Old Growth 101
Charlotte Dawe of the Wilderness Committee joins the podcast for a primer on old growth forests and logging.
June 15, 2021
Blog
Coexisting: What to do when wildlife follows
Knowing how to respond to wildlife follows during a run or bike ride can make an amusing anecdote out of what may otherwise be an worrying wildlife encounter.
June 14, 2021
MLA challenges fur farming in Victoria
Opposition party agriculture critic pushes for comments on the future of fur farming in BC.
June 10, 2021
Register for The Fur-Bearers’ 2021 AGM
The Fur-Bearers (The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals) is hosting their 2021 Annual General Meeting online. Sign up free now to join us!
June 7, 2021
Reading past fear: how to de-sensationalize the news
Coverage of wildlife encounters frequently use sensationalized language and opinions, leaving facts to be unearthed by readers.
June 3, 2021
Defender Radio Podcast Update: The Return
Michael Howie brings you updates on the podcast and his hiatus, new episodes on the way and how you can get involved with the show.
June 2, 2021
Coexistence Solutions: Tips for Runners
Negative encounters with wildlife can be easily mitigated by following these simple tips while running, whether in a city or the back country.
June 1, 2021
End BC’s fur farm subsidies
The Fur-Bearers joins the BC SPCA in calling for the government to end its financial support of intensive fur operations.
June 1, 2021
British Columbia’s Old Growth: Q&A
Learn the basics of why old growth forests matter, what is happening and how to get involved.
May 28, 2021
Help get Pitt Meadows bear family home
Bears chased by off-leash dogs, photographers out of area; resident cooperation is necessary.
May 28, 2021
Estonia may Make Fur History
One third of Estonian legislators pledge support to ban fur farms, most parties say they support change.
May 27, 2021
COVID-19 found on 3rd mink farm in British Columbia
The coronavirus has been detected in mink on a fur farm in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. It’s the 3rd time a fur farm in Canada
May 18, 2021
4 Tips to Help Wildlife This Spring
Spring is here, and in many areas it is the height of baby season. Wildlife rehab centres and wildlife removal businesses are seeing an increase
May 18, 2021
New BC Alliance Honours Super Natural Bear Moms
BC Bear Alliance (BCBA) to promote coexistence solutions for communities
May 7, 2021
Bear Research Group reveals desire for coexistence
UBC student-led project sought to understand public perception on bears and conflict mitigation strategies
May 5, 2021
ACTION ALERT: Support fisher trapping restrictions in BC
Government has proposal to close commercial fisher trapping seasons to protect endangered species
May 3, 2021
Mississauga proposes upgrades to wildlife feeding regulations
Feeding considered a major factor in negative encounters with coyotes in sizable city west of the GTA.
April 28, 2021
BC infectious disease docs speak out against fur farming
Fourteen specialists call on the government to re-examine licensing and permits for breeding and confining mink in BC.
April 27, 2021
Police Act review opportunity to address BCCOS concerns
Wildlife is impacted by the Police Act, and you have an opportunity to share your views with legislators!
April 22, 2021
Celebrating The Fur-Bearers’ volunteers!
April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week for 2021, join us in thanking some of our amazing volunteers.
April 21, 2021
Forest fairies are cute, but crafts can be harmful to nature
Impacts include people leaving trails, plant life being damaged, toxic materials and potential negative encounters with wildlife.
April 20, 2021
Canada Goose isn’t going fur-free, but recommits to no new fur
Outerwear company infamous for coyote fur clearly sees consumer demand moving away from their traditional product.
April 15, 2021
Amhertsburg cat’s paw mangled in trap
Raccoon trap won’t solve negative interactions with native wildlife, and puts numerous animals at risk of injury or death.
April 13, 2021
Saks Fifth Avenue goes fur free
After nearly 100 years, major luxury fashion retailer drops fur due to “societal shifts”
April 7, 2021
