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Case of bovine TB confirmed in Manitoba dairy herd
This story was first published on RealAgriculture.com on June 17, 2025. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it is investigating a confirmed case of bovine tuberculosis in a dairy cow in southern ...
Jun 17, 2025 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency notes bovine TB generally does not pose a threat to public health in Canada because of the extremely low prevalence of the disease. (RealAgriculture News Team file photo)
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol
OTTAWA - Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols. Kurek introduced a bill ...
Jun 17, 2025
Wildfire smoke could impact freshly seeded Saskatchewan crop
Wildfires aren't just having an impact on communities and homes; the effects can also impact crops. With Saskatchewan seeding at 97 per cent complete, the smoke and lack of rain could have a dire impa...
Jun 14, 2025 Heavy wildfire smoke for an extended period of time will reduce the amount of photosynthesis. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Carney and Li agree to regularize communication between Canada and China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to regularize channels of communication between the two countries. A readout from Carney's office also says the leaders com...
Jun 06, 2025
Minister says CFIA following due process in B.C. ostrich cull case
The federal agriculture minister says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is following "due process" as it prepares for a cull of about 400 ostriches at a farm in British Columbia. Protesters have cal...
May 28, 2025
Vintners and brewers thrilled with supports in Ontario budget
TORONTO - Ontario's vintners and brewers are thrilled with the support provided by the province in its latest budget, saying it helps stabilize the industry in uncertain times. The province is set to ...
May 20, 2025
Ostrich cull opponents swamp rural B.C. officials with gratitude over landfill ruling
Aidan McLaren-Caux is used to being stopped in grocery store aisles by people who want to discuss issues as a local politician, but a federal agency's decision to cull a flock of 400 ostriches in Edge...
May 16, 2025
Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled
VICTORIA - A member of an ostrich farming family held back tears Thursday as she called on the provincial government to help stop the cull of their 400 birds. Katie Pasitney, spokesperson for Universa...
May 08, 2025
'It feels personal': Canadian farmers cope with Chinese tariffs on canola and peas
MOOSE JAW - Canola runs deep on Margaret Rigetti's farm in southern Saskatchewan. Her grandfather was among the first to grow the bright yellow flowering crop in the 1970s, and it has been a staple ev...
Apr 27, 2025
Tariffs causing concern for Sask. farmers as federal election approaches
Global trade and tariffs are some of the key issues Saskatchewan agricultural producers are paying attention to ahead of the 2025 federal election. Farmers are looking for certainty and stability as C...
Apr 22, 2025 Josef Buttigieg, owner of Fenek Farms about 25 kilometres north of Regina, says tariffs from China are a major concern for farmers. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: When a DIY project tests your patience
Sarah Mills says couples may have good intentions when starting a home reno project, but time, kids and life get in the ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 11
On Tuesday's show, Evan talked about public art in Saskatoon, finds out about a Canadian helping rebuild Ukraine, the lo...