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Animal Groups Call for Pest Control Act Amendments
Animal Justice, Animal Alliance of Canada, HSI/Canada, IFAW, and Wolf Awareness Inc. are calling on the government to amend federal legislation to protect both target and non-target animals from harm and suffering caused by inhumane pest control products.
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“Mutton Bustin’” Endangers Children & Sheep at the Manitoba Stampede
Young children and sheep are set to grapple and crash to the ground in “Mutton Bustin’” rodeo events at the Manitoba Stampede.
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Health Canada Flip Flops: Warning Labels No Longer Required on Ground Meat
Health Canada is backpedaling on a progressive decision that would have required a health warning label on ground beef and pork products.
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Horse Killed in 2022 Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Race: Deathtoll Rises
Horses die from horrific injuries nearly every year in Calgary’s “half mile of hell” chuckwagon races.
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Fact Check: How Canadian Bears are Killed for the Queen’s Guard’s Caps
A debate in the British Parliament highlighted how Canadian bears are slaughtered for ceremonial headwear.
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Animal Justice Joins Global Call for Trophy Hunting Imports Ban
A coalition of conservation and animal protection groups are urging policymakers to ban imports of hunting trophies.
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Pork Can’t Be Marketed as “Healthy”, Says CFIA
Federal authorities are cracking down on Manitoba Pork over misleading radio ads that falsely claim pork is healthy.
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Animal Justice Calls for Investigation After Horse Hit in Face at Calgary Stampede
Shocking video footage shows rodeo team member striking a horse in the face during bronc riding event.
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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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