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
Key January data may reshape corn soybeans and wheat prices Monday, January 12, 2026 On the weekly with experts Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino and Commodity Strategist Abhinesh Gopal, the team review recent important market developments during the week of January 5th to the 9th and focused on the upcoming USDA reports that could strongly... Read this article online
Developing a new plan for rural Canada Monday, January 12, 2026 The federal government wants input from Canadians about issues and priorities for rural parts of the country. Until Feb. 6, Canadians can participate in a public consultation through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. “What we hear from those living in rural Canada... Read this article online
Mid-January CGC updates Monday, January 12, 2026 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has issued some licenses while others are no longer in effect. So far in 2025 the CGC has provided three licenses. Two belong to an Alberta company. Westlock Terminals in Westlock received two licenses on Jan. 1. One elevator got its grain... Read this article online
Episode #84: How to Identify Sick Pigs Early Monday, January 12, 2026 How to Identify Sick Pigs Early In this episode of the SwineTime podcast, staff veterinarian and Pipestone Holdings owner Dr. Spencer Wayne is joined by fellow veterinarian and partner Dr. Joseph Yaros for a practical discussion on one of the most critical aspects of swine production:... Read this article online
Pork producers address USDA's New World screwworm response Monday, January 12, 2026 The National Pork Producers Council submitted comments on the USDA's draft response plan for a New orWld screwworm detection in the United States. NPPC's feedback addressed areas of the response including movement controls and movements to slaughter, treatment and physical examinations, among... Read this article online