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Legal recreational marijuana sales start in Connecticut

Legal recreational marijuana sales start in Connecticut

MONTVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's first round of recreational cannabis sales for adults 21 and older began Tuesday at seven existing medical marijuana establishments across the state, less than two years after Gov.
Tilray CEO 'frustrated' with 'slow' march toward U.S. legalization, reports Q2 loss

Tilray CEO 'frustrated' with 'slow' march toward U.S. legalization, reports Q2 loss

Tilray Brands Inc. reported a second-quarter net loss of US$61.6 million in its most recent quarter as it temporarily slowed cannabis production because of the "longer-than-anticipated march toward legalization" in some markets.
Months-long saga of runaway cattle in Quebec comes to an end with weekend capture

Months-long saga of runaway cattle in Quebec comes to an end with weekend capture

MONTREAL — The remaining fugitive cattle that had been on the lam in central Quebec since July were finally recaptured over the weekend, bringing an end to an unusual saga that has involved cowboys and covert nighttime operations.
Global food prices in 2022 hit record high amid drought, war

Global food prices in 2022 hit record high amid drought, war

ROME (AP) — Global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oils were the highest on record last year even after falling for nine months in a row, the U.N.
Aurora Cannabis closes sale of Aurora Polaris facility for $15M in gross proceeds

Aurora Cannabis closes sale of Aurora Polaris facility for $15M in gross proceeds

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it has closed the sale of its Aurora Polaris facility. The company says gross proceeds from the sale totalled about $15 million.
From seed to store: A look at the rising cost of bread

From seed to store: A look at the rising cost of bread

Imagine a farmer, some seeds of grain and a Prairie field in spring.
Four runaway cows in Quebec caught in covert operation and returned to thankful owner

Four runaway cows in Quebec caught in covert operation and returned to thankful owner

QUEBEC — It took a covert operation after nightfall and the help of freshly fallen snow to round up four cows from a herd of cattle that have been on the loose for months in central Quebec, an official with Quebec's farmers union said Monday.
Four cows have been captured in a small Quebec town after months on the loose

Four cows have been captured in a small Quebec town after months on the loose

QUEBEC — After several months on the run, four cows from a herd of runaway cattle were captured on Saturday night in St-Sévère, Que.
Hexo reports $52.1M net loss in Q2, announces share consolidation

Hexo reports $52.1M net loss in Q2, announces share consolidation

GATINEAU, Que. — Hexo Corp. says its most recent quarter delivered a $52.1 million net loss as the cannabis company purged unprofitable products and streamlined its business. The Gatineau, Que.
Former CannTrust leaders acquitted in unlicensed growing trial

Former CannTrust leaders acquitted in unlicensed growing trial

TORONTO — An Ontario court has acquitted three former cannabis leaders charged with offences linked to unlicensed growing at a Niagara area greenhouse. The ex-CannTrust Holdings Inc.