North West Terminal Ltd. in Unity, Saskatchewan, has idled its grain elevator after several years of losses.
NWT closes Unity elevator for foreseeable future
Provincial associations commit funds to new facility
Four organizations announced funding for the planned Global Agriculture Technology Exchange in Winnipeg Sept. 17.
Researchers call for rapid adaptation to global trade environment
Canada must prepare for a future featuring a less friendly trade environment, says a new policy note authored by two leading policy analysts. Al Mussell and Ted Bilyea, researchers at Agri-Food Economic Systems Research, said the recent action by China on Canadian canola illustrates their point.
Grain commission revokes Purely Canada licences
The Canadian Grain Commission said Aug. 28 both dealer and primary elevator licences at Purely Canada's Saskatchewan facilities in Avonlea, Kindersley and Lajord had been pulled.
Grain commission revokes Purely Canada licence
The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licences of Purely Canada Foods.
Yukon farming expands despite challenges
Small farms provide local food to residents of the territory through grocery stores, farmers markets and the farmgate
Artic farming in Canada: Small farms in the Yukon are providing local food to residents of the territory through grocery stores, farmers markets and the farmgate.
Agriculture ministers talk risk management and regulations
Annual meeting in Yukon delved into support programs, chemical regulations and capital gains among other issues
Annual meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ag ministers in the Yukon delved into support programs, chemical regulations and capital gains among other issues.
Bourgault fined following accident
The company pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court July 22 to one violation of occupational health and safety regulations.
Jasper fires force trains to go slow
CN has resumed service but at a reduced speed through the area
The Canadian National Railway line through Jasper, Alta,. is open, but trains are moving slowly due to the wildfire that destroyed a significant part of the community this week. The implications for grain movement are unknown, but unloads are already down at the port of Vancouver.
Ag ministers discuss BRM changes
Canada’s agriculture ministers wrapped up their annual meeting in Whitehorse Friday saying they continue to look at changes to business risk management programs to make them more responsive.
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