Municipal Elections: Talking About The Animals
Voters will hit the municipal polls across the country this month– and that means you still have time to talk to candidates about issues that matter to you.
Voters will hit the municipal polls across the country this month– and that means you still have time to talk to candidates about issues that matter to you.
The Fur-Bearers have filed an applicationfor leave to appealto the Supreme Court of Canada.
Wild fires in British Columbia are continuing to spread, threatening homes, businesses, and entire communities. Please take a few moments to review these preparation tips for your family, pets, and neighbourhood to help stay safe.
CBC article cites reports of aggression but doesn’t go in-depth on how we create the problems.
British Columbia's highest court dismissed an appeal because of a lack of clarity in law – meaning that there is still no clear decision on when a Conservation Officer can or can't kill animals in the course of their duties. Join us in calling for immediate change!
Government website open for commenting by residents on a variety of wildlife and habitat related issues.
The Fur-Bearers are hiring a summer student for the position of Admin & Membership Assistant!
Bears are looking for an easy meal in BC. It’s up to us to protect them from conflict, and potential lethal action, with responsible waste management practices.
A brief look at highlights from the budget and how it could impact wildlife in British Columbia.
Read our open letter telling BC to protect pets and families from traps with warning signs – and take action yourself!
Feline veterinary expert Dr. Margie Scherk explains the truth about cat declawing, alternatives to prevent scratching, and dispels a myth about shelter dumping.
A proposed regulation to extend wolf trapping season on Vancouver Island by 51 days is at risk of passing without opposition – unless you’re able to help.
The Fur-Bearers are seeking an appeal of a court’s decision on their case regarding the Conservation Officer’s authority to kill wildlife who isn’t at large or dangerous.
Province says that hunting of grizzly bears is not in line with values of British Columbians.
Read our submission to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, then send your own to speak out for the grizzlies.
Auditor General calls for increased transparency, monitoring, accountability, and providing resources and goals to Conservation Officer Service.
Insights West poll indicates 74% of residents support banning grizzly hunting, including 58% of self-identified hunters.
The province wants to hear what you think about the hunting of grizzly bears – and we want you to help you be loud and clear.
The Union of BC Municipalities convention is an opportunity for us to talk to people about how their communities can create change for animals.
We know what the problem is. Why aren’t we addressing it?
The lawfulness of a Conservation Officer killing a bear cub is being challenged through a judicial review, initiated by The Fur-Bearers.
A bear was killed on Vancouver Island earlier this month, and the Conservation Officer Service intends to trap and potentially kill another – all because of human activity.
A Vancouver-area retailer’s response to concerns about fox fur being used on a product raised the eyebrows of many advocates, including ours
It seems that the government of British Columbia wasn’t interested in what a professional association of biologists had to think about wildlife management when they set up the basis for a new agency earlier this year.