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Michele Brunoro on new ally in raw milk fight
A dairy crusader who recently won his fight to distribute unpasteurized milk has taken over a legally troubled B.C. cow-share operation in hopes of winning the right to sell the controversial beverage.
Michele Brunoro on landmark raw milk ruling
An unprecedented court decision in Ontario upholding the legality of raw milk co-ops may help the legal battles of a B.C. farmer and force Canadian regulators to legalize the sale of unpasteurized dairy.
CTV National News: Dairy farmer not-guilty
Health agencies say drinking raw milk is inherently risky but proponents say it's a magic elixir that boosts immune resistance and cures disease. Who's right? A look at the science behind raw milk.
Michele Brunoro on raw milk ruling
Canada is the only G8 country where raw milk is illegal. Some say big dairy stands to lose a lot if non-pasteurized products hit store shelves. Why do we sell cigarettes and alcohol but not raw milk?
Michele Brunoro on raw milk ruling
In the 1800s, unsafe dairy killed thousands of milk drinkers. Pasturization made things much safer but raw milk producers say heat treating is no longer necessary in an age where raw milk can be produced safely.
Michele Brunoro on raw milk ruling
More than half of U.S. states allow the sale of raw dairy. A look at how our closest neighbour tackles issues of testing and safety standards and whether more people drink raw milk once it hits store shelves.

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A promotional image for 'Milk Trial by Jury,' a comedic operetta detailing the trial of raw milk activist Michael Schmidt.

Raw dairy crusader takes over troubled B.C. farm

A dairy crusader who recently won his fight to distribute unpasteurized milk has taken over a legally troubled B.C. cow-share operation in hopes of winning the right to sell the controversial beverage.   8     1

Farmer Michael Schmidt talks to reporters on outside court in Newmarket, Ont., Thursday, July 31, 2008. (Colin Perkel / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Court case heats up raw dairy debate in Canada

An unprecedented court decision in Ontario upholding the legality of raw milk co-ops may help the legal battles of a B.C. farmer and force Canadian regulators to legalize the sale of unpasteurized dairy.   31     3

The B.C. Centre for Disease control is warning consumers not to consume raw dairy from a Chilliwack, B.C., farm after five samples of its products tested positive for fecal matter.

Raw milk: magic elixir or health hazard?

Health agencies say drinking raw milk is inherently risky but proponents say it's a magic elixir that boosts immune resistance and cures disease. Who's right? A look at the science behind raw milk.   28     4

Raw milk is seen at the Home on the Range dairy in Chilliwack, B.C. Jan. 22, 2010.

Do consumers need protection from raw milk?

Canada is the only G8 country where raw milk is illegal. Some say big dairy stands to lose a lot if non-pasteurized products hit store shelves. Why do we sell cigarettes and alcohol but not raw milk?   36     3

Raw milk from Organic Pastures Dairy in Fresno, California, is seen sold alongside pasturized organic milk on store shelves at a Whole Foods supermarket. (Organic Pastures)

Raw milk lovers say pasteurization not needed

In the 1800s, unsafe dairy killed thousands of milk drinkers. Pasturization made things much safer but raw milk producers say heat treating is no longer necessary in an age where raw milk can be produced safely.   22     4

Cows roam freely at Kurtis Staven’s 14 acre raw dairy co-op in Christina Lake, B.C.

The land of milk and dairy: raw in the U.S.

More than half of U.S. states allow the sale of raw dairy. A look at how our closest neighbour tackles issues of testing and safety standards and whether more people drink raw milk once it hits store shelves.   10     4

Twenty-nine states set their own laws around raw milk sales, each with their own sometimes bizarre rules.

Raw milk in the U.S.

Twenty-nine states set their own laws around raw milk sales, each with their own sometimes bizarre rules.