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Not nice: Baron Cohen sues Massachusetts cannabis dispensary

Not nice: Baron Cohen sues Massachusetts cannabis dispensary

BOSTON (AP) — Actor Sacha Baron Cohen has sued a Massachusetts cannabis dispensary he says used an image of his character Borat on a billboard without his permission, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court in Boston.
'Buy local' mindset on the rise as consumers, distributors seek food security

'Buy local' mindset on the rise as consumers, distributors seek food security

HALIFAX — As international supply chains heal from the tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic, agriculture industry players say the pandemic has increased demand for locally grown food.
Canada Life signs deal to buy employer health, dental services provider ClaimSecure

Canada Life signs deal to buy employer health, dental services provider ClaimSecure

WINNIPEG — The Canada Life Assurance Co. has signed a deal to buy ClaimSecure Inc., a company that provides health and dental claim management services to Canadian employers.
US consumer prices surge in June by the most since 2008

US consumer prices surge in June by the most since 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices for U.S. consumers jumped in June by the most in 13 years, evidence that a swift rebound in spending has run up against widespread supply shortages that have escalated the costs of many goods and services.
South African miner AngloGold Ashanti submits proposal to buy Corvus Gold

South African miner AngloGold Ashanti submits proposal to buy Corvus Gold

VANCOUVER — AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. says it has made an offer to buy the stake in Corvus Gold Inc. that it does not already own for about $460 million. The South African gold miner already holds a 19.
Gen Z, millennials playing a significant part in the Great Resignation trend

Gen Z, millennials playing a significant part in the Great Resignation trend

TORONTO — As the COVID-19 pandemic dragged on over the past 16 months, Vanessa Staniforth experienced both burnout and career stagnation in her job. “I started to feel stuck,” said the 30-year-old Ottawa-based software developer.
Organigram sees Q3 fortunes improve, posts $4M loss

Organigram sees Q3 fortunes improve, posts $4M loss

MONCTON, N.B. — Organigram Holdings Inc. reported a loss of $4 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $89.9 million in the same quarter a year earlier. The cannabis producer says the loss amounted to 1.
Brookfield Infrastructure extends deadline for Inter Pipeline takeover offer

Brookfield Infrastructure extends deadline for Inter Pipeline takeover offer

TORONTO — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP has extended the deadline of its hostile takeover offer for Inter Pipeline Ltd. to Aug. 6.
The Weeknd and BTS hope to raise billions for Global Citizen

The Weeknd and BTS hope to raise billions for Global Citizen

NEW YORK (AP) — The Weeknd, BTS and Billie Eilish will take part in Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event on Sept. 21 that's intended to raise money and awareness to fight worldwide threats including COVID-19, climate change and extreme poverty.
At least 8 dead in hotel collapse in city in eastern China

At least 8 dead in hotel collapse in city in eastern China

BEIJING (AP) — Rescue workers were digging through the remains of a collapsed hotel in eastern China looking for any survivors of a disaster that has killed at least eight people and left nine missing, authorities said Tuesday.
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