Fur trim: the missing perspective
Two views tend to battle out the ethics of coyote fur by companies like Canada Goose, but one opinion is never considered.
December 4, 2019
Tag: conservation
Double your donation through December 6!
For the next seven days, any donation you may to our campaign to regain charitable status will be DOUBLED up to $5,000!
November 29, 2019
ACTION ALERT: BC wants to kill MORE wolves
Document unearthed by Conservation North indicates plan to kill at least 80% of wolves in regions.
September 16, 2019
Back To School On: Compassionate Conservation
Dr. Kristen Walker of UBC talks compassionate conservation, coexistence, harm reduction in wildlife research and more!
September 12, 2019
Just the facts: the Conservation Officer Service and bear killings
The Conservation Officer Service has stuck to their guns on why they kill so many bears in British Columbia. Let’s look at their messaging and compare it to the bare facts.
August 20, 2019
By-catch wolverine shows trapping regulation flaws
Killing an animal designated as threatened is okay, if it’s “by accident.”
February 11, 2019
Capitalism and Conservation
Dr. Anna Pigott sees capitalism as the root cause for much of the environmental havoc described in a World Wildlife Fund and explores the subject on this episode of the Defender Radio Podcast.
November 21, 2018
601 – Conservation By Regulating Hunting (NEWS BRIEF EDITION)
Hunting isn't conservation, regulating hunting is – and a paper by Dr. Adrian Treves outlines the importance of distinguishing that. Hear more in this five-minute News Brief of Defender Radio!
September 25, 2018
ACTION ALERT: Dismissal of Appeal Means Political Action Needed!
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!
June 8, 2018
The Fur-Bearers returning to court to appeal court decision on wildlife killing
The hearings to appeal a decision rendered in December stemming from the case of an orphaned black bear killed by a Conservation Officer in British Columbia will begin on June 7, 2018.
April 11, 2018
The Science That Shows Government Wildlife Management Is Unscientific (520)
Dr. Kyle Artelle explains why so few of 667 examined wildlife management plans fail to meet his team’s scientific criteria – and what that means for the animals.
March 28, 2018
NEWS BRIEF: 520 – The Science That Shows Government Wildlife Management Is Unscientific
Wildlife management plans claim to be science based, but a new study shows that may not be true. Hear it in 5-minutes with this Defender Radio News Brief!
March 26, 2018
ACTION ALERT: Say NO to Coyote Trapping in Montréal
Use our one-click letter/petition to tell the City ofMontréal that co-existence is the ethical, humane, and effective choice to preventing or mitigating conflict!
March 26, 2018
Tall Tales Long Lenses is a beautiful journey with an iconic photographer
John E. Marriott’s book provides breathtaking photos with a truly Canadian story of a love of wildlife, photography,and growing up.
November 23, 2017
445: Turtle Power
Turtle rehabilitation, why some turtles are pretty much living dinosaurs, and what 3,000 turtle eggs are doing in plastic containers in Peterborough are discussed with the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre.
September 13, 2017
Three ways you’re helping save bears in Coquitlam!
It’s as easy as number three! Find out more in the article.
September 6, 2017
441: Leaving History In The Past
The seal hunt has long been a part of the culture and history of Newfoundland and Labrador. But does it have a place in the 21st century? Nowit’s the very people who call The Rock home that are questioning the industry.
August 16, 2017
Compassionate conservation is worth talking about
There’s a lot of debate about conservation these days – we even took a jab at it in a Straight.com article, and on our own
July 27, 2015
ACTION ALERT: BC government now says wolf cull will last five years
Adding fuel to the fire caused by their decision to murder over 100 wolves in a weak attempt to protect caribou, the BC government has
February 11, 2015
Will Alberta kill wolves rather than stop habitat destruction?
After killing nearly 1,000 wolves to protect endangered caribou, scientists announced culls would be little more than a stop-gap measure; the only true way to
January 12, 2015
Episode 211: Canada’s failing grade
To start out the new year we’re taking a look at some serious news – Canada’s failing grade for animal welfare and protections. Late last
January 11, 2015
Bekoff’s Rewilding Our Hearts a guide to saving the planet
Examining animal emotions has been Dr. Marc Bekoff’s career as a professor and author. But in his latest book, he takes on a new mission:
October 7, 2014
Canada a world leader in deforestation – and destruction of wildlife habitat
A damning article by the Huffington Post circulating the web shows that Canada is the world leader in deforestation. The news comes out of a
September 9, 2014
Grizzlies at greater risk than previously thought
A unique, First-Nations led study is shining light on dwindling grizzly bear populations in southern British Columbia. In a report on science website Phys.org, it
July 18, 2014
