Manitoba’s Bill 22 would put wildlife at risk
The Fur-Bearers joins a coalition of NGOs calling for province to withdraw bill that would allow greater use of cosmetic pesticides.
October 6, 2022
Tag: Manitoba
Letter: Ruby’s death shows need for trapping reform in Manitoba
Beloved companion died in an unmarked trap set for coyotes while on a walk. It is time for Manitoba to do better.
February 4, 2021
Manitoba hiker caught in trap says he didn’t see the warning until it was too late
Similar incident inspired long-time director George Clements to get involved with The Fur-Bearers.
August 13, 2020
The frightening truth behind the viral video of a polar bear petting a dog
The CBC unraveled the dark truth of the video – and what really happens when people interfere with the natural behaviours of wildlife.
November 18, 2016
Scientists learn something new about foxes – and it’ll astound you
Foxes are adorable, intellignet, family-oriented animals that live in many different parts of Canada. In the near-desolate tundra of northern Canada, they somehow manage to
May 30, 2016
Trapper ‘sorry’ endangered cougar killed – but that won’t stop him from trapping more
The very public story of an apologetic trapper who accidentally caught and killed a rare cougar in Manitoba offers insight into the mind of the
January 7, 2016
Letter: trapping wolves will not resolve problems facing community
We are animal lovers. Every single one of our staff members and volunteer board of directors share their home with at least one pet. When we read about the loss of pets through any circumstance, we truly mourn.
But we also know that more killing will not bring back these lost friends, or prevent future loss.
September 28, 2015
Bear ‘attacks’: two tragic deaths should not result in more
Two families are mourning and two communities are shocked this week. In recent days, two Canadians – a 27-year-old man in Northern British Columbia and
May 12, 2015
