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
Tag: BC
Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs calls for moratorium on fur farming
News release highlights ethics, welfare, and public health concerns in call to shut down British Columbia’s operating fur farms.
April 7, 2021
BCCOS: Three steps to build public trust in 2021
The Conservation Officer Service has built a reputation for killing wildlife and that will take time and good policy to overcome.
January 4, 2021
200 mink dead, BC SPCA speaks out against mink farming
TAKE ACTION: Petitions for B.C. residents and Canadians available in this article!
December 14, 2020
B.C. ACTION ALERT: It’s time to end fur farming
“Biosecurity measures” didn’t keep coronavirus out. And a vaccine won’t end the risk posed by fur farm conditions.
December 9, 2020
Coronavirus found on B.C. mink farm
Take action and tell Canada to begin immediate testing and transition farmers out of fur industry.
December 8, 2020
Billboards put spotlight on B.C. trapping issues
Non-profit The Fur-Bearers wants residents to know body-gripping traps are legal and dangerous in B.C. and across Canada.
November 16, 2020
B.C. Selling roads to caribou destruction
Defender Radio returns for its 8th season to share unsettling news about B.C. auctioning cutblocks in the middle of critical caribou habitat.
October 8, 2020
How many dead bears will it take?
Wildlife is being cruelly and unnecessarily killed due to human apathy.
August 5, 2020
Response to Ministry of Agriculture on COVID-19 and mink farms
Our response to the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture regarding COVID-19 and mink farms in the province.
July 3, 2020
Dutch mink farming ends in face of COVID-19
Partij voor de Dieren reports victory for millions of mink in Netherlands.
June 25, 2020
The Bear Necessities
How to keep bears and people safe while having fun in bear country, featuring the North Shore Black Bear Society!
June 18, 2020
How much more of your money will Canada bet on mink farms?
CBC article and analysis shows massive losses amid a disappearing market.
June 2, 2020
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Delta raccoon tortured by trap; reward up to $6,000
The Fur-Bearers, community members seek justice for injured raccoon.
May 26, 2020
BC’s 13 uninspected mink farms must be secured
Coronavirus is spreading in European mink farms – yet BC’s mink farms haven’t been inspected in over a year.
May 13, 2020
Community comes together to spread coexistence message
This week, thanks to the efforts of Darlene B., her mother Margaret and the Rotary Club of Maple Ridge, residents in the Silver Valley area of Maple Ridge, BC, will receive one of our coexisting with black bears door hangers.
April 28, 2020
ACTION ALERT: Ban Leg-Hold Traps in BC!
This pregnant fox had exposed bones as she dragged a trap down the road in BC. It's time to end the use of leg-hold traps!
March 31, 2020
Critique finds flaws in BC’s wolf cull paper
Non-lethal solutions exist and can protect at-risk caribou without slaughtering wolves.
February 10, 2020
The Wild World of Ecotourism
Ecotourism keeps visitors – and the animals they’re viewing – happy and healthy. Hear more about ethical, sustainable and successful ecotourism from Eric Boyum of Ocean Adventures on the Defender Radio podcast!
February 6, 2020
Richmond residents don’t need to fear raccoons
Understanding what’s causing behaviour is the first step in addressing it.
January 22, 2020
Open letter: transparency, independent oversight can resolve BCCOS concerns
Reviews of transportation, drugs, communications and other topics should be standard for armed government agency.
January 17, 2020
ACTION ALERT: Comment on BC hunting and trapping regulations
The Fur-Bearers highlight four items to consider commenting upon.
January 17, 2020
Reward offered in Beaverdell skinned animal case
NO GRAPHIC IMAGES: The discarded skin of what appears to be a bear cub found in Beaverdell has prompted The Fur-Bearers to issue a reward to assist an investigation.
January 2, 2020
ACTION ALERT: Allow Municipalities To Protect Families And Wildlife
It is time for Minister Doug Donaldson to take action and protect British Columbians from the dangers of traps.
December 13, 2019
