Nova Scotia ends its mink farm subsidy program
The province of Nova Scotia is no longer offering its Mink Industry Enhancement program.
July 13, 2023
Tag: Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia mink farms accessed nearly $100M from 2013-18
The Fur-Bearers has obtained documents showing the extent of government support for the country’s largest fur-producing province: Nova Scotia.
October 19, 2022
Research Rundown: The latest research about fur farming in Canada
From COVID-19 oubreaks to impacts on the environment, this post compiles research published in 2022 about fur farming in Canada.
September 13, 2022
$25 per mink: The Nova Scotia program that gives money to fur farms
In an era when consumers, companies, and entire countries are rejecting fur, the Government of Nova Scotia is funding its production.
March 3, 2022
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
How much more of your money will Canada bet on mink farms?
CBC article and analysis shows massive losses amid a disappearing market.
June 2, 2020
ACTION ALERT: Nova Scotia’s foxes aren’t the problem, people are
Call on Nova Scotia Minister of Lands and Forestry to direct staff to use coexistence measures and enforcement to protect wildlife from human action.
January 3, 2020
WeAnimals’ The Farm In My Backyard puts a spotlight on Nova Scotia’s fur farms
Documentary team reveals environmental damage, dying ecosystems, loss of property values and ties them to fur farm industry on Canada’s east coast.
April 15, 2019
More unanswered questions than facts in CTV report on coyote conflict
Conflict with wildlife can be frightening, upsetting, and anger-inducing. But that shouldn’t stop a journalist from doing their job.
December 12, 2017
443: Good Coyote, Bad Rap
Dr. Simon Gadbois responds to folk-logic raised in documentary Bad Coyote, and discusses co-existence, fear, and the science of canids in Nova Scotia.
August 29, 2017
Millions owed, but government gives fur farmers extra time to repay debts
Millions of dollars are owed to a federal loan program by Nova Scotia’s fur farmers, but the Ministry of Agriculture has opted to give the
August 8, 2016
East coast fur industry losing fight against international undertow
The fur industry isn’t disappearing, but many of the notorious fur farms that cage millions of fox and mink on Canada’s east coast sure are.
August 3, 2016
Her cats loved being outside – you won’t BELIEVE what she made for them
The Fur-Bearers is a solution-focussed organization, and has been since 1953. So when we saw what one of our supporters did for her cats, you
June 3, 2016
Nova Scotia’s fur farm industry in free fall
Like the man said, “you gotta know when to fold ‘em.” Reports are piling up that indicate Nova Scotia’s fur farm industry – the largest
February 23, 2016
Nova Scotia mink industry in dire straits – again
The once-coveted pot of gold for Nova Scotia is in the pits – again. Following a hugely unsuccessful showing at two of the world’s largest
February 9, 2016
Resident furious after learning local beavers trapped and killed
Wildlife is Canada is enjoyed by many of us. From going on exclusive bear watching tours in British Columbia to hearing the coyote howls in
August 12, 2015
Necessity leads to wildlife innovation at Yarmouth airport
Airports are strange, new worlds to many species of wild animals. The vast open space is always of interest to birds; but mammals such as
June 9, 2015
Nova Scotia continues to perpetuate coyote myths as science
A woman in Nova Scotia claims her dog was attacked while hiking on a trail in the Cape Split area of the maritime province last
May 28, 2015
Nova Scotia invests tax dollars for mink farm research
Nova Scotia is continuing to ignore the issues plaguing their landscape to court the financial possibilities of the fur industry with a $500k investment into
April 14, 2015
Baxter ready for adoption, but Nova Scotia laws, supports, need to change
Baxter, an adorable little beagle, is ready for a new home. But he’s one of the lucky few. Western Nova Scotia is the stomping grounds
February 17, 2015
Price up at NAFA auction – but that doesn’t mean recovery for fur industry
In a rather sad attempt at good news, the CBC covered the North American Fur Auction yesterday, noting a slight increase in pelt prices. According
February 2, 2015
Taxpayers to fund $20M bailout of Nova Scotia fur farms
A 60 per cent drop in value and an outbreak of Aleutian disease hitting 75 per cent of fur farms in Nova Scotia has hit the industry hard. But the taxpayers of Nova Scotia are the ones who will be left footing the bill for a dying industry.
December 13, 2014
We’re stirring up a stink in Nova Scotia: formal complaints filed
Today we gave Nova Scotia’s Department of Agriculture notice: we’re paying attention. Several fur farms were identified in the formal complaint, which highlighted clear and
November 13, 2014
Days into coyote cull, dog caught in leg-hold trap in Nova Scotia
The coyote bounty program in Nova Scotia started its 2014 season last week. And already, there’s been an unintended victim. A Kings County resident was
October 21, 2014
