ELLE Magazine becomes the first global fashion magazine to go fur-free!
ELLE magazine has announced it will go fur-free by ending the promotion of animal fur in its magazines and online media.
December 2, 2021
Tag: make fur history
The Fur-Bearers comment on BC’s mink farm phase-out
Read our submission to the government of British Columbia about the prohibition on mink farming and changes to the Fur Farm Regulation.
November 16, 2021
Nova Scotia government funding mink farms and mink vaccines
Read why we think the province needs to follow British Columbia’s lead and support a transition away from fur farming.
November 12, 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
HUGE NEWS: BC to phase out mink farming
British Columbia announces plan to phase out mink farming in response to ongoing and future health risks posed.
November 5, 2021
New data reveals fewer animals killed on Canadian fur farms
Statistics Canada has published new data on fur farming in Canada. The new data update adds information for years 2019 and 2020. There is reason to be optimistic.
October 29, 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
Launch of New Microsite: End Fur Farming in British Columbia
A one-stop resource for everything you need to know about fur farming in British Columbia – and how you can help end it.
September 23, 2021
Oscar de la Renta is going fur-free!
Major fashion brand makes commitment to their own, as well as licensed products.
August 4, 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
Open Letter: Minister of Labour, it’s time to act on fur farms
Our letter outlines WorkSafeBC inspection reports that show systemic issues on fur farms. Read it now and write your own letter with our tips!
July 27, 2021
Two mink with COVID found wandering fur farm
The health and safety of BC residents continues to be put at risk as the Ministry of Agriculture announces that multiple mink tested positive on
July 26, 2021
Rose’s Story: A Portrait of Fur Farming in Canada
There are hundreds of thousands of animals on Canada’s fur farms. Rose was one of them, this is her story.
July 21, 2021
The Fur-Bearers are challenging fur farm license in court
Chinchilla fur farm operated for several years without a health management plan, a requirement for a permit.
July 19, 2021
ACTION ALERT: Tell the UK to end their fur trade
An online survey from the government of the United Kingdom is asking for input on the fur trade, and you can have your voice heard!
June 25, 2021
Canada Goose announces they’re going fur-free!
Major victory for animal lovers as outerwear company notorious for coyote fur steps away; will still use down, according to reports.
June 24, 2021
Join our Fur Farm Webinar and Panel July 12
Get an update on fur farming internationally and in BC, as well as the impact of COVID-19 from an infectious disease doctor, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the BC SPCA and advocates.
June 23, 2021
End BC’s fur farm subsidies
The Fur-Bearers joins the BC SPCA in calling for the government to end its financial support of intensive fur operations.
June 1, 2021
Estonia may Make Fur History
One third of Estonian legislators pledge support to ban fur farms, most parties say they support change.
May 27, 2021
BC infectious disease docs speak out against fur farming
Fourteen specialists call on the government to re-examine licensing and permits for breeding and confining mink in BC.
April 27, 2021
Canada Goose isn’t going fur-free, but recommits to no new fur
Outerwear company infamous for coyote fur clearly sees consumer demand moving away from their traditional product.
April 15, 2021
Saks Fifth Avenue goes fur free
After nearly 100 years, major luxury fashion retailer drops fur due to “societal shifts”
April 7, 2021
Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga go fur-free
The Fur-Bearers, with The Fur Free Alliance, celebrates as more Kering brands join fur-free Gucci and Bottega Veneta.
March 30, 2021
