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
Canada Post strike possible in May Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Canadians could experience a disruption in Canada Post services in May. Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have agreed to resume contract negotiations this week. The two parties last sat around the bargaining table in March for mediated talks that concluded... Read this article online
Canadian Pork Council encourages hog producers to order a 4-month supply of ear tags Wednesday, April 30, 2025 The national postal strike is temporarily on hold until May 22, 2025, but disruptions may resume immediately afterward, warns the Canadian Pork Council. Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have re-entered negotiations, assisted by a mediator, following a... Read this article online
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Sheep farmers win Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Sheep farmers and wool producers from Wallenstein, Ont. are Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025. “It’s great to be recognized by your peers in the industry with an award like that,” Ryan Schill told Farms.com. “When we started the sheep farm, there were people questioning us... Read this article online
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