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$5-million climate program to help B.C.'s tree fruit growers in extreme weather

$5-million climate program to help B.C.'s tree fruit growers in extreme weather

VICTORIA — Tree fruit growers in British Columbia are now able to access a $5-million climate resiliency program to help their crops weather extreme heat and cold. The funding comes after many B.C.
A look at Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner

A look at Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner

TORONTO — Mike Schreiner has led the Green Party of Ontario since 2009. Born: June 9, 1969. Early years: Schreiner was born in Kansas and raised on his family's grain and cattle farm.
38th Annual Breeders Directory E-Edition

38th Annual Breeders Directory E-Edition

Farm goods store Peavey Mart to close all Canadian locations

TORONTO — Peavey Industries LP says it is closing its stores across Canada.
Trump's sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems

Trump's sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems

OTTAWA — In one of his first acts upon taking office Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned or moved to dismiss the cases of some 1,500 people charged in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021.
Low number of insects found in Woodlands County survey

Low number of insects found in Woodlands County survey

Results were comparable with the last two years in Woodland County
Ranching and farming most stressful occupations physically, mentally: MHCC

Ranching and farming most stressful occupations physically, mentally: MHCC

Farming and ranching are considered two of the most stressful occupations, both physically and mentally, according to the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC).
Vanhills are different breeders for a reason

Vanhills are different breeders for a reason

Lester and Yvonne Vanhill are not your typical cattle breeder, raising beef cattle like many who raise and sell cattle either as feeders or finished cattle through auction markets, to feedlots or directly to the packer.
University of Guelph to lead national network focused on agri-food innovation

University of Guelph to lead national network focused on agri-food innovation

The University of Guelph is leading the creation of a network meant to spur investment in Canadian agri-food innovation, including developing new technologies to address pressing issues like climate change. The university received an almost $16.
Rail competition pilot may not be renewed amid parliamentary break

Rail competition pilot may not be renewed amid parliamentary break

MONTREAL — An obscure but hard-fought — and hard-lobbied — battle over railway competition has steamed back to the surface.
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