B.C. cities join in anti-GMO battle Sunday, November 3, 2013 Municipalities in British Columbia have joined the anti-GMO fray. In September, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities passed a resolution asking the provincial government "to legislate the prohibition on importing, exporting and growing plants and seeds containing genetically engineered DNA, and raising GE (genetically enhanced) animals within BC (sic), and to declare, through legislation, that BC is a GE Free area in respect to all plant and animal species." Particularly delighted is Alex Atamanenko, NDP MP for British Columbia Southern Interior, a retired school teacher, according to his constituency office's press release. "Those grassroots organizers, passionate citizens and dedicated public officials are all to be applauded for bringing about such a momentous result," stated Atamanenko. "I have found that when people are armed with accurate information about GE crops and the industry behind it they are outraged and want to put an end to it." BF Chesapeake Bay load limits alarm growers Rooftop greenhouse growing isn't easy
Canada Packers Posts Strong Volume Growth and Profitability in First Year as Standalone Company Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Canada Packers Inc., recently split off from Maple Leaf Foods, reported its financial results earlier this month for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025, highlighting increased hog volumes, steady sales growth and disciplined financial execution. In the fourth quarter of 2025,... Read this article online
Senators examine Canada’s food system firsthand during southwestern Ontario fact finding mission Monday, March 16, 2026 A delegation of Canadian senators conducted a full day fact finding mission on Friday, March 6, 2026, visiting several major food system organizations and research facilities across Southwestern Ontario. The tour supported the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry’s ongoing... Read this article online
Canada’s Real Seasons (According to Farmers Who Actually Live Here) Monday, March 16, 2026 According to a chart that’s been making the rounds on social media, courtesy of The Weather Network—the Canadian calendar has officially been updated. Apparently, we no longer live by the simple rhythm of winter, spring, summer, and fall. Instead, we now rotate through such crowd... Read this article online
Ontario Equine Industry Drives Rural Economy Monday, March 16, 2026 A new economic study has revealed the major contribution of Ontario’s equine agricultural sector to the province’s economy and rural communities. The Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study Report provides the first comprehensive evaluation of the industry since 2010 and offers... Read this article online
Julia Montgomery Named OVC Dean Monday, March 16, 2026 The University of Guelph has announced the appointment of Dr. Julia Montgomery as the new dean of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC).She will begin her five-year leadership term on June 15, 2026.The appointment marks an important step for one of Canada’s most respected veterinary... Read this article online