Episode 229: CSI: Coyote scene investigators
When conflict arises between coyotes and humans, the coyotes typically get the short end of the stick. Trapping, hunting and all-out culls are always on
May 17, 2015
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Episode 228: Special Report: Unnatural Enemies
This special report episode has been rushed to post for you, our wonderful supporters, so that we can let you know about an incredible documentary
May 16, 2015
Episode 227: Craving Compassion, Canada?
What do a Buddhist monk in Vancouver and the owner of a sanctuary farm in central Ontario have in common? Compassion. This week we’re talking
May 11, 2015
Episode 226: Join the revolution
Anger and frustration are common for us animal advocates. And this week we’re talking with someone who can help us by teaching us what questions
May 3, 2015
Episode 225: Represent
After speaking on behalf of our members, supporters and all the fur-bearing animals of Canada as expert witnesses in a parliamentary committee last week, we
April 26, 2015
Episode 224: The Cowspiracy is real
With Earth Day on the horizon it makes sense to take a step back from fur-bearer-specific issues and look at a subject plaguing the entire
April 19, 2015
Episode 223: Spring Feeding
On this week’s episode we’re focusing on two spring-related topics that come up every year – wildlife feeding and living with bears. In almost every
April 12, 2015
Episode 222: For the love of dog
They are our best friends, our family and our own personal heroes. Dogs have become an everyday part of life for millions of Canadians –
April 5, 2015
Episode 221: Water world
Some 500 years ago, Leonardo Da Vinci said "water is the driving force of all nature." And today, that message needs to be spread. Not
March 29, 2015
Episode 220: The Easter Bunny exposed!
As sure as eggs are being hidden by the Easter bunny in homes across the country this week, many parents are planning special gifts for
March 23, 2015
Episode 219: Respecting raccoons
We’re all about raccoons this week, now that spring is on the way – and some horrific news arose out of White Rock, British Columbia.
March 15, 2015
Episode 218: Badgering for change
Working to protect animals isn’t always a clear cut job – and sometimes, it’s things you’d least expect that require a bit of extra attention.
March 8, 2015
Episode 217: The State of the Beaver
How do beavers revive watersheds and help combat climate change? Those were the questions poised to experts and advocates at the recent State of the
March 1, 2015
Episode 216: March is coming in like a lion
March is gearing up to come in like a lion for The Fur-Bearers. The ongoing attack on advocacy by the Harper government picked up last
February 22, 2015
Episode 215: Making humane choices
Making humane choices can be difficult at times – but when you know where to look and what questions to ask, it can be surprisingly
February 16, 2015
Episode 214: Unintended consequences
We regularly speak about the direct implications of actions against wildlife – from full on culls to the trapping and disruption of family units. But
February 8, 2015
Episode 213: Finding compassion for canids
The news this year has all been about the cousins of our domestic dogs, wolves and coyotes. Increased sightings of coyotes throughout areas of Ontario
February 2, 2015
Episode 212: Dam Builders
From the name of a winter pastry to the back of our five cent piece, the beaver is everywhere in Canada. But few people know
January 19, 2015
Episode 211: Canada’s failing grade
To start out the new year we’re taking a look at some serious news – Canada’s failing grade for animal welfare and protections. Late last
January 11, 2015
Episode 210: Santa’s going fur-free
As things started to wind down at the Fur-Bearers office last week, we received a surprising piece of mail. The letter was addressed to Adrian
December 21, 2014
Episode 209: Bella’s story
Last week we told you the story of Bella and the Pelley family of Happy Valley-Goose Bay in Labrador. Bella, a five-year-old lab mix, was
December 7, 2014
Episode 208: The times they are a changin’
It gets frustrating for us animal lovers – the apparent lack of change, the ongoing suffering. But the times, they really are a changing. This
November 30, 2014
Episode 207: Winter is coming
The weather last week across most of Canada sure was frightful – snow, sleet and icy winds let us know that winter had officially arrived.
November 23, 2014
Episode 206: History and future of the seal hunt
This week we’re diving into one of the most contentious issues of Canadian culture: the seal hunt. For a long time, the hunt was a
November 16, 2014
