Petition to end fur farming presented in the BC Legislature
The Fur-Bearers’ petition calling for the end of fur farming in British Columbia has made its way to the legislature!
April 13, 2022
Tag: British Columbia
It’s time to be bear smart in the Lower Mainland
Managing garbage and other attractants vital to preventing negative encounters. Spread the news!
March 31, 2022
COVID-19 and BC’s Fur Farms: March Update
Get the latest updates on what’s happening in government and the courts from The Fur-Bearers
March 23, 2022
BC plans to keep killing wolves
Despite clear opposition from the public, government continues with plan to aerial gun wolves as part of their caribou recovery plans.
January 31, 2022
Caribou plan requires more solutions, government survey shows
BC plans to kill wolves for five more years in a bid to protect endangered caribou. But survey results show most people oppose their plans.
January 21, 2022
Emergency Preparedness: How to be ready and support others
Tips for pets, families and what to do to help wildlife when disasters hit or emergency situations arise.
November 22, 2021
Action Alert: Comment on changes to the Fur Farm Regulation
The government is asking British Columbians to provide comments on amendments to the Fur Farm Regulation following the decision to end mink farming.
November 8, 2021
‘Mink farming is a health hazard’: Breaking down BC’s mink farm moratorium
In this post, we explain the key information in the mink moratorium, and what you can do to help the movement to end fur farming in British Columbia.
October 27, 2021
Infectious disease docs call on Premier John Horgan to end fur farming
A group of 29 British Columbia infectious disease specialists sent an open letter to BC Premier John Horgan calling for an end to fur farming in the province.
October 14, 2021
Coyotes in Stanley Park with Dr. Kristen Walker
This special report is an evidence-based conversation with a researcher who’s on the ground in BC’s Stanley Park, gathering data about coyotes, park use, and changing behaviour.
August 19, 2021
Mink killed and more test positive for SARS-CoV-2 on BC fur farm
Fur farming in BC continues to pose a serious public health risk after mink escape their cages and test positive for SARS-CoV-2.
August 3, 2021
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
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
