Now that's what you call diversification Sunday, April 5, 2009 A Chinese Internet company is investing in an unexpected direction – pork production. Zhejiang Province, long known for its entrepreneurship, will be the home for an investment of about C$5.5 million in pork production by the Internet Portal Netease, according to articles reported on the website ChinaByte.com.China is the world's largest producer and consumer of pork, and it must import to meet demand. Nevertheless, the industry has been in recession and pig farms have been going out of business. According to the article, the Internet company plans to set up standardized breeding lines and "eco-friendly feeds." BP Earning a college credit, barbecue style No risk to health,' but it's still quarantined
RCMP warns of traffic ticket scam Thursday, July 9, 2026 Police in the Prairies are warning residents about scams alleging residents have unpaid tickets. Saskatchewan RCMP received multiple reports on June 29 of people receiving text messages indicating they’re due in court for an “unpaid traffic citation,” and that a failure to appear can... Read this article online
Manitoba Crops Under Pressure as Flooding, Hail and Excess Moisture Damage Fields Thursday, July 9, 2026 Manitoba farmers are navigating one of the most challenging stretches of the 2026 growing season as excessive rainfall, flooding and damaging hailstorms have affected crop development across large portions of the province. According to weekly crop and weather reports compiled by... Read this article online
Western wrapping up filming in rural Alberta Thursday, July 9, 2026 A new movie scheduled for a 2027 release uses rural Alberta as its backdrop. The Horseman, starring Kiefer Sutherland and Barry Pepper, is wrapping filming this week. Alberta’s branch of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), says the project began... Read this article online
Rigas Karamanos Wins Les Henry Award Thursday, July 9, 2026 Dr. Rigas Karamanoshas been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award, an honor that recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to soil and water science and their practical application in agriculture across Western Canada. The award celebrates leadership,... Read this article online
Canada Boosts Beef Market Growth Thursday, July 9, 2026 The Government of Canada has announced an investment of more than $4 million to support the growth of the country's beef sector. The investment will help increase market opportunities for Canadian beef producers, strengthen trade relationships, and promote Canadian beef products in Canada... Read this article online