When Canada legalizes recreational pot Wednesday, market watchers predict the birth of a new industry -- creating thousands of jobs, investor euphoria, a new tax source for governments and maybe even tourism. Hundreds of licensed growers have sprouted in anticipation of the end of pot prohibition, attracting major investment. In just the past year, the market capitalization of firms including Canopy Growth and Tilray has increased fivefold, to a total of more than US$10 billion on the New York stock market. And with significant know-how gained since Canada's legalization of medical marijuana in 2001, others including Aurora and Aphria are making inroads abroad as more and more foreign markets allow therapeutic cannabis use and research. Beverage makers and pharmaceutical companies are also partnering in the sector, hoping to develop new products infused with THC or cannabidiol (CBD). Constellation Brands, the North American distributor of Corona beer and Robert Mondavi wine, recently … [Read more...] about Canada braces for cannabis gold rush
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From Seaham Hall in County Durham to Eastwell Manor in Kent, treat yourself to some serious R&R at these luxurious spas
WE all have those moments when the thought of clambering into the attic to bring the tent and the rest of the camping paraphernalia down suddenly loses its appeal. When that happens, don't panic - there are alternatives - as the rather fortunate Fabulous team were lucky enough to discover. Eastwell Manor, Kent Road-tested by Contributing Picture Editor Ruth Greatrex and husband Leon. THE PAD: If you’re after a quirky but still luxe spa hotel experience, book one of the two new Shepherd’s Huts located in gardens away from the Downton-esque main house. Expect a shower room, kitchenette, sofa and wood-burning stove, plus incredible views over the North Downs. Play croquet on the lawn or hop up on the plush raised bed and make the most of the TV, retro radio and vintage books. THE SPA: Soak up any sun in the outdoor pool, then hit the indoor hydrotherapy pool and steam room. Using Elemis botanical products, the rejuvenating Ultimate Age Excellence Facial, £89 for 80 … [Read more...] about From Seaham Hall in County Durham to Eastwell Manor in Kent, treat yourself to some serious R&R at these luxurious spas
IN PICTURES: Meet all 57 women hoping to be crowned the 2018 Rose of Tralee
IN PICTURES: The 57 women battling to be crowned the 2018 Rose of Tralee The Rose of Tralee International Festival is as quintessentially Irish as the rain, Guinness and going to Mass on a Sunday and it all kicks off on Friday August 17, 2018. To launch our gallery of photos of all 57 women competing in this year’s competition click on the logo in the bottom left corner of the photograph above or on the link, also above. 2018 ROSE BIOGRAPHIESABU DHABI ROSE – SARA KATE MANGANMy name is Sara Kate Mangan, I am 26-years old, and honoured to represent Abu Dhabi in the Rose of Tralee Festival. At the age of 18 I moved to Liverpool to pursue my dream of becoming a nurse. After three fun filled years living in the city of The Beatles, a leap of faith took me even further afield from my humble Mayo roots to Abu Dhabi. What an adventure it has been. I am a dedicated and caring nurse working in the state of the art Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi where we provide exceptional … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: Meet all 57 women hoping to be crowned the 2018 Rose of Tralee
Toronto gunman named as Faisal Hussain who suffered ‘mental health challenges’
Cops have named the man who carried out a mass shooting in Toronto on Sunday night as Faisal Hussain. The 29-year-old killed two people and injured 12 as he went on a rampage in a crowded neighbourhood. Canada's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) released his name in a statement to the press. His victims were teenage aspiring nurse, Reese Fallon and a 10-year-old girl. The 29-year-old gunman was found dead after a shootout with police, reportedly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The police statement said: "Yesterday, the SIU commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 29-year-old man in Toronto." "A short time ago, after speaking with a member of the deceased’s immediate family and a family representative, the SIU was able to confirm the man’s identity. "Due to the exceptional circumstances of this tragic incident and the public interest in knowing the man’s identity, the SIU is identifying the man as Faisal Hussain of Toronto." A … [Read more...] about Toronto gunman named as Faisal Hussain who suffered ‘mental health challenges’
Toronto to New York, a cross-country road trip caught between skyscrapers
People call Toronto the New York of Canada. You can see why: there’s that high-rise skyline, a grid system of roads, a pleasant diversity of neighbourhoods and a thriving restaurant scene. Here, however, getting a table at the most desirable restaurants doesn’t involve queuing. Hipsters congregate on just one manageable road: Queen Street West (take that, Brooklyn). But still. There is the pull of the Big Apple, the showcase city in New York State, the outer reaches of which on a clear day are visible from the top of Toronto’s CN Tower. New York City itself is 500 miles away, and a journey between the two cities offered the prospect of much to see, from the watery rush of Niagara Falls to the calm of the Catskills. Ideally I would have driven all the way, but hire-car restrictions mean that crossing the border is unfeasibly expensive. I decided instead to get the train from Toronto to Niagara, then cross into the US via an established transfer service to Buffalo … [Read more...] about Toronto to New York, a cross-country road trip caught between skyscrapers