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Toronto Excludes Tesla From EV Incentives Amid Trump Tariff War: Mayor Says, 'Don't Count On Taxpayer Money'
Monday, March 17, 2025 - 8:20pm | 603Toronto has taken a significant step by excluding Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles from its electric vehicle incentives, citing the ongoing trade war with the United States. This decision, led by Mayor Olivia Chow, reflects the city’s stance on the trade conflicts. What Happened: Toronto has...
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Chuck Schumer Blasts Trump FAA Layoffs After Delta Plane Overturns On Landing In Toronto: President Fired 'Safety Specialists'
Monday, February 17, 2025 - 9:23pm | 567Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has voiced concerns over the Federal Aviation Administration’s safety standards following recent layoffs, in the wake of a flight accident involving Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) at the Toronto Pearson Airport. What Happened: Schumer took to X on Monday to express his...
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Delta Air Lines Jet Overturns At Toronto Pearson Airport Amid Snowstorm — 18 Injured, 3 Critical (UPDATED)
Monday, February 17, 2025 - 8:23pm | 698Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Delta Air Lines. A Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) regional jet flipped over upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, resulting in injuries to 18 people, three of whom...
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Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Toronto Tickets Listed At $16K, Leaving Fans Aghast
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 11:38pm | 479Taylor Swift concert tickets for her Toronto shows have made a shocking appearance on StubHub with staggering resale prices, BlogTO reports. Tickets for her initial two out of six Toronto concerts went on sale Wednesday, leading to chaos as numerous fans were waitlisted. Meanwhile, those fortunate...
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Quick Travel Tips: 5 Of The Best Places To Visit In Toronto, Canada For 2023
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 7:30pm | 344As Toronto continues to be one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations, visitors are always in search of new and exciting places to explore. If you're planning to visit the city in 2023, there are five places that should be at the top of your list. First on the list is the...
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Toronto: Don't Miss O'Cannabiz, The Industry's Event Pushing The Industry Forward in Canada
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 9:11am | 694After an 18-month hiatus, the annual O'Cannabiz International Conference, Awards, and Expo is returning to the International Center in Toronto, ON. O'Cannabiz is the leading industry event to showcase and promote cannabis brands. The event sets the stage for thought-provoking dialogue,...
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Flowr Poised To Acquire Terrace Global Via CA$63M Deal
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 9:59am | 338The Flowr Corp. (TSX.V: FLWR) (OTCPK: FLWPF), a global cannabis company, is acquiring Terrace Global Inc. (TSXV: TRCE). Under the deal, Flowr agreed to issue 0.4973 common shares for each Terrace Global share held. Flowr would obtain Terrace's shares at $0.22 per share. Once the deal...
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Fire & Flower Acquires 3 Ontario Stores, CEO Touts 'Growth Plan'
Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 8:56am | 323Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX: FAF) (OTCQX: FFLWF) is poised to acquire three Ontario-based dispensaries. The cannabis company — and its subsidiary Fire & Flower Inc. — agreed to buy Satica Cannabis in Toronto by obtaining all of the issued and outstanding shares...
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WeedMD Revenue Declines, Gets $30M Loan From LiUNA Pension Fund
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 11:22am | 340WeedMD Inc. (TSX-V: WMD) (OTCQX: WDDMF) reported Wednesday its second-quarter revenue amounted to $5.9 million. That’s down by 26% year-over-year. For the six-month period, ending June 30, revenue amounted to $18 million, compared to $11.3 million in the same period...
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Fire & Flower's New Ontario 'Demonstrates Organic Growth Capabilities,' CEO Says
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 10:00am | 267Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX: FAF) (OTCQX: FFLWF) is yet again expanding its retail footprint in Toronto by launching its Parkdale retail location. The debut comes just a month after the acquisition of Meta Growth Corp.’s cannabis store in downtown. The company ...
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Namaste Launches VendorLink, CannMart Features Canada Puffin Accessories
Friday, September 18, 2020 - 12:43pm | 317Cannabis e-commerce company Namaste Technologies Inc. (TSXV: N) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) announced Friday the introduction of its marketplace platform – VendorLink. The new platform allows brands and vendors to sell their cannabis accessories directly to CannMart customers. By...
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BMO Offers A Few Reasons To Like AltaGas
Monday, September 9, 2019 - 1:58pm | 372Shares of Altagas Ltd (TSE: ALA) remain below its 2018 highs but is now trading at a valuation which more than accounts for any ongoing concerns, according to BMO. The Analyst BMO analyst Ben Pham upgraded AltaGas' stock rating from Market Perform to Outperform with a price target lifted from $...
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Preparing For Toronto: Former Lions To Represent Detroit's Cannabis Ambitions In Canada
Monday, April 15, 2019 - 10:15am | 379It’s that time again. The Benzinga Events team is busy planning for the third Cannabis Capital Conference back in one of our favorite spots and the heart of the cannabis industry—Toronto. The cannabis industry is constantly developing, from market expansions and stock volatility to...
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Port Of Toronto Opens Commercial Shipping Season
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 - 4:06pm | 372The unmistakable aroma of molasses wafted across the Toronto waterfront as 18,920 metric tons of that sweet cargo transferred from the holds of the M/V Cape to the Redpath Sugar refinery today. The arrival of the 30,000-ton bulk carrier of Montreal-based CanforNav, with unrefined sugar...
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Benzinga CEO Chats About The Cannabis Media Space On Green Rush Podcast
Friday, April 5, 2019 - 12:20pm | 502For cannabis investors navigating the quickly developing markets, the overwhelming extent of news can be difficult to consume. Certain media companies, like KCSA, have begun to take initiative to provide live updates, exclusive commentary from leading executives and a one-stop location for virtual...