Growing

• ‘A critical state’: Christmas tree farmers say shortage is a reality

  All across North America supply shortages are being felt, driven by an increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Environment

  Dec 1, 2021
  
• Winnipeg garden centres brace for busy spring as restrictions loosen

  Garden centres are getting busier by the day as the weather warms up and restrictions loosen. More first time gardeners are taking up the hobby according to local experts.

  Environment

  Mar 3, 2021
  
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• ‘You’re cutting off our blood supply’: Farmers decry supply store closure in Keremeos, B.C.

  Farmers and ranchers in the Similkameen Valley are furious with the abrupt, pending closure of the only farm supply store in the area.

  Nov 4, 2020
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• ‘People are hungry’: Coaldale and Lethbridge agriculture industry supports Canadian Foodgrains Bank

  A public BBQ is normally held on the day of harvest, but the group decided to err on the side of caution amid COVID-19.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2020
• ‘Something is changing’: Saint John’s population on the upswing

  Statistics Canada estimates show that Saint John's population has grown by more than 1,200 people since the 2016 Census.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2019
• ‘We were all keeping fingers crossed’: Farmers celebrate sunny, hot summer

  The hot, humid weather followed by nights of gentle rain has created some great conditions for growing fruits and vegetables.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2018
• Growers welcome warm weather at the Lakefield Farmers’ Market

  Growers in Peterborough County are embracing this week's warm, humid weather after the growing season got off to a late start.

  Canada

  May 24, 2018
• Manitoba looking for marijuana suppliers and retailers as legalization draws near

  The Manitoba government is reaching out to the public to gauge interest on growing and selling marijuana once it's legalized.

  Jul 27, 2017
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• Chile’s lower house of Congress approves marijuana planting bill

  A bill to allow Chileans to grow small amounts of marijuana has won approval in the country's lower house of Congress.

  World

  Jul 7, 2015