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
Titan XC marks 100 million acres treated, driving fertilizer efficiency for farmers Friday, November 21, 2025 Loveland Products, Inc. has announced that , its leading fertilizer biocatalyst, has now been applied to more than 100 million acres across North America since its introduction in 2013. The achievement underscores ’s long-standing role in helping farmers improve nutrient efficiency... Read this article online
Winter Farm Meeting with Keynote and Networking Friday, November 21, 2025 The Grey Soil & Crop AGM and Winter Meeting , as well as Social Tradeshow will take place on December 18, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bognor Community Centre in Bognor, Ontario. The evening format is new this year, offering participants a warm and welcoming environment to connect... Read this article online
Buying a horse? How to protect yourself from fraud and hidden health issues Thursday, November 20, 2025 Buying a horse is a major investment for farmers and equine enthusiasts alike. Whether for work, breeding, or recreation, the process often involves trust between buyer and seller. Unfortunately, that trust can sometimes be misplaced. Cases of horses sold with undisclosed... Read this article online
Ont. farmer raises money for employees affected by Hurricane Melissa Thursday, November 20, 2025 An Ontario farmer collected donations to support members of his staff affected by Hurricane Melissa. Brad Raymont employs nine migrant workers from Jamaica to help harvest strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries at Raymont’s Berries in Cottam. “Our farm wouldn’t exist without these... Read this article online
Canadian Farmers Seek Fair Succession Tax Reform Thursday, November 20, 2025 Family farmers across Canada are urging the federal government to update tax rules that they say no longer reflect the reality of modern farming families. Current laws under the Income Tax Act allow farmers to transfer their farms to their own children without immediate tax... Read this article online