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Canopy Growth signs deal with Indiva for Wana brand of edibles

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:12:21 GMT

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp. has signed a deal with Indiva Ltd. for the exclusive rights and interests to manufacture, distribute and sell Wana branded edible products in Canada.The companies also signed a contract manufacturing agreement that grants Indiva the exclusive right to manufacture and supply Wana branded products in Canada for five years, with the ability to renew for an additional five-year term upon mutual agreement.Under the deal, Canopy Growth will buy about 37.2 million Indiva shares for a purchase price of 5.79 cents per share for a total of nearly $2.2 million giving it a 19.99 per cent stake in Indiva.The company will also pay Indiva additional consideration representing a value of $844,383 and a cash payment of $1.25 million on May 30, 2024.Canopy Growth chief executive David Klein says the agreements provide the company more complete ownership over the value chain for the Wana brand in Canada, while ensuring the continuity of high-qu...

Look back on Liam Hendriks' 1st game with the White Sox after beating cancer

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:12:21 GMT

CHICAGO — It's a moment that White Sox fans have been waiting for since January and finally arrived on Monday night. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Having gone through rounds of chemotherapy for cancer, gone through rehab in the minor leagues, then a number of throwing sessions in the majors, Liam Hendriks was ready to return to action.Activated earlier in the day by the White Sox, the closer was involved in a pregame ceremony with his wife, Kristi, in salute to his return to the club. Just after 9 p.m. at Guaranteed Rate Field, the time came for Hendriks to pitch again.For the first time since beating cancer, Liam Hendriks is entering the game for the @whitesox in the eighth inning against the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Fields. .He enters with the White Sox down a run..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/bTW9XX5kWs— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) May 30, 2023With the lights flickering and "We Will Rock You" by DJ's From Mars blaring over the loudspeakers, Hendriks came down the stai...

Man falls overboard on Carnival cruise ship: officials

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:12:21 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- Carnival Cruise Line has reported that a man fell overboard Monday on the Carnival Magic cruise ship that was returning to port in Norfolk, Virginia.According to a statement from the cruise line, Carnival Magic reported to the U.S. Coast Guard that the man, who was not immediately identified by name, "was reported missing by his companion late Monday afternoon."The Coast Guard identified the man only as a 35-year-old. A review of the ship's security footage "confirms that he leaned over the railing of his stateroom balcony and dropped into the water at approximately 4:10 a.m. early Monday morning," according to the statement.The Coast Guard advised the ship to continue to Norfolk as it continued to search "186 miles east" of Jacksonville, Florida, where it is believed the man fell. The Coast Guard was searching from both the air and water. 5 adults, 5 children, 3 dogs pulled from burning homes Passengers getting off the ship ...

City of Chicago opens cooling centers, advises residents on hot weather safety

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:12:21 GMT

CHICAGO — With hot weather returning to the Chicago area, city officials are advising residents on way to keep safe and cool.Cooling Centers OpenSix community service centers have been activated as cooling centers. The cooling areas operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all week. Visitors are required to wear a face coverings.Englewood Center – 1140 W. 79th StreetGarfield Center – 10 S. Kedzie Ave.King Center – 4314 S. Cottage GroveNorth Area Center – 845 W. Wilson Ave.South Chicago Center – 8650 S. Commercial Ave.Trina Davila Center – 4312 W. North Ave. During hours of operation, residents can also find relief in one of the City’s Chicago Public Library locations and Chicago Park District fieldhouses as well as splash pads located throughout the city.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog Communicating issuesWellbeing checks can be requested in the CHI311 app, visiting 311.chicago.gov, or calling 3-1-1. If there is a medical emergen...

WATCH: Rafter rescued from swift rapids in Colorado gorge

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:12:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A woman was rescued after falling into swift-moving rapids while whitewater rafting on the Royal Gorge part of the Arkansas River in Colorado on Saturday. The woman was not injured and brought to safety. Another rafter who pulled the woman out of the water recorded the rescue on his GoPro. “I was pretty scared for her because I knew it was rough and I don’t want to be in the water either, so it was scary I think for everyone,” Chris Dean, who rescued the woman, said. While rafting on the Sunshine Falls area of the Royal Gorge with Performance Tours, the raft the woman was in hit fast-moving water and she was tossed out. As all rafting companies require, the woman was wearing a life vest. “When we went into that falls we hit pretty hard and she bumped into me and fell off to the side,” Dean said. Water is running high on the Arkansas in that area which means the rapids are moving fast, usual...

WATCH: Bear found stuck inside car at Lake Tahoe

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:12:21 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A few folks enjoying the long three-day weekend at Lake Tahoe got quite the scare after discovering an uninvited guest in their car.Nevada's Washoe County Sheriff's Office responded on Sunday to reports of a bear that had gotten trapped inside a vehicle, reportedly after the owners of the car discovered the animal themselves.Deputies "coordinated a plan" to free the stuck bear, which involved tying a long rope to the rear passenger door handle, standing back, and then yanking open the door from afar.The sheriff's office also posted footage of the "bear rescue" on Facebook. Bear found stuck inside car at Lake Tahoe (Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office)Bear found stuck inside car at Lake Tahoe (Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office)t Lake Tahoe: SheriffBear found stuck inside car at Lake Tahoe (Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office)Bear found stuck inside car at Lake Tahoe (Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office)Bear found stuck inside car at Lake Tahoe (Washoe Co. Sheriff's Office)Video taken afterward ...

Entire graduating class at California charter school accepted into 4-year universities

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:12:21 GMT

(KTLA) - A charter school in Boyle Heights, California, will be sending its entire graduating class off to four-year universities for the fourth time in five years.Forty-five seniors at Collegiate Charter High School of Los Angeles were celebrated earlier this month with a special "Senior Signing Day" ceremony to reveal which schools they plan to attend in the coming year.The ceremony holds special weight for Collegiate educators as almost all of the graduating seniors come from low-income homes, many of which are Spanish-speaking immigrant families. The Boyle Heights school is in the middle of one of the densest populations of Latino families that live at or below the poverty level in the nation.The majority of seniors who will be attending college next year will be the first in their families to do so, the school said, and many are the first in their families to graduate from high school at all. Most in US say don’t ban race in college admissions but its role should be small: ...

Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Hoosick Falls

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:12:21 GMT

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on State Route 22 in Hoosick Falls. Michael Cameron, 44, of Eagle Bridge, was declared dead on the scene. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, around 8:06 p.m., troopers responded to State Route 22 in Hoosick Falls for reports of a car vs. motorcycle crash with life-threatening injuries. Troopers say Cameron, who was identified as the motorcycle driver, was driving northbound and overtook a car in a no-passing zone.A car driving southbound was taking a left turn, and upon returning to the northbound lane, Cameron struck the turning car. Cameron was declared deceased, and the driver of the other car sustained minor injuries. Los Angeles man drowns in Lake George over Memorial Day Weekend The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Los Angeles man drowns in Lake George over Memorial Day Weekend

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:12:21 GMT

BOLTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man from Los Angeles, California drowned at West Dollar Island on Lake George in Bolton on Saturday, and police are currently investigating the situation. Kumar Hemant, 27, was declared dead after resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Around 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, police were called to West Dollar Island for reports of a man who potentially drowned. Upon arrival, Hemant was found unresponsive roughly 20 feet below the water by North Queensbury Rescue, Bolton EMS, and the Bolton Volunteer Fire Department.Life-saving measures were taken immediately, and he was taken to Green Island for further care. Ultimately, Hemant was declared dead. A preliminary investigation by police determined Hemant willingly entered the water, became distressed, went under the water, and failed to resurface. The drowning is under investigation but is believed to be accidental.

Denver weather: Scattered thunderstorms possible Tuesday afternoon

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:12:21 GMT

A warm day in Denver Tuesday could lead to afternoon storms from the mountains entering the area.Another round of scattered storms & showers will develop in the mountains & foothills early this afternoon. These storms will likely push into the I-25 corridor & eastern plains increasing in strength. Impacts: heavy rainfall, 60 mph wind gusts, & hail up to golf ball size #COwx pic.twitter.com/sl7eMBNvEu— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 30, 2023Denver will start its day with a high of 82 degrees, then a 40% chance of storms will begin after 2 p.m. The mountains will also have fairly warm weather, up to the upper 60s and even low 70s in some areas, leading to scattered storms and showers.Later into the evening, Denver’s 40% chance of storms and showers continues, and there will be light wind between five and ten mph. Gusts could reach up to 16 mph. Denver’s low temperature is 52 degrees.The eastern plains could get some stronger storms late Tuesday evening...