Auditor saw 'red' over fruity Foodland Ontario ads Saturday, August 8, 2015 Too partisan. That's how Ontario auditor general Bonnie Lysyk's office saw pictures of red apples, peppers and strawberries promoting consumption of Ontario grown foods, according to the Toronto Star. Red is the colour of the governing Liberal party. By law, the auditor general's office reviews taxpayer-funded ads before they are aired. The offending fruit and vegetable ad was rejigged with fewer red things in it and the auditor's office passed it. One ad for savings bonds said the red bricks in a building were too prominent and the ad had to be rejigged at a cost to taxpayers of $20,000.The Star reported that the government wants to clarify in law what is and isn't partisan. Lysyk responded that a change in the law is unnecessary; less than one per cent of submitted ads were rejected. BF Thai chicken in Canada? B.C.'s loss is Ontario's gain
Woolwich Farmland Fight - Petition Urges Council to Protect Prime Ontario Agricultural Land Monday, August 17, 2026 A proposal to redesignate 107acres of agricultural land in Woolwich Township for employment and industrial development is drawing increasing opposition from residents and farmland advocates who say the project would come at the expense of valuable farmland and the region's agricultural... Read this article online
Gay Lea Expands Dairy Plant for Protein Demand Monday, August 17, 2026 Gay Lea Foods has announced an investment of more than $200 million to expand its dairy manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario. The project is designed to increase production capacity and help meet the rising demand for high-protein dairy products, including cottage cheese. The... Read this article online
2026 Great Ontario Yield Tour Early Reports Show Strong Corn and Soybean Potential Monday, August 17, 2026 Ontario's annual Great Ontario Yield Tour is underway, and early reports are painting a generally optimistic picture for the province's 2026 corn and soybean crop. However, Great Ontario Yield Tour scouts have also highlighted regional challenges. The 11th Annual Great Ontario Yield... Read this article online
How Busch turned bales into advertising dollars for farmers Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Busch is taking a different approach to advertising in rural Canada by moving marketing dollars from city billboards directly into farmers’ fields. The brand’s new “Baleboard” campaign transforms hay bales into oversized six-pack displays inspired by Busch’s limited-edition Farmer’s Pack.... Read this article online
Niagara farm groups seek support following flood damage Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Three of Niagara's leading agricultural organizations are urging governments to provide targeted support to growers following a series of severe rainfall events that have caused widespread flooding across the region. According to a joint statement from Flowers Canada, Grape Growers... Read this article online