Local Agriculture

Montreal urban fish farmers say their Arctic char cuts greenhouse gases and waste

MONTREAL — A warehouse basement in an industrial area of Montreal, near the intersection of two highways, feels about as far from a fish habitat as it gets.

Aug 13, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Dairy industry woes push Saputo to revise earnings forecast

MONTREAL — Saputo Inc. has pushed back the target date to reach its earnings forecast amid flagging consumer demand for milk products across the globe.

Aug 11, 2023 11:23 AM Read more >

Aurora Cannabis slashes Q1 net loss as it eyes orchid business, further savings

Aurora Cannabis Inc. shaved $590.4 million off its net loss in its most recent quarter as it continued its search for savings and began laying the groundwork for a future orchid business.

Aug 10, 2023 5:36 PM Read more >

Hay production looking good in the Lakeland

With the summer now wearing off, local producers have had a good haying season, setting them up well for the upcoming fall and winter seasons.

Aug 10, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Canopy Growth sees $42M net loss in Q1 as cost reduction efforts continue

Canopy Growth Corp.

Aug 9, 2023 4:58 PM Read more >

Tilray to buy eight beer brands from Anheuser-Busch, tripling its beverages on tap

Tilray Brands Inc. is expanding its case of craft brews, announcing a deal to buy eight beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC. In a filing with the U.S.

Aug 8, 2023 6:18 AM Read more >

Quebec farmers seek help from government as crops devastated by heavy rains

SAINTE-CLOTILDE-DE-CHÂTEAUGUAY, Que. — Vegetable and berry producers in southern Quebec are asking for government help after torrential rains hit the province this summer and caused heavy losses.

Aug 4, 2023 2:19 PM Read more >

Nutrien announces strategic actions to cut costs amid economic headwinds

SASKATOON — Nutrien Ltd. is indefinitely pausing its potash production ramp-up and suspending work on its Geismar clean ammonia project after a period of "unprecedented volatility" in fertilizer markets, said chief executive Ken Seitz on Thursday.

Aug 3, 2023 3:03 PM Read more >

Maple Leaf Foods reports $53.7M net loss in Q2 as company faces inflationary pressure

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. said it lost $53.7 million in its most recent quarter as it grappled with inflation and other market headwinds.

Aug 3, 2023 2:21 PM Read more >

Correction: Suspect remains at large, but shelter in place lifted

Search continues for man, shelter in place lifted for Kikino area

Jul 25, 2023 7:38 PM Read more >