16 h. ago ’There’s something strange in the pumpkin fields.’ Drought and heat frightening farmers

FREDERICTON — The pumpkin patches on a number of Canadian farms are starting to look a bit frightening across the country, but not in a way that makes them ready for Halloween. “It’s sure been a spooky season,” said Greg MacKenzie, the owner of Mackenzie Produce in Stratford, P.E.I. He said his own farm has […]

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18 h. ago ‘A spooky season’: Drought and heat reducing pumpkin yield in Canadian farms

Drought and extreme heat are cutting into the size and supply of pumpkins that are usually carved into jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween or frozen and canned for food.

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22 h. ago ‘There’s something strange in the pumpkin fields.’ Drought & heat frightening farmers

FREDERICTON — The pumpkin patches on a number of Canadian farms are starting to look a bit frightening across the country, but not in a way that makes them ready for Halloween. “It’s sure been a spooky season,” said Greg MacKenzie, the owner of Mackenzie Produce in Stratford, P.E.I. He said his own farm has […]

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3 w. ago When heat and drought stress B.C. trees, the consequences can be tragic

The consequences can be tragic — on July 31, a mother and her five-month-old son were killed by a falling tree on the beach at Cumberland Lake Park campground on Vancouver Island.

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3 w. ago When heat and drought stress trees, the consequences can be tragic

Experts say drought-stressed trees can suddenly drop heavy limbs, even on calm days, posing serious risks after tragic incidents on Vancouver Island.

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3 w. ago Purpose Investments’ Canadian Yield Shares Suite Receives OSC Receipt, Set to Launch August 21, 2025

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose” or “Purpose Investments”) is pleased to announce that it has received final prospectus approval for new Canadian Yield Shares ETFs, marking a significant expansion in the evolution of the Yield Shares suite. These ETFs are expected to begin trading on Cboe Canada August 21, […]

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4 w. ago Spirit Halloween already opening stores in Ontario in the middle of summer

It might only be mid-August, but it seems Halloween fanatics in Ontario are already gearing up for the spooky season. Although the autumn holiday is still 77 days away, American retailer Spirit Halloween has prematurely begun opening stores across the province, which, depending on where you fall on the Halloween-loving spectrum, could be considered either exciting or early to a fault. As expected, the early rollout already sparked elation (and an equal amount of confusion), with costume planning apparently well underway for a large portion of shoppers.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Spirit Halloween (@spirithalloween)As of Aug. 15, locations now open include Spirit Halloween on King Street and in North York, Erin Mills, Bramalea City, Stoney Creek, Upper James, and Niagara Falls.More stores are expected to open later this month in areas like St Clair A...

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