McGill has become a leader in cannabis science

Published: 22 April 2025

The 4th Cannabis Scientific Symposium: From Plants to People, to be held May 5–6 at the RI-MUHC, brings together top researchers as well as investigators, policymakers and industrial stakeholders...

Should we fear cadmium? Comments from Mathieu Leduc

Published: 30 June 2025

French doctors are raising the alarm about rising exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal found in phosphate fertilizers. Cadmium is a known carcinogen linked to kidney damage, bone disease, and...

Quebec wine sales surge after U.S alcohol boycott—comments from Pascal Thériault

Published: 4 August 2025

Quebec wine sales have gone up since the removal of American alcohol products from the shelves of the SAQ last March and local producers are working hard to fill demand....

Cracking the Code of Pre-Harvest Sprouting

Published: 24 September 2025

Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is a major global issue affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley. It occurs when grains begin to germinate on the plant before harvest due to environmental triggers...

Quebec town introduces tax for treeless yards—David Wees comments

Published: 9 April 2025

A small town in Quebec's Montérégie region is trying a novel approach to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and accelerate the greening of the community, reports CBC News. ...

McGill Joins Ghanaian Partners to Empower Youth and Transform Agrifood Systems

Published: 17 July 2025

As part of the Nkabom Collaborative supported by the Mastercard Foundation, McGill University has joined forces with Ghanaian institutions in a bold initiative to foster youth leadership and...

Are you paying more than before to buy Canadian? Experts say it's complicated

Published: 16 April 2025

Some items from quintessentially Canadian brands have jumped in price at a Loblaws in Toronto, CBC News reports....

Local goods shop is filling the grocery gap in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue—comments from Prof. Daiva Nielsen

Published: 17 July 2025

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Que., residents have a new spot to do their groceries. After the suburb's only grocery store closed for the second time, B Factory, a locally owned beeswax products shop...

Will the new Canadian Grocery Code of Conduct work?

Published: 26 May 2025

Canada's grocery sector code of conduct will finally come into effect on June 1, after years of discussion....

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