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
Bill 7 to Expand Access and Simplify Water Use Rules for Producers Tuesday, November 11, 2025 As previously reported by Farms.com, the Government of Alberta is moving forward with important updates to the Water Act through the proposed Bill 7: Water Amendment Act. The legislation aims to make more water available to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses while improving... Read this article online
Pressing Provinces to Liberalize Liquor Trade Laws Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Canada’s small and craft alcohol producers continue to face serious challenges when trying to sell their products across provincial borders, according to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The report, Bottled Up: Barriers facing small business in... Read this article online
Linear Grain Strengthens Local Farming Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Linear Grain Inc., a privately owned Canadian grain handling and merchandising company, has announced the successful acquisition of the Fannystelle Grain Elevator from Bunge. The strategic purchase reinforces Linear Grain’s commitment to supporting Manitoba farmers with efficient and locally... Read this article online
Ag in the House: Nov. 3 – 7 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Right up until the day before the Liberals released the first federal budget under Prime Minister Carney, opposition parties wanted the government to take steps to improve the lives of Canadians. On Nov. 3, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pushed for the government to remove the... Read this article online
2026 regional Outstanding Young Farmer nomination deadlines approaching Tuesday, November 11, 2025 The 2025 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer’s national event takes place in Toronto later this month, but work is already underway to get ready for 2026. The deadlines for some regional nominations to be considered in next year’s crop of young farmers are fast approaching. Saskatchewan... Read this article online