Marineland Sentenced to $45,000 Fine for Neglecting Black Bears
WELLAND—In a historic first, Marineland has been sentenced following a conviction earlier this year under Ontario’s animal welfare laws for its neglect of three young bears formerly in its care. […]
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Animal Justice Applies to Intervene in Court Sentencing Over Marineland’s Poor Treatment of Bears
Marineland repeatedly failed to comply with orders to improve the bears’ living conditions, so authorities seized the animals and sent them to sanctuaries.
Keep ReadingMedia Advisory: Animal Justice Seeks to Intervene at Marineland Sentencing Hearing
WELLAND—Marineland will face a sentencing hearing tomorrow in Welland, Ontario after being found guilty of multiple animal welfare offences regarding three young bears. Earlier this year, the notorious aquarium and […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls on Saskatchewan Roughriders to Drop Cruel Mutton Bustin’ Halftime Show
REGINA—National animal law organization Animal Justice is urging the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Canadian Football League (CFL) to drop a planned “mutton bustin’” event from their upcoming Prairie Proud Game […]
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Veal Sandwich Competition Axed from CNE After Public Outcry
After public pressure, the CNE has quietly removed a “Best Veal Sandwich” event from the CNE.
Keep ReadingCNE Veal Sandwich Contest Shelved After Public Outcry
TORONTO—The Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) was set to crown the winner of its Best Veal Sandwich contest on the CNE Celebrity Kitchen Stage. But following outcry from the community […]
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Animal Justice Challenges Manitoba’s Secrecy on Mink Farms
Animal Justice has filed a complaint following refusal from Manitoba Agriculture to release information about fur farms in the region.
Keep ReadingComplaint Launched After Manitoba Agriculture Refuses to Disclose Mink Farm Information
WINNIPEG—Animal Justice, Canada’s leading animal law organization, has launched a formal complaint with the province’s Ombudsman following Manitoba Agriculture’s refusal to disclose basic information about mink farms operating in the […]
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Court Halts Enforcement of Animal Protection Guidelines for Stun-Free Slaughter
Case highlights importance of fundamental values of both religious freedom and animal protection.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Disappointed in Court Decision to Cease Enforcement of Guidelines Aimed at Protecting Animals Subject to Stun-Free Slaughter
MONTREAL – National animal law organization Animal Justice is disappointed in a Federal Court decision which grants an injunction to halt the enforcement of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) […]
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Are Rodeos Above the Law?
Four animals lost their lives at the 2024 Calgary Stampede—is it legal to harm and kill animals for entertainment?
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice, Vancouver Humane Society Urge Police to Uphold Welfare Laws at Bull Riding Event
KELOWNA—National animal law organization Animal Justice and the Vancouver Humane Society have alerted police and the BC SPCA regarding possible violations of British Columbia’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act […]
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Animal Justice Demands Charges After Young Cow & 2 Horses Killed at 2024 Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede can’t keep getting away with harming and killing animals.
Keep ReadingWitness Describes Deadly Milton Chicken Truck Rollover
MILTON—Animal Justice is urgently calling for an investigation by animal protection authorities following a tragic crash involving a transport truck carrying live chickens that rolled over on Highway 401 west […]
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