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
Driving farm equipment in Saskatchewan Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The start of seeding season across the Prairies means an increased presence of tractors and other pieces of equipment on roads and farms. But for a farmer or equipment operator is it as simple as turning the tractor on and going about his or her day? It depends. With that at top of... Read this article online
Prairie Farmers Get Timely Pest Control Relief Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Canadian farmers are currently facing many challenges, including market uncertainty, trade barriers, and changing environmental conditions. These issues have made farming more difficult, especially in prairie regions like Alberta and Saskatchewan. One major problem is the rapid increase in... Read this article online
CCA opposes CFIA livestock traceability proposal Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) doesn’t support the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) proposed livestock traceability regulations. “After extensive producer engagement and input from provincial beef organizations, the Canadian Cattle Association does not support proceeding... Read this article online
A Young Farmer Finds the Perfect Combine Wednesday, April 1, 2026 At Farms.com, nurturing a passion for agriculture starts early, and nothing illustrates that better than a recent heartwarming video featuring young Jared Altmann and the Farms.com Ag Buyer’s Guide. In the video, Jared can be seen carefully combing through the pages of the Ag Buyer’s... Read this article online
Ontario Soybean Acres to Rise in 2026 as Economics and Weather Shape Planting Decisions Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Ontario farmers are planning a modest expansion in total acres for 2026, with soybeans emerging as a key driver of change across the province, according to the 2026 annual Farms.com Risk Management Ontario Planting Intentions Farmer Survey. The survey, conducted between January 12 and... Read this article online