Chef The Pig Given Three Months To Leave Town Thursday, December 5, 2013 Mayor Hazel McCallion wants Chef, a pot-bellied pig who's been living in Mississauga since August, out of her city. However, in an October council meeting she reluctantly agreed to a three-month reprieve. The Toronto Star reports that police noticed Chef when they responded to a medical emergency at Manfred Vaegler's residence. The pig belongs to Vaegler's friend and was given his name "because all he thinks about is food." Vaegler says Chef is "not much different than a dog" and the neighbours are fond of him. McCallion has less love, telling councillors that "a pig should be on a farm, not in an urban setting." Mississauga's animal control bylaw prohibits keeping farm animals in residential dwellings, but lately there have been petitions to allow for "urban farming" of chickens and other animals. Better Farming is currently preparing a report on this issue. BF Ontario's Aquaculture Industry Comes of Age Fur Sales Have Soared Over The Past Five Years
Canadian Grain and Pork Sectors Join Others in Sound Alarm Over AAFC Research Cuts Wednesday, February 18, 2026 The Grain Growers of Canada (CGC), the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), and Swine Innovation Porc (SIP) are expressing serious concern following recently announced staff reductions and facility closures or consolidations within Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada (AAFC). The groups warn that... Read this article online
Kelle Neufeld Appointed New General Manager of Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention Tuesday, February 17, 2026 The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC), whose annual convention is Feberuary 18 and19, has named Kelle Neufeld as its new General Manager, effective May 1, 2026. Neufeld brings more than 12 years of experience in the Canadian agriculture sector, with a career focused on... Read this article online
Growing Home with BASF Opens 2026 Nominations Monday, February 16, 2026 After strong community engagement in 2025, BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is inviting Canadians to take part once again as nominations open for the 2026 Growing Home with BASF program. Now entering its fourth year, the initiative continues to support organizations that play an... Read this article online
OPP Wrangle Runaway Horses Monday, February 16, 2026 Earlier this month, Lambton County residents saw a bit of unexpected horsepower trotting through Enniskillen Township—minus the engine. According to OPP West Region, officers were called out to rescue a loose horse that had taken itself on a brisk winter outing. Under the... Read this article online
Bonnefield joins Canadian Agriculture Investment Coalition Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Bonnefield Financial Inc. announced its participation in a new investment coalition focused on strengthening Canada’s agriculture and food industry. The coalition, brought together by Farm Credit Canada, includes more than 20 investment organizations. Together, they are prepared to invest... Read this article online