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
Alberta votes to remain in Canada Thursday, October 22, 2026 The majority of Albertans want their province to remain part of Canada. During the Oct. 19 provincial referendum, when asked if Alberta should remain a Canadian province or if the provincial government should begin the legal process of holding a binding referendum on possible separation,... Read this article online
UFA Opens New Cardlock and Bulk Petroleum Site in Outlook, Saskatchewan Thursday, October 22, 2026 United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) has expanded its petroleum network with the opening of a new Cardlock and Bulk Petroleum site in Outlook, Saskatchewan, providing agricultural producers, transportation companies, and commercial operators with expanded access to fuel and lubricants in one of... Read this article online
New program for Canadian Western Agribition Thursday, October 22, 2026 A new program opportunity is available for the 2026 Canadian Western Agribition. The Canadian Buyers Program will provide qualified livestock and agriculture travelling from outside of the Prairie provinces with up to $1,000 to attend the show. Applicants must meet certain criteria to... Read this article online
Canada Continues Efforts to Expand Ag Trade Opportunities During G7 and EU Meetings Thursday, October 22, 2026 Canada's agriculture minister is returning from Europe with a renewed focus on expanding market access and strengthening trade relationships for Canadian farmers and agri-food exporters. The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, concluded a... Read this article online
Manitoba Harvest Progresses Despite Wet Field Conditions Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Manitoba producers are making significant progress on harvest operations, but excess soil moisture continues to create challenges in some regions as the 2026 growing season winds down. According to the latest Manitoba crop report, spring cereal harvest is essentially complete across... Read this article online