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VANCOUVER, BC / TheNewswire / February 4, 2016 - Enertopia Corporation (ENRT-OTCBB) (TOP-CSE) (the "Company" or "Enertopia") is pleased to announce it has engaged Mr. Olivier Vincent as a consultant and an Advisor to the Board to the Company's new Health and Wellness Technology Division.
Mr. Olivier Vincent heads up digital marketing company LocalSphere - a venture that offers all digital marketing solutions for the local world. Mr Vincent is likely best known for leading the fast-growing and innovative Canpages local search business before selling that venture for $225 million in 2010. He is also the founder or co-founder of over 8 digital start-up companies.
Mr. Vincent will be reporting directly to the Board of Directors in his assessment of the growing field of electronic apps for use in cognitive health and gaming. This aligns with our corporate vision for education based options for healing and better overall wellness.
"I am thrilled to have an opportunity to assist Enertopia to move it forward in technology and benefit from the continued mobile revolution and opportunities" said Mr. Vincent.
Technology for mobile apps can be effective tools that can allow for therapy to be more accessible, efficient, and portable for those with health related concerns.
Last year saw the first time ever mobile gaming apps revenue surpassed PC and console gaming revenues. It is estimated that total gaming revenue will surpass $40.9 billion dollars by 2017 with a current growth rate above 45% per annum. The mobile health market is expected to reach $26 billion by 2017 and $59.15 billion by 2020.
The Company believes that the influence of trends in the advancement of technology provides the potential for successful companies to carve out exciting opportunities for its community and stakeholders. "We are very excited to have Mr. Olivier Vincent join our team. We are a Company that offers opportunities to individuals that provides options for everyone to better their health and lives. Enertopia is devoted to taking every measure possible to make this happen for our community," Stated President / CEO Robert McAllister
In connection with the appointment to the advisory board and consulting agreement Mr. Vincent has been issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock and has been granted 100,000 Stock Options.
The securities referred to herein will not be or have not been 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 registration requirements.
About Enertopia
The Company's mission is to empower people with a better way of living through healthy lifestyle choices in helping you live your life your way. Our core values of honesty, integrity, and commitment help to define our corporate practices and demonstrate our dedication in helping individuals whether they are encountering health issues based on age, diet or have suffered a traumatic physical, mental or an emotional event.
Enertopia's shares are quoted in Canada with symbol TOP and in the United States with symbol ENRT. For additional information, please visit www.enertopia.com or call
Robert McAllister: (250) 765-6412
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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