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
Premier Moe Urges PM Carney to Meet with XI Friday, August 22, 2025 In response to escalating trade tensions over Canola, on Thursday, federal and provincial leaders met with key stakeholders in the Canadian canola sector to address China’s recent imposition of steep anti-dumping duties on Canadian canola seed. “Canola is one of our most valuable... Read this article online
Ag minister roundup Thursday, August 21, 2025 With farmers busy enough as it is, it can be difficult to keep track of how some of Canada’s ag ministers are working to support producers and the industry overall. With that at top of mind, Farms.com browsed online and social media to provide a brief roundup of what the federal ag... Read this article online
New resource for wild pig management in Canada Wednesday, August 20, 2025 A new website is available to educate Canadians about wild pigs. Wild Pigs Canada, a joint effort between Invasives Canada, Animal Health Canada and the Invasive Pig Leadership Group, launched on Aug. 20. “They threaten agriculture, ecosystems, cultural resources, and the economy in... Read this article online
Pierre Poilievre wins Battle River-Crowfoot Tuesday, August 19, 2025 The leader of the Conservative Party of Canada is headed back to Ottawa. Pierre Poilievre received 40,548 votes, or 80.4 per cent of support from voters in Aug. 18’s by-election in Battle River-Crowfoot, Elections Canada data says. “Thank you very much to the great people of Battle... Read this article online
Alberta Harvest Progress Steady with Strong Crop Ratings Tuesday, August 19, 2025 According to the AFSC and Alberta Government Crop Reporting Survey, as of August 12, Alberta’s 2025 harvest was well underway with 2 percent of crops combined across the province, consistent with 5- and 10-year averages. The South Region leads with 6 percent harvested, followed by the Peace... Read this article online