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Competition Bureau raises concerns over Bunge-Viterra deal
GATINEAU, Que. — It's likely that Bunge Ltd.'s US$8.2-billion deal to acquire Viterra Ltd. would "substantially" reduce competition in the grain and canola oil markets, the Competition Bureau says.
Apr 23, 2024 3:07 PM
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B.C. to increase local milk production with $25-million factory investment
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The British Columbia government is contributing up to $25 million toward the expansion of a milk production plant aimed at boosting the supply of locally sourced food.
Apr 23, 2024 1:49 PM
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Quebec farmers have been protesting since December. Is anyone listening?
SHERBROOKE, Que. — On Monday morning in Sherbrooke, Que., dozens of tractors slowly rolled along a stretch of road between the regional offices of Quebec's farmers association and the Agriculture Department a few hundred meters away.
Apr 23, 2024 2:00 AM
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Deal to protect ranch from development means family can keep raising cattle there
LETHBRIDGE, Alta.
Apr 22, 2024 2:00 AM
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Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought
CALGARY — More than three dozen major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to voluntarily curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summer, but critics warn the deals won't do enough to address the issue.
Apr 19, 2024 3:48 PM
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Plant-based sector focused on better price, taste and texture amid consumer wariness
TORONTO — The plant-based protein industry is focused on improving the price, taste and texture of its products as it weathers a period of consumer wariness brought on by the rising cost of living.
Apr 18, 2024 7:41 AM
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What measures were missing from the 2024 federal budget
TORONTO — The federal budget tabled on Tuesday introduced $53 billion in new spending, but not everyone got what they were looking for. Here's a look at some of the measures not included in the Liberals government's fiscal plans.
Apr 17, 2024 2:34 PM
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Tilray shares sink after it reports US$105M Q3 loss and cuts adjusted EBITDA guidance
LEAMINGTON, Ont. — Shares of cannabis company Tilray Brands Inc. were down more than 20 per cent after it reported its latest quarterly results and cut its full-year guidance. Tilray shares closed down 71 cents at $2.
Apr 9, 2024 2:40 PM
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Alberta irrigators' study proposes $5 billion in water storage for drier future
Alberta's irrigation district managers are proposing a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation in the province's south as the region faces increasingly tight supplies of the vital resource.
Apr 5, 2024 1:22 PM
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What consumers can do to support local farmers
Farming has never been a vocation for individuals looking for easy work. Farmers typically work long hours, braving the elements regardless of how unpleasant the weather may be.
Apr 5, 2024 6:15 AM
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