Tag: British Columbia

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

Episode art showing a coyote in Stanley Park.

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