Where patrons 'sweat like a pig, then eat one' Friday, June 7, 2013 At first glance at least, there's more proof that the love affair restaurant operators and their customers have with bacon isn't over.Rashers, which opened last November, billing itself as "Toronto's only bacon sandwich shop," turned up the grill in March by offering a 30 per cent discount to runners and cyclists who completed a circuit in the city in the shape of a pig and presented the digital map from the smartphone application to the restaurant's owners.A Toronto Star writer described the promotion as one where patrons "sweat like a pig, then eat one." The restaurant is in the Leslieville neighbourhood of Toronto on Queen Street East and offers six sandwiches costing $5 to $8, according to the Star story. Most are made with peameal bacon, egg, cheese and sauce. There is a vegetarian version also so there may be some waffling on the bacon love. The pig made a full commitment, the restaurateurs less so. BP 'Ag gag' law passes in another U.S. state Behind the Lines - June 2013
Research into pests, mapping soil carbon sequestration, and genetic resistance to pests get funding Monday, January 20, 2025 Saskatchewan and the federal government have announced an investment of $9.4 million for crop-related research, with an additional $5.4 million co-funded by industry partners. This brings the total funding to $14.8 million for 2025. The investment, which is part of Saskatchewan's... Read this article online
Farm transitions workshop just ahead of Canada's farm show Monday, January 20, 2025 Canada's Farm Show, one of the country's premier agricultural events, is set to take place from March 18 to 20, 2025, in Regina, Saskatchewan. Presented by Viterra, the event is focused on three key pillars: education, innovation, and collaboration, which continue to guide its mission of... Read this article online
Trade tensions and the Canadian dollar Monday, January 20, 2025 Canada faces multiple economic challenges, including an increasingly uncertain trade environment. With a change in U.S. leadership, Canada might face new trade restrictions, such as tariffs. Historically, trade tensions, such as those experienced in 2018, have seen temporary tariffs... Read this article online
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