Canadian leaders losing grasp on wildlife, environmental realities
Eyebrows are raising around the world after what can only be called a disastrous week of disturbing news from Canada’s leaders on issues such as
December 12, 2014
Tag: wildlife
Episode 207: Winter is coming
The weather last week across most of Canada sure was frightful – snow, sleet and icy winds let us know that winter had officially arrived.
November 23, 2014
Toronto coyotes – are we asking the right questions?
It’s always a busy time for us and other animal advocates when the Toronto media decides to pick up on a story about wildlife. When
November 17, 2014
Remembering why we fight: wild family photos by Kerri Martin
It's been a tough few weeks for all of us. We've been writing, talking and sharing information about our new Make Fur History campaign. The
November 12, 2014
After province ‘dropped the ball’ community needs to find money for wildlife program
The communities of Powell River Regional District are struggling with human-bear conflict. They know how to fix it. They have a plan. But now, they
November 6, 2014
#Bearselfies could lead US park to turn away visitors
Yes, bear selfies are a thing. And yes, US state park officials actually have to tell people they’re a bad idea. #BearSelfies hit the web
November 4, 2014
Respect wildlife enough to keep animals wild
How you feel about raccoons can often come down to where you live and whether or not your garbage gets tipped over. But for a
October 20, 2014
Why does Toronto fear raccoons?
You only need to open up any of Toronto’s daily newspapers to see the reality facing the city: raccoons, organized and angry, are striking back
August 25, 2014
Critter Care open house a rare look inside wildlife rehabilitation
Every day, APFA fights to protect the welfare of wildlife across the country. We work on policy issues, municipal by-laws and solutions to prevent conflict.
July 8, 2014
Caiman in Toronto park shows need for greater humane education
As though taking a page out of Lake Placid, the City of Toronto has successfully captured a caiman in High Park. The cousin of an
July 8, 2014
WikiLeaks style website helps fight crimes against animals
It was only a matter of time: a new website, styled after the infamous WikiLeaks, is helping law enforcement agencies track down and crack cases
June 13, 2014
Wildlife are not pets – not even a moose in a trailer park
Sometimes you don’t want to write a blog – you see something that’s so ridiculous, you figure there’s no chance anyone will believe it. But
June 12, 2014
Help keep wild families together this summer
Jackson the bear cub was all alone. One rainy spring night he lost both his siblings as well as his mother. Suddenly, his whole world,
June 3, 2014
Farley Mowat inspired a love of wildlife and Canada
It was with heavy hearts that we learned yesterday Canadian icon, author and environmentalist Farley Mowat had passed on. Media reports have noted that Mowat,
May 8, 2014
Stay informed: spring babies
Walking down the aisle in the grocery store, a man sees a toddler, wandering alone. He looks up and down the aisle for a parent
March 14, 2014
Knock on your hood to keep animals safe
When Daisy was just a kitten when she was rescued from inside the engine of a truck in Windsor, Ontario. The owner of the truck
December 29, 2013
Protecting wildlife: dollars and sense
There’s a clear environmental argument for preserving wildlife habitat and the species whom inhabit them. There’s also a clear ethical argument for the same. But
November 14, 2013
