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We have a new Prime Minister, new Members of Parliament, and a new cabinet. What does it all mean for the animals? It’s hard to

Thanksgiving has passed and we know what we’re thankful for: Living With Wildlife 2015 is finally here! This Friday, October 16, we’re bringing together some

Wolf week begins on October 12, and this year, the wolves could certainly use your help. Two massive culling programs are underway in western Canada,

She’s travelled the world under the National Geographic Explorer banner; she’s created paintings that have defined movements for animal welfare; she’s designed Fabergé eggs that

We’re officially four weeks out from the election today and the excitement is getting… well, it’s pretty much the same as it was. But we’re

We’re another week closer to the general election in Canada and the rhetoric is flying fast and furious. But despite the ongoing coverage of the

Millions of our homes – at least half of all those in Canada – are shared with a four-legged friend. As a nation we spend

Animal lovers know how frustrating politics can be, particularly during an election campaign. Despite the fact that the majority of Canadians have companion animals in

Predator control is a nasty business. Millions of animals are killed each year around the country to protect livestock, ecosystems and, depending on who you

We’re taking you into the world of animal law on this episode, featuring two major cases in the United States whose outcomes could very well

From swift fox introduction to rehabilitation of baby bears, the Cochrane Ecological Institute and Cochrane Wildlife Reserve Society has done it all. Their resume of

The world has been talking about the tragic death of a big cat in Africa this week. But there are many other species of big

The news – be it online, radio, television or print – can influence the world. One great photograph can show the heartbreak of a family

The mere mention of the Great White shark can give thrills and tremors to beachgoers, divers and surfers. When the news media picks up a

For thousands of years, humankind has studied the delicate interplay of species across the vast web of life. And for thousands of years, we’ve successfully

We wanted to have a week that focuses on good news – and that’s exactly what we’ve prepared for you. We connected with superstar lawyer

Uncomfortable discussions come up in the world of animal advocacy, just like any other field. But when we have our awkward conversations, there are often