Articles by Bridget Demarsh

Calgary Stampede Rodeo: A Tradition of Torture

More than 100 animals have been killed since 1986 at the Calgary Stampede.

No Jail Time for Activists, But Still No Justice for Pigs

Two animal advocates received 120 days of house arrest after their jail sentences were overturned—yet Excelsior Hog Farm continues to evade accountability.

Legal Battle: Animal Justice Back in Court to Challenge Animal-Killing Plastic Pollution

Animal Justice stands in court to defend animals against a decision favouring the plastic industry.

Rejected: Ministry Refuses to Review Penned Dog Hunting

Despite public opposition, Ontario hasn’t backed away from a plan to expand the cruel bloodsport of penned dog hunting.

Progress! Bill to Protect Elephants & Great Apes Passes Committee Study—but There’s Still Work To Be Done

Important legislation seeking to protect great apes and elephants in captivity is nearing the House of Commons, but big cats are still being left out.

Loblaw Customers Are Misled Into Buying Eggs From Caged Hens

A new survey finds that Loblaw customers are buying eggs from caged hens under the false impression that birds live cage-free.

Street Campaign Exposes Burnbrae’s Deceptive Egg Marketing

In response to Burnbrae’s misleading marketing, Animal Justice has launched a street campaign to reveal the truth!

Animal Advocates Appeal Jail Sentences for Exposing Animal Cruelty 

Two advocates are facing a more severe sentence for exposing cruelty than almost any farm convicted of animal cruelty.

Animal Justice Testifies at the Senate to Ban Big Cat Captivity

Let’s protect big cats from cruelty.

Two More Belugas Join Marineland’s Growing List of Casualties

Since 2019, 17 whales have lost their lives at Marineland, each death a poignant reminder of the cost of captivity.

New Survey: Canadians Duped By Misleading Egg Cartons

New research shows people are often confused by egg packaging, and pay more for eggs they wrongly believe to be cage-free.

Marineland Finally Convicted After Decades of Animal Cruelty

Marineland was found guilty of breaking provincial laws, over its cruel treatment of three young black bears.

Victory! Canada Bans Wildlife Poisoning by Strychnine

A huge win for wildlife! The use of the poison strychnine to kill wild animals including wolves, coyotes, and black bears, has been outlawed.

Stop Canada’s Tiger Kings: Get Big Cats Out of Captivity!