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No Justice for Pigs: Two Animal Advocates Convicted in Excelsior 4 Jury Trial
Two animal advocates, Nick Schafer and Amy Soranno, have been found guilty by a jury of mischief and break and enter, after helping to expose appalling animal suffering at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, BC.
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“Live Birds Buried Under Dead Ones”: Whistleblower Speaks Out About Avian Flu Cull
Cruel and brutal killing method reportedly used to exterminate 270,000 hens after an outbreak of avian influenza.
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Canada’s Ban on Dog Imports Will Leave Animals in Distress
CFIA to ban importing dogs for adoption from 107 countries, leaving animal rescues scrambling.
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Two Years Without Regan: Family Files Lawsuit Over Advocate’s Death
June 19 marked two years since the tragic death of Regan Russell, a compassionate animal advocate who was killed outside of the Fearmans Pork slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ontario.
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Will Niagara Falls Change Marineland Parkway to “Kiska Boulevard”?
Niagara Falls is being asked to rename Marineland Parkway to “Kiska Boulevard”, in honour of Kiska, the solitary orca trapped in the notorious Marineland park.
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One Step Closer to a Cruelty-Free Canada: Bill S-5 Passes Senate
The exciting new bill could help end toxicity tests, which are some of the worst and most painful forms of animal experimentation!
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Supreme Court Decision May Help Animals Access the Justice System
A Supreme Court of Canada case decision on public interest legal standing may be an important step toward expanding access to the court system for animals and animal advocates.
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HEAT WAVE: Cows, Pigs & Chickens Roast to Death on Highways
Farmed animals on transport trucks die of heat stress en route to slaughter.
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The Pandemic Prevention & Preparedness Act Would Tackle Zoonotic Threats
BILL C-293 calls on the federal and provincial governments to tackle future pandemic risks from animal agriculture
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Court Rules Happy the Elephant is Not a Person, But Dissenting Judges Would Free Her from Bronx Zoo
The New York Court of Appeals ruled in a 5-2 decision that Happy the elephant was not a legal person and would not be liberated.
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Animal Justice Launches New Website & Brand Refresh
Fresh new look, same bold and compassionate mission.
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Horses & Compassionate People Speak Out Against Live Export
Today is the National Day to End Horse Exportation, and we brought our message to the Manitoba Legislative Building.
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Health Canada Proposes Ground Meat Warning Label
New Health Canada rules require warning labels on ground beef and pork, causing industry outcry.
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300 Cows Rescued From Starvation, Charges Laid Against Saskatchewan Farmer
This is likely the largest cow seizure in Saskatchewan history, and underscores why governments should proactively inspect farms.
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