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Research Capital Corporation (the "Agent"), in connection with a proposed best efforts private placement financing (the "Offering") for total proceeds of a minimum of $1,300,000.10 and up to a maximum of $3,000,000.15, consisting of a minimum of 3,714,286 units of the Company (the "Units") and up to a maximum of 8,571,429 Units at a price of $0.35 per Unit. Each Unit will be comprised of one common share in the authorized share structure of the Company (each, a "Common Share") and one Common Share purchase warrant (a "Warrant") of the Company. Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional Common Share (a "Warrant Share") of the Company at a price of $0.45 per Warrant Share for a period of two (2) years from the Closing Date (as defined below). In connection with the Offering, the Company will grant the Agent an option (the "Agent's Option") to increase the size of the Offering by up to 15% by giving written notice of the exercise of the Agent's Option, or a part thereof, to the Company at any time up to 48 hours prior to the closing of the Offering.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2024) - Pineapple Financial Inc. (NYSE American: PAPL), a leading tech-focused mortgage firm with an integrated network of partner brokerages and agents across Canada, will be participating in the EF Hutton Annual Global Conference, which will take place on May 15, 2024 at The Plaza Hotel in New York.