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
Nine Firms Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Thursday, October 8, 2026 Canada is taking new steps to strengthen its food supply chain and create more value from the crops grown across the country. Protein Industries Canada has announced that nine companies from different provinces are joining its Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain program. The initiative... Read this article online
A Thanksgiving meal from Canadian farmers Thursday, October 8, 2026 As families prepare to share a Thanksgiving meal together this weekend, it’s appropriate to highlight Canadian farmers’ roles in providing the ingredients. With that at top of mind, Farms.com created a Thanksgiving ingredient list with farmers from each province providing a unique part of... Read this article online
Share Your Ag Ideas and Win a Scholarship Thursday, October 8, 2026 Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Agriculture Student Scholarship, a program designed to support students interested in building a future in the agriculture industry. The scholarship encourages young people to share their ideas and contribute to solving some of the challenges... Read this article online
CFIB Calls for Tax Relief for Small Business Thursday, October 8, 2026 Entrepreneurs and small businesses are facing challenges from weak consumer spending, labour shortages, rising operating costs, and economic uncertainty- and agri-businesses are no exception. Ongoing trade tensions and supply chain disruptions have added further pressure, making it more... Read this article online
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Thursday, October 8, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online