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
AAFC funding to focus on creating wheat resistant to key diseases like Fusarium Friday, June 13, 2025 The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has announced a $19.9 million investment over the next three years to support wheat breeding research. This funding is part of a core breeding agreement (CBA) with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and will help develop strong, field-ready... Read this article online
Alberta’s Dean Edge Named World Auctioneer Champion Friday, June 13, 2025 Rimbey’s Dean Edge makes history as Canada’s third-ever World Livestock Auctioneer Champion The week of June 2, 2025, was a memorable one for Dean Edge of Rimbey, Alberta. After honouring his mentor Blair Vold early in the week, he went on to win the prestigious World Livestock... Read this article online
It's Farmer Day! Friday, June 13, 2025 Join UFA to Celebrate Alberta Farmers Today, June 13, United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) celebrates Farmers Day at all its locations across the province. This annual event, held on the second Friday in June, began in 1945 and continues to be a special day for recognizing Alberta’s farmers... Read this article online
SPG Lowers Pulse Crop Levy Rate Friday, June 13, 2025 Growers Gain from Lower SPG Levy Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) has announced a reduction in the levy rate for pulse and soybean crops, lowering it from 0.67% to 0.60% effective August 1, 2025. The change was approved by the Agri-Food Council and aims to provide financial relief to... Read this article online
Canada Grows Hope Abroad Friday, June 13, 2025 Toronto-based indoor farming company transforms food access in Moldova with first-of-its-kind humanitarian hydroponic project A new Canadian-led indoor farming project is changing lives in Moldova. Built by Just Vertical in partnership with GlobalMedic, the hydroponic farm is the first... Read this article online