The Montreal SPCA's new 'poster pig' Monday, August 4, 2014 Back in May, a pig found wandering by the roadside was taken to the Montreal SPCA. The female pig was less than a month old, with clipped teeth and tail, leading the SPCA to believe she was most likely on her way to slaughter and fell off a truck. Now the SPCA is hoping Rosalie will become a poster pig that encourages consumers to think twice before buying pork from a "factory farm."You can read Rosalie's story in a press release on the SPCA website. Alanna Devine, director of Animal Advocacy at the Montreal SPCA, says in the release: "We want to raise awareness of factory farming practices so that consumers can make informed decisions regarding their food choices, and we want the public to meet Rosalie so that they realize that pigs are just as intelligent as our pet dogs."The invitation was extended to members of the press, and CTV News was among those who covered the story. They took their cameras to Rosalie's new home, Ruby Ranch Pig Sanctuary in Kenilworth, Ont. Ruby Ranch cares for 22 rescue pigs, including Bardot, a piglet found roaming the roadside near London, Ont. BP Bacon festivals which run out of bacon Behind the Lines - August 2014
Hemp Holds Ground on the Prairies as Demand for Seed-Based Foods Fuels Interest Thursday, October 1, 2026 Looking for a niche crop for your crop rotation? The Canadian Prairies continue to be the centre of the country's hemp industry, producing the majority of the hemp seed used in food products sold across North America. Industrial hemp has been legally grown in Canada since 1998 under a... Read this article online
Senate pays tribute to Todd Lewis Thursday, October 1, 2026 Canadian senators used their time on Sept. 29 to remember a colleague and Saskatchewan farmer. Senate Speaker Raymonda Gagné granted senators additional time to pay tribute to Senator Todd Lewis who passed away on July 31 at age 65. The farmer from Gray, Sask., and former president of... Read this article online
Alberta Beef Producers Backs Stronger Cattle Traceability Plan Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Alberta cattle producers could see a new chapter in livestock traceability as Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) moves forward with recommendations aimed at strengthening cattle movement tracking while keeping producers at the centre of the process. The recommendations come from the Working... Read this article online
British Columbia Farmers Can Safely Dispose of Ag Waste Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Farmers across Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley are preparing for this year’s Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medications (UPLM) program, Cleanfarms’ long-running environmental stewardship initiative. The Canada-wide program gives farmers a free and responsible way... Read this article online
Canadian Farm Groups Call for National Plant Breeding Strategy Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario and several producer and industry organizations across Canada are urging the government to establish a national plant breeding strategy that reflects the different needs of crops, regions and farmers. The groups have released a joint vision titled; A National... Read this article online