Welfare critics take on Quebec festival Saturday, October 3, 2015 The Montreal SPCA and PETA have criticized a festival in Quebec for using live pigs, the Montreal Gazette reports.Sainte-Perpétue, located approximately 30 kilometres south of Trois-Riviéres, has been holding its Festival du Cochon (Pig Festival) since 1978. According to the Gazette, for the last two years the festival has faced criticism from animal welfare groups for its use of live pigs in some events. These include wrestling a greased pig in mud and an "extreme boar challenge." Like many small-town festivals, Sainte-Perpétue hopes to make money and boost tourism. Canada International reports that 6,000 people come each year to see the festival. Montreal SPCA spokesperson Anita Kapuscinska told the Gazette that "we would never allow dogs to be subject to this sort of activity," and urged concerned citizens to boycott this and other such events. Gemma Vaughan, cruelty caseworker for the international animal rights group PETA, told the Montreal Gazette, "Tradition is no excuse for cruelty."According to Radio Canada International, this year Sainte-Perpétue put up signs around the festival grounds warning that protests during the festival would not be tolerated. BP Feeding: In search of the ideal back fat range Manitoba Pork celebrates bacon
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Ontario Promotes Local Food to Boost Economy and Jobs Thursday, June 5, 2025 Ontario is celebrating Local Food Week from June 2–8, 2025, honoring the people behind the province’s strong and self-sufficient food supply. From farmers and food processors to retailers and restauranteurs, these individuals contribute to the economy and food security. The agriculture... Read this article online
New report highlights Cdn. farmer sentiment on tariffs Thursday, June 5, 2025 Canadian farmers are worried about trade and tariffs. That’s part of what a new report from Stratus Ag Research shows. The research firm polled 1,000 Canadian farmers beginning in January about how concerned they are about 21 challenges including rising costs of production, commodity... Read this article online
Warburtons invests in Gate project Thursday, June 5, 2025 A British company is investing in a Canadian ag project. Warburtons, the largest bakery brand in England which includes bread, bagels, and pitas, is contributing $650,000 to the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) project in Winnipeg, Man. “This contribution represents a... Read this article online
Scientists at Guelph Target Avian Threat Thursday, June 5, 2025 The University of Guelph (U of G) is activeey engaged against the spread of avian flu. Experts from a variety of departments, including virology, engineering, veterinary medicine, and computer science, are working together to stop this growing threat. “This is not just a crisis for the... Read this article online