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
Bill 7 to Expand Access and Simplify Water Use Rules for Producers Tuesday, November 11, 2025 As previously reported by Farms.com, the Government of Alberta is moving forward with important updates to the Water Act through the proposed Bill 7: Water Amendment Act. The legislation aims to make more water available to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses while improving... Read this article online
Pressing Provinces to Liberalize Liquor Trade Laws Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Canada’s small and craft alcohol producers continue to face serious challenges when trying to sell their products across provincial borders, according to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The report, Bottled Up: Barriers facing small business in... Read this article online
Linear Grain Strengthens Local Farming Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Linear Grain Inc., a privately owned Canadian grain handling and merchandising company, has announced the successful acquisition of the Fannystelle Grain Elevator from Bunge. The strategic purchase reinforces Linear Grain’s commitment to supporting Manitoba farmers with efficient and locally... Read this article online
Ag in the House: Nov. 3 – 7 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Right up until the day before the Liberals released the first federal budget under Prime Minister Carney, opposition parties wanted the government to take steps to improve the lives of Canadians. On Nov. 3, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pushed for the government to remove the... Read this article online
2026 regional Outstanding Young Farmer nomination deadlines approaching Tuesday, November 11, 2025 The 2025 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer’s national event takes place in Toronto later this month, but work is already underway to get ready for 2026. The deadlines for some regional nominations to be considered in next year’s crop of young farmers are fast approaching. Saskatchewan... Read this article online