GRAPHIC CONTENT: Animals must be removed from Quebec fur farm today!
The Montreal SPCA, acting on a tip, began an investigation into a fur farm north of the city in May of 2014. What they found
August 14, 2014
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Wolverine protection may be withdrawn: climate change science is ‘ambigious’
The climate of Earth is changing. There is absolutely no doubt about that. We know a great deal, in fact, about the specificities as to
August 13, 2014
An unintended trap mauls baby skunk
The stories of traps and their victims have been in the Calgary media lately. From a beaver tortured in an allegedly humane Conibear trap to
August 12, 2014
Fur prices plummet 70 per cent in North America
Trapper & Predator Caller has released their 2014 Fur Market Report. And fur-bearing animals everywhere rejoiced. According to their own statistics and reports, the fur
August 11, 2014
Beaver Blotter: August 11, 2014
World’s furriest cat A Californian cat has set the record for being the longest-haired feline in the world. Sophie Smith, the cat in question, has
August 11, 2014
Episode 143: Algonquin coywolf goes home
In late January 2014, Paula Tough had been out with a friend and their dogs near Algonquin Park when they came across what appeared to
August 10, 2014
Four dead bears: laws without enforcement next to useless
Whistler is a gorgeous region of our country: from the beautiful vistas to the teeming wildlife, it’s a rare gem that should always be appreciated
August 8, 2014
Algonquin coywolf: rehabilitated and released
In late January 2014, Paula Tough had been out with a friend and their dogs near Algonquin Park when they came across what appeared to
August 7, 2014
ACTION ITEM: Water quality below threshold in NS mink farm territory
Millions of mink make millions of pounds and litres of excrement and urine. And, in a relatively small area, that excrement and urine has to
August 6, 2014
Does tennis sensation Milos Raonic know the truth about fur trim?
It’s discouraging to see a rapidly rising athletic icon like Milos Raonic joining forces with Canada Goose – the company that gladly sells coyote fur-lined
August 6, 2014
The missing words: man attacked by black bear
The CBC headline is straight forward: Man attacked by black bear near Smoky Lake. The deck (the line under the headline) is equally straight forward:
August 5, 2014
Episode 142: Five Elephants
Once upon a time, Rob Laidlaw was a young man who wanted to protect animals. Today, Rob has become an animal advocacy powerhouse as the
August 4, 2014
Whitehorse beaver family killed – our offer to help lives on
It was with heavy hearts that we learned a family of beavers living at the Meadow Lakes Golf and Country Club was killed by Highway
July 31, 2014
Calgary continues trapping: beaver found tortured by Conibear
The City of Calgary needs to work on their listening skills. Since mid-spring, we have been emailing and calling their Council, asking that they look
July 29, 2014
Beaver Blotter: July 28, 2014
Why did the beaver cross the road? Beavers and their young need to get around – and it appears they know better than to jaywalk.
July 28, 2014
Episode 141: In the trenches of wildlife rehab
As summer is coming to its peak, so are the thousands of wild babies from coast to coast. While APFA works hard to protect them
July 27, 2014
PEI’s foxes are here to stay – scientist says co-existence is a must
In recent weeks, we’ve been sending letters to Councillors and media outlets in Prince Edward Island. It seems that a large number of foxes are
July 26, 2014
Tourist in bear conflict blames self, not bear
It’s a bit surprising, but certainly welcome: a tourist visiting Canmore found himself face-to-face with a bear, got injured and is blaming himself for the
July 24, 2014
Victory: Windsor ends skunk trapping program
You did it! The City of Windsor Council tonight voted unanimously to end the trapping portion of their skunk program. After a long, at times
July 22, 2014
ACTION ITEM: Canada’s fur farms need government assistance to get by
We’re often inundated with messages of the great and powerful fur industry, which alone is propping up the Canadian economy and providing thousands of jobs.
July 20, 2014
Episode 140: Grizzlies and the Heiltsuk people
On the central coast of British Columbia sits the traditional lands of the Heiltsuk First Nations people. In their language, Heiltsuk means to speak and
July 20, 2014
Grizzlies at greater risk than previously thought
A unique, First-Nations led study is shining light on dwindling grizzly bear populations in southern British Columbia. In a report on science website Phys.org, it
July 18, 2014
Lessons to be learned from a BC bear and an Ontario cougar
Two wild animals are safe after conservation officers were able to take action and remove them from potential conflict situations in the last week. In
July 17, 2014
GRAPHIC IMAGES: Consumers need to be warned of trap dangers
A store-bought trap was the culprit in the torture a squirrel in the Vancouver area last week. The story is common: homeowners concerned about rodents
July 15, 2014
