Belgian Blue website
The Canadian Belgian Blue Association has launched a new website at www.belgianblue.ca.
The website launch coincides with the association’s effort to expand its activities and increase the breed’s visibility in the Canadian cattle market.
The website is bilingual, reflecting the large number of Belgian Blue breeders in Quebec. It also allows members and non-members to post cattle for sale, a feature that will enable the association to meet the growing foreign demand for Canadian Belgian Blue bulls and genetics.
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The association’s new board of directors has also launched a national advertising campaign to improve the breed’s visibility. Manitoba breeder Mark Hodges was elected association president, replacing past-president Ruth Hill of Wiseton, Sask.
New charity head
Ben Hoogendoorn has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Canadian Food for the Hungry International.
Hoogendoorn, who had been serving as interim CEO since September 2005, replaces founder David Collins, who acted as president and CEO since the organization’s inception 11 years ago.Ê
Hoogendoorn has also served as CFHI’s director of international operations and is familiar with the issues facing non-governmental agencies that work abroad to end hunger.
He serves on the board of directors for the Canadian Christian Relief and Development Association and is the incoming chair of the board of the British Columbia Council of International Co-operation, which promotes Canada’s increased involvement with global issues.
Hoogendoorn was born in Abbot-sford, B.C., and raised in Agassiz, B.C. He lived in Vernon, B.C., for 25 years before returning to his birthplace to work for CFHI.
CFHI is a registered Christian, charitable organization dedicated to sustainable development and emergency response worldwide. It has sent more than $100 million in aid to developing countries over the past two years.
Monsanto sponsorship
Monsanto Canada has signed an agreement with the Canadian Curling Association to be the presenting sponsor of the Canadian men’s curling championship for the next three years, from 2007-09.
Monsanto was also the presenting sponsor of the 2006 Tim Hortons Brier, which took place at the Brandt Centre in Regina.
The 2007 Tim Hortons Brier will be held at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ont., on March 3-11, 2007. The dates and sites for the 2008 and 2009 Canadian men’s curling championships have yet to be announced.
Nominations sought
Earth Day Canada, a non-profit environmental charity, is honouring individuals who have devoted their time to local environmental causes.
It is accepting nominations from across the country for the Hometown Heroes Award Program.
To nominate someone, contact Earth Day Canada before April 21. Potential candidates include individuals, school and community groups, municipalities and non-profit and First Nations organizations.
The 2006 Hometown Hero will receive their award at the Earth Day Gala on June 8 in Toronto.
