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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.
OSC says no reasonable prospect of conviction in CannTrust case

OSC says no reasonable prospect of conviction in CannTrust case

TORONTO — The Ontario Securities Commission says it no longer has a reasonable prospect of convicting three former cannabis company leaders linked to securities offences at CannTrust Holdings Inc.
Climate change affecting Christmas tree farms across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, expert say

Climate change affecting Christmas tree farms across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, expert say

VANCOUVER — The effects of climate change are taking a toll on Christmas tree farms across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, with one forestry expert and the head of the Canadian Christmas Tree Association saying the sector that's already undergoing shifts will need to adapt.
Halifax long-term care facility gets funding to boost use of locally produced food

Halifax long-term care facility gets funding to boost use of locally produced food

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is looking to move toward its goal of having 20 per cent of food purchases come from local sources by 2030 through a new financial incentive for institutions with large kitchens.
CannTrust CEO was warned over illicit pot growing: former compliance worker

CannTrust CEO was warned over illicit pot growing: former compliance worker

TORONTO — A former director of quality and compliance at CannTrust Holdings Inc. says he warned the company's chief executive that Health sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ could levy penalties if the firm grew cannabis in unlicensed rooms at its Niagara, Ont. facility.