Group of scientists call on B.C. to end fur farming
David Suzuki and other researchers point to mounting evidence of disease risks, and ongoing animal welfare issues.
January 19, 2021
Tag: British Columbia
Feeding led to death of coyotes in Stanley Park
Coyotes learn from what we teach them, and feeding teaches them to approach people.
January 14, 2021
It’s Time: Ending Fur Farming in BC report online
High-level report highlights ongoing concerns surrounding farms, advises transitioning owners to green, climate-meeting goals.
January 12, 2021
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
Trapping season is starting, and the animals need your help!
Our fight against trapping in British Columbia and across Canada is picking up again. The animals need your help.
October 1, 2020
B.C. Election 2020: Get Ready To Vote
The Fur-Bearers’ quick guide to the fall provincial election in British Columbia.
September 24, 2020
Coronavirus confirmed on Utah mink farms
More than one million mink culled in Europe after virus rips through farms.
August 17, 2020
How many dead bears will it take?
Wildlife is being cruelly and unnecessarily killed due to human apathy.
August 5, 2020
Wolf Cull Science
A new paper contests the policy-setting study that led British Columbia down the path of killing hundreds of wolves in a cull. Amelia Porter, one of The Fur-Bearers' science advisors, joined Defender Radio to explore both studies and what the updated information could mean.
July 30, 2020
Pacific Wild takes B.C. to court over wolf cull
Aerial killings of wolves the centre of court filings.
July 22, 2020
Wolf cull based on flawed science, researchers say
Nearly 500 wolves killed as part of cull to protect caribou.
July 16, 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
Horrifying injuries prompt call for trap ban
The only way to protect wildlife, pets and people is to ban body-gripping traps.
June 29, 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
COVID-19 confirmed on mink farms in Aragon
European nation is second to report infections in workers.
May 26, 2020
Dutch mink farm worker catches coronavirus from animals
13 mink farms are uninspected and running in British Columbia.
May 20, 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
Mountain Caribou Habitat: Exceeding Disturbance Limits
Report shows mountain caribou have lost more habitat than what's needed for their survival.
February 21, 2020
Pacific Wild sends cease and desist to province over wolf cull
NGO alleges aerial shooting is in contravention of BC law.
February 19, 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
Gaps in BC’s “Together For Wildlife” plan concerning
The Fur-Bearers see opportunity for inclusion and consideration beyond consumptive users.
January 8, 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
