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Orchids, veggies and beer: pot producers pivot in tough market

Orchids, veggies and beer: pot producers pivot in tough market

When Miguel Martin first visited Bevo Agtech Inc.’s Langley, B.C., greenhouse, he saw potential bursting from every corner. Hundreds of trays of tomato seedlings stretched away under the glow of LED lights.
Here's a list of September inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of September inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.8 per cent in September, Statistics Canada says.
Here's a list September inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list September inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 3.8 per cent in September, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 4.1 per cent (3.8) — Prince Edward Island: 2.
TD Bank says Charles Schwab stake expected to add $156M for Q4

TD Bank says Charles Schwab stake expected to add $156M for Q4

TORONTO — TD Bank Group says its stake in Charles Schwab Corp. is expected to translate into $156 million of reported equity in net income for its fourth quarter.
More than half of small and medium firms affected by extreme weather: KPMG in Canada

More than half of small and medium firms affected by extreme weather: KPMG in Canada

TORONTO — KPMG in Canada says almost 60 per cent of small- and medium-sized businesses across the country have been affected by extreme weather events this year.
Wave of billion-dollar oilpatch deals a sign of bullish Canadian energy sector

Wave of billion-dollar oilpatch deals a sign of bullish Canadian energy sector

CALGARY — A wave of high-profile mergers and acquisitions in the Canadian oilpatch is a sign of an industry that is flush with cash and increasingly confident in the short- and medium-term outlook for fossil fuels, experts say.
Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia

Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine.
'Bizarre' that Canada lagging on sustainable aviation: Airbus Canada CEO

'Bizarre' that Canada lagging on sustainable aviation: Airbus Canada CEO

MONTREAL — Canada possesses the key factors to place it at the cutting edge of sustainable jet fuel — making it all the more "bizarre" that the country lags behind the United States and Europe in the race toward greener skies, says Airbus Canada's ch
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,620.80, up 157.94 points): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 22 cents, or 0.46 per cent, to $48.12 on 15.4 million shares.
Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company's future is at stake

Ford Executive Chair Bill Ford calls on autoworkers to end strike, says company's future is at stake

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford on Monday called on autoworkers to come together to end a monthlong strike that he says could cost the company the ability to invest in the future.
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