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Canada plans to crack down on legal marijuana companies that sponsor public events such as music festivals. Despite last month's passage of the Cannabis Act to legalize recreational marijuana in October , Canada's national health department raised concerns about cannabis businesses engaged in corporate sponsorships, CTV News reported Monday. The department said the government's regulations were "abundantly clear" and suggested corporate sponsorships could be considered as marketing to minors. "As the law presently stands, the advertising of cannabis is subject to several prohibitions," the national health department said in a statement . "The department is reviewing the actions of existing licensed producers and will be taking every possible step to bring them into compliance or prevent non-compliance with existing laws." Canopy Growth Corp., a Canadian company that has sponsored events such as Pride Toronto, said it aimed to work within the bounds of existing regulations. … [Read more...] about Legal marijuana companies sponsoring events in Canada face government crackdown

A Reddit user has shared an unusual rejection letter from a company, which urged the unsuccessful candidate to "prove them wrong." No one likes being turned down for jobs, promotions, or courses but it's a part of everyday life. Waiting for feedback or being ghosted by interviewers can be agonizing. Job site Indeed reported that 44 percent of applicants waited as long as two weeks for a response, while a further 15 percent waited months for news regarding a prospective job. One company at least took the time to inform prospective applicants , but their wording hasn't gone down well online. A photo of the email was shared on Reddit's MadeMeSmile forum on Tuesday by u/Effineuphoria, who said it was "heartwarming." They captioned the post: This is the most heartwarming rejection email I have ever received. The email, which can be read here , said: "Well, we'll cut right to the chase; your application wasn't successful. And who knows, maybe we've made a giant mistake? … [Read more...] about “Prove us wrong:” Company’s rejection email branded condescending online

Putin is getting 'madder by the moment' says David Mellor Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Majority state-owned Gazprom could see the tax rate on its mineral extraction boosted temporarily later this year amid the Kremlin’s costly war in Ukraine, according to reports. This would see the company take a greater revenue hit between September and November. Related articles Elite £9million Su-25 fighter jet crashes on 'planned flight' in Russi Inflation rates in Europe by country Russia’s Finance Ministry has suggested the raise, if it takes place, will be due to higher gas prices. Journalist and Moscow specialist Ben Aris … [Read more...] about ‘Back to 1990s!’ Russia forced to prepare ‘extra’ tax for energy company amid costly war

Building firms are struggling to get other materials too, including roofing, windows, and even screws, alongside rising product prices, and labour shortages. According to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) - 115 building companies have gone into liquidation so far this year. Building Supplies Cooperative chairperson Carl Taylor is receiving distress calls from builders unable to do the work to get paid. He told RNZ: "I don't think we're months away. I think we're days away before we really see a bit of a tsunami and some of the smaller builders hitting the wall, and purely because they just can't get materials." READ MORE: Fletcher Building says plasterboard market will return to 'equilibrium' by October Gib board shortage causes increasing stress in building industry Government launches plasterboard taskforce to investigate shortages Businesses are venting frustrations on Facebook. Taylor said one post struck a chord. "He's got his … [Read more...] about Material shortage creating ‘perfect storm’ for building company failure

Question Time: F1 Driver Sebastian Vettel offers opinion on Brexit Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top F1 stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ted Kravitz is bemused by Sebastian Vettel’s climate campaigning while he is sponsored by one of the world's richest oil companies. He spoke out on the “incongruous” relationship on Ted’s Notebook after qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix. Related articles Toto Wolff 'absolutely apoplectic' in team principal meeting F1 cameramen 'bitten by spiders' as Canadian GP like 'wild west' Kravitz said: “Sebastian Vettel is wearing a sort of darker crash helmet calling out, or drawing attention I should say with his environmental activism … [Read more...] about Ted Kravitz calls out Sebastian Vettel for promoting oil company after climate campaigning

Hailey Bieber is being sued for trademark infringement over her skincare company Rhode by a similarly named clothing company. Rhode NYC claims that Bieber's company Rhode is too close to its brand name, which it has trademarked, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ on Tuesday. However, a source close to the 25-year-old model and wife of Justin Bieber claimed that Hailey and Rhode NYC both have trademarks for different kinds of business, meaning the clothing company might not have a basis to sue her. Copycat? Hailey Bieber, 25, has been sued for her skincare company Rhode by the clothing company Rhode NYC, which claimed she infringed on its trademark, TMZ reported on Tuesday; seen in September 2021 in NYC In the court filings, Rhode NYC claims that Bieber tried to purchase the Rhode trademark from it, but the brand's owners Purna Khatau and Phoebe Vickers refused to sell. The company also claims that Bieber's minimalist Rhode logo looks similar to its … [Read more...] about Hailey Bieber is sued for her skincare company Rhode after a clothing company claimed she stole its trademarked name

Lifelong coffee lover Mike Murphy acquired Auckland business Kōkako Organic Coffee Roasters 15 years ago to fulfil a long-held dream of supplying Kiwis with ethically sourced, locally roasted coffee. The company, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, has experienced two of its most transformative years during the Covid-19 pandemic, embracing e-commerce and targeting new customers. After serving New Zealand cafes with Fairtrade, organic coffee for years, Kōkako has digitised during the pandemic. Thanks to a new online sales portal, cafe customers can now monitor, review and order coffee beans and stock online. Over the past few years, communication with suppliers has also gone digital, with video calls and updates a key part of daily life. The pandemic has also prompted Kōkako to innovate, as more people choose to work from home. In March 2022, Kōkako launched a new coffee brand selling direct to consumers and through retailers, widening its customer reach, growing … [Read more...] about Kōkako: how connectivity helped a Kiwi coffee company

Chelsea Handler has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit in California against the lingerie brand ThirdLove, claiming they failed to pay her in accordance with a contract they had. Handler, 47, said in court docs filed Thursday in the Superior Court of California that ThirdLove didn't 'fairly compensate her for an advertising campaign it hired her to spearhead,' according to Page Six . In legal docs, Handler said she agreed to a deal with ThirdLove for $1.06 million, as well as related expenses, late last year. The latest: Chelsea Handler, 47, has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit in California against the lingerie brand ThirdLove, claiming they failed to pay her in accordance with a contract they had. She was snapped last year in LA ThirdLove 'loved Handler’s unique, active, body-positive image and brand' and hoped to make her the centerpiece of a TV advertising campaign, Handler said in legal docs. The Livingston, New Jersey native said that she started a 'specialized … [Read more...] about Chelsea Handler sues lingerie company ThirdLove for $1.5M claiming they backed out of endorsement contract

Video shows a truck on the motorway as it hits a barrier and drives into a lighting pole. The employer of a truck driver who blacked out behind the wheel is “very thankful” to the tradie who put himself in danger to stop a crash. Kurt Patten has been labelled a hero after pulling in front of the unconscious driver who was swerving across Auckland’s southern motorway. The truck driver, who was driving a JFC Contracting truck, had passed out after a medical event, a JFC spokesperson said. “He is undergoing testing currently but appears to be recovering well,” they said. READ MORE: Tradie stops in front of blacked-out truck driver to prevent motorway crash “We are very thankful that Kurt assisted like he did, so no-one was hurt.” Patten, who is employed by Custom Concrete Cutters, sped up and passed the driver near the Drury onramp. He pulled in front of him, put his brakes on and waited for the truck to crash into the back of him, which it did. … [Read more...] about Company ‘very thankful’ after hero tradie came to aid of blacked-out driver

Tesla chief Elon Musk has said the company’s humanoid robot Optimus would eventually be “worth more than” its self-driving car business. Full self-driving (FSD) is a set of Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system features which uses the electric vehivle’s onboard cameras and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to perform some driving tasks such as automatic lane changes and semi-autonomous navigation. During the company’s first-quarter 2022 earnings call on Wednesday, Mr Musk said the company is continuing to work on its humanoid robot Optimus, first unveiled last year in August. Built using the same AI that the electric car company uses for its vehicles, the billionaire had said the robot will be approximately 173cm tall (5ft 8in), weigh around 57kg (126lb), and be built from “lightweight materials”. With a display screen somewhere on its body to show information, the Tesla chief said the robot is “intended to be friendly and navigate through a world built … [Read more...] about Elon Musk says Tesla’s robot Optimus will be ‘worth more than’ company’s full self driving business