A group of 29 British Columbia infectious disease specialists sent an open letter to BC Premier John Horgan calling for an end to fur farming in the province.
With a change in the weather comes a need for warmer clothing – and we’re here to help you find outerwear brands that keep animal welfare in mind.
Strategies to live alongside wildlife aren’t failing; it’s time for them to begin in earnest.
Taking in too much of the bad? Learn when it’s time to take a break, and how to set healthy boundaries.
Dr. Elisabeth Ormandy joins The Switch to talk about silicone cups, washable pads and other products for menstruating individuals.
A one-stop resource for everything you need to know about fur farming in British Columbia – and how you can help end it.
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and help the animals at the same time – all with a click of a button!
Three wildlife-related topics on which to educate your (new) Member of Parliament
Bears, skunks, raccoons, coyotes and many other common critters are stocking up on calories as summer turns to fall.
Oscar-nominated director Tomm Moore talks about his latest animated feature, the importance of storytelling from generation to generation, and how looking backwards gives us hope and ideas for the future.
Gas-powered leaf blowers can have a negative impact on the environment. Learn more and how you can help your community make the switch!
Executive Director Lesley Fox shares our history on this issue over the last year and what’s next. Also, psychotherapist Stephanie McMahon discusses grieving for the coyotes.
Philosopher of science Dr. Lee McIntyre shares insights from his new book on how to combat science denial in the modern era.
Five ways you can help ensure that this situation is never repeated and protect the long-term health of Stanley Park and its inhabitants.
Removing coyotes from an ecosystem doesn’t change the human impacts on the ecosystem and creates an opportunity for more coyotes to return.
Following the announcement that more coyotes will be killed, we are left feeling anger, sadness and frustration that opportunities to prevent this outcome were ignored or missed.
The Fur-Bearers offers a scholarship for individuals to learn tools that help communities coexist with beavers.
Dr. Shelley Alexander’s nuanced explanations of coyote behaviour filtered down to one simplistic statement while interviewing on Morning Live.
Funding to aid art projects that promote coexistence with fur-bearing animals in Canada.
A quick introduction to a new show on the Defender Radio feed to help you combat climate change and protect wildlife with daily choices.
The Fur-Bearers are hosting a silent auction in October to benefit wildlife and need support from you.
Ecologist Nikki Heim and drone pilot Alex Taylor are locating wolverine den sites with new technology so much-needed habitat can be protected.
This special report is an evidence-based conversation with a researcher who’s on the ground in BC’s Stanley Park, gathering data about coyotes, park use, and changing behaviour.
Canadians head to voting booths September 20, 2021, for early election triggered by the sitting government.
Established in 1953, The Fur-Bearers is a charitable, non-partisan organization whose goals are to end the commercial fur trade and promote solutions for wildlife coexistence in communities. Your donation is tax-deductible. Charitable registration number: 130006125RR0002
