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	UBC and Stanley Park Ecology Society seeking residents to aid coyote deterrent research UBC and Stanley Park Ecology Society need residents who frequently see coyotes on their properties to aid in a deterrent research program. READ MORE
	ACTION ALERT: Make Trap Signs Mandatory To Protect Pets and Families! We are calling on the government of British Columbia to immediately enact a trap warning sign system that requires trappers to post bright, visible signage at all access points when traps are within 20 metres of a street, service road, trail, pathway, or other publicly accessible area. READ MORE
	Intolerable Cruelty: The Science Behind Snares and Strychnine Dr. Gilbert Proulx discusses his new book, Intolerable Cruelty: The Truth Behind Killing Neck Snares and Strychnine in this episode of the Defender Radio podcast. READ MORE
	HUGE NEWS: BC government in “early stages” of exploring oversight for conservation officers Ongoing pressure from The Fur-Bearers and advocates highlighted in National Post article reveal change may be on the way. READ MORE
	Capitalism and Conservation Dr. Anna Pigott sees capitalism as the root cause for much of the environmental havoc described in a World Wildlife Fund and explores the subject on this episode of the Defender Radio Podcast. READ MORE
	DISTURBING CONTENT: Cruelty to coyote captures Canadian media’s eye Disturbing video of two youths beating a coyote to death raise important questions about how government, media, and society talk about wildlife. There are no graphic images in this blog. READ MORE
	This Giving Tuesday Help #MakeFurHistory This Giving Tuesday, please help us recover our costs and make sure we can continue creating these educational documents, as well as other paperless tools like our petitions and targeted emails that can be found on our website. Every gift counts: from $5 per month to a one-time donation of $100. READ MORE
	Kamloops man suing trapper whose device killed his dog $15,288.50 in damages sought according to court documents obtained by The Fur-Bearers READ MORE
	The Fur-Bearers’ Holiday Giving Guide Find just the right gift for the people in your life – and help the animals at the same time! READ MORE
	Animal Law: Funding, Frustrations, and Finding Solutions for Change Changes at the OSPCA, concerns about an NGO being in law enforcement, and the importance of filing reports, complaints, and creating paper trails are discussed with Animal Justice Executive Director Camille Labchuk. READ MORE