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
Nine Firms Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Thursday, October 8, 2026 Canada is taking new steps to strengthen its food supply chain and create more value from the crops grown across the country. Protein Industries Canada has announced that nine companies from different provinces are joining its Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain program. The initiative... Read this article online
A Thanksgiving meal from Canadian farmers Thursday, October 8, 2026 As families prepare to share a Thanksgiving meal together this weekend, it’s appropriate to highlight Canadian farmers’ roles in providing the ingredients. With that at top of mind, Farms.com created a Thanksgiving ingredient list with farmers from each province providing a unique part of... Read this article online
Share Your Ag Ideas and Win a Scholarship Thursday, October 8, 2026 Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Agriculture Student Scholarship, a program designed to support students interested in building a future in the agriculture industry. The scholarship encourages young people to share their ideas and contribute to solving some of the challenges... Read this article online
CFIB Calls for Tax Relief for Small Business Thursday, October 8, 2026 Entrepreneurs and small businesses are facing challenges from weak consumer spending, labour shortages, rising operating costs, and economic uncertainty- and agri-businesses are no exception. Ongoing trade tensions and supply chain disruptions have added further pressure, making it more... Read this article online
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Thursday, October 8, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online