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Factory farms provide abundant food, but environment suffers
Environmental Protection Agency began to count factory farms during the Obama administration but retreated when industry groups sued
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Trudeau says UN Security Council seat would up Canada’s global game
Canada is up against Norway and Ireland for two spots on the council in a vote that will take place in June
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Rand Logistics to acquire American Steamship Company from GATX
Combination of the two marine shippers will create the largest and most diverse fleet on the Great Lakes
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Hollister Biosciences announces licensing deal with Tommy Chong
The California cannabis firm is bringing a legendary pothead’s product into its inventory
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Ardent Mills to acquire Andean Naturals’ quinoa operations
The Yuba City, California, facility will be Ardent Mills’ first gluten-free sourcing and cleaning facility with the ability to expand to additional grains
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Liberals face heat as cost of Trans Mountain expansion hits $12.6B
$2.5 billion already spent, leaving an additional $8.4 billion needed to complete work, plus $1.7 billion of carrying costs.
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How workplaces can prepare for possible coronavirus outbreak
Combat misinformation, repeat hygiene tips, be clear on sick leave policies, prepare for the possibility of mass absenteeism.
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Dairy industry warns of price hike as a result of NB Saputo plant closure
Farmers will have to ship their milk as far as Victoriaville, Que., or Dartmouth, NS, for processing.
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Honda of Canada Mfg. builds its 9 millionth vehicle
Automaker hits another milestone: its five millionth vehicle sold in Canada.
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Canada’s ambassador to China says chill in relations
Main concern is winning the release of Kovrig and Spavor who are believed to be detained in retaliation for the arrest of Meng Wanzhou.
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Non-destructive testing firm Eddyfi/NDT acquires NDT Global
Company will now have 1,000+ employees working in 20 global offices and serving customers in 110 countries.
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Environmental groups critical of Ontario government forestry plan
Tories propose increasing logging on Crown-owned lands from 15 million to 30 million cubic metres by 2030.
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Impeachment loses its constitutional gravity in Trump case
His acquittal was all but preordained in the Republican-controlled Senate.
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Montreal to fully ban plastic bags by end of 2020: Mayor
Decision comes as Quebec navigates a waste-management crisis with four Montreal-area recycling plants shutting their doors.
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China cuts tariffs on $75B of US imports in trade truce
…but the lingering dispute threatens to chill global economic growth.
