LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Oct. 28, 2016) – Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:APH)(OTCQB:APHQF) is pleased to announce that Arlene Dickinson was elected as a new director at the Company’s annual general meeting held on October 27, 2016. On the same date, the Company granted 50,000 options to purchase common stock to Ms. Dickinson, at an exercise price of $3.70, for a term of three years, pursuant to the Company’s incentive stock option plan.

Ms. Dickinson, owner and CEO of Venture Communications, a company she grew from a small, local firm to one of the largest independent agencies in Canada, is also the CEO of District Ventures and Youinc.com, companies all aimed at helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial companies. She is a two time best-selling author, accomplished speaker, and is best known for her role as a Dragon for 8 seasons on the award-winning CBC series Dragons Den.

Ms. Dickinson’s leadership has been recognized many times, including Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100, the Pinnacle Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, as well as PROFIT and Chatelaine’s Top 100 Women Business Owners . She is also a Marketing Hall of Legends inductee.

“We are very pleased to have Arlene join the board. The former Dragon will provide valuable marketing experience and a no holds barred approach to future strategic directions,” said Vic Neufeld, Chief Executive Officer.

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About Aphria

Aphria Inc., one of Canada’s lowest cost producers, produces, supplies and sells medical cannabis. Located in Leamington, Ontario, the greenhouse capital of Canada. Aphria is truly powered by sunlight, allowing for the most natural growing conditions available. We are committed to providing pharma-grade medical cannabis, superior patient care while balancing patient economics and returns to shareholders. We are the first public licenced producer to report positive cash flow from operations and the first to report positive earnings in consecutive quarters.

For more information, visit www.Aphria.com.

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