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
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AEM partners with Euro counterpart to enhance global alignment on key ag manufacturer issues Friday, December 20, 2024 The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the European Agricultural Machinery Association (CEMA) have signed a () to enhance advocacy efforts for the agricultural equipment industry. The agreement seeks to create a positive legislative and regulatory environment across... Read this article online
Broad Stakeholder Input Key as Pork Sector Prepares for Pig Code of Practice Update Friday, December 20, 2024 The Executive Director of the Canadian Pork Council suggests open honest communication and broad stakeholder input will be key as the next update of Canada's Pig Code of Practice gets underway. In 2014 Canada's Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs was updated, the biggest change... Read this article online
Ministers Freeland and Fraser resign from federal cabinet Friday, December 20, 2024 Chrystia Freeland resigned from Prime Minister Trudeau’s cabinet on the same day she was to deliver the Fall Economic Statement. The minister of finance and deputy prime minister posted a letter to social media just after 9am ET on Dec. 16 indicating her decision came after a conversation... Read this article online
Canada Post workers returning to work Tuesday Friday, December 20, 2024 Canada Post will resume operations on Dec. 17 after a ruling from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). CIRB found that Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) “are unlikely to reach a deal by the end of the year. The Board has therefore ordered an extension of... Read this article online