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Ottawa endorses plan to send Marineland’s belugas to U.S., SpainThe 30 beluga whales at Marineland in Niagara Falls are closer to a new home after Fisheries and Oceans Canada endorsed a rescue plan that would send them to five aquariums.CanadaJun 3
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New study shows beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirrorNew research suggests beluga whales may recognize themselves in mirrors, joining a small group of animals believed to exhibit self-awareness.EnvironmentJun 2
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‘Billionaire greed’: Some Vancouver businesses concerned about FIFA World CupThe owners and operators of three Vancouver businesses are already experiencing challenges with the influence that the World Cup has on the city.EconomyJun 8
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Marineland’s bears begin journey to Colorado sanctuaryThe bears are off to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, a charity that sits on a massive property that nearly 1,000 large carnivores.CanadaMay 20
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How to keep your pet cool all summer longEverything you need from brands like Ren's Pets, Canada Pooch, Nature’s Miracle and more. Read on for simple, smart ways to keep your pets chill.The CuratorJun 13
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Marineland says talks ongoing for fed support, Ottawa confirms money readyMarineland previously received conditional approval from the federal government for the export of the former theme park's remaining beluga whales.CanadaApr 21
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Ontario failed to collect nearly $10M owed by alleged animal abusers: documentsSince 2019, the province has charged owners money to care for animals seized by Animal Welfare Services to the tune of $10,633,241, documents show.CanadaApr 10
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American aquariums say they are working to provide future for Marineland’s belugasAmerican aquariums say they visited Marineland last week with the goal of "providing hope and a future" for 30 beluga whales that face euthanasia should they not be moved.CanadaJan 23
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Postmortem reveals Toronto Zoo’s Kiko the giraffe died from cardiac failureThe Toronto Zoo says a postmortem examination has determined the death of Kiko the giraffe was consistent with cardiac failure following acute muscle exertion.CanadaFeb 14
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‘Exceptionally unique’ amphibian stars in Vancouver Aquarium exhibitThe exhibit highlights the urgent need to protect the axolotl’s natural habitat, which now exists in the wild only in the waterways of Xochimilco in Mexico City.EducationJan 10
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Ottawa gives conditional OK for Marineland to export remaining belugasFederal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson says she has provided conditional approval for the export of Marineland's remaining beluga whales to the United States.CanadaJan 26
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Marineland now seeking permits to ship remaining belugas to U.S.: sourcesMarineland has presented a plan to the federal government to ship the last remaining captive whales and dolphins in Canada to several institutions in the United States.CanadaJan 22
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Casino Nova Scotia moving from downtown Halifax to Dartmouth CrossingThe current property on the Halifax waterfront will be listed for sale in the coming weeks. Operations will continue until the new facility is built.CanadaJan 14
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Toronto Zoo’s 13-year-old giraffe dies after being caught in ‘tragic incident’The Toronto Zoo says Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe, died after becoming caught in an opening door while being moved within his behind-the-scenes habitat.CanadaJan 3
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Looking to adopt a hamster? AARCS looking for homes, suppliesAlberta Animal Rescue Care Society is hoping people will donate supplies and consider adopting after a resident brought in a pregnant hamster they had "unknowingly" purchased.CanadaNov 19, 2025
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18-year-old woman dies during cruise ship voyage, FBI joins investigationAnna Kepner, a recent high school graduate, was travelling on the Carnival Horizon cruise from Miami to the Caribbean when she died.TrendingNov 10, 2025
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Ontario tells federal government to approve Marineland whale transfer to China, Nova ScotiaSolicitor General Michael Kerzner appeared to punt the responsibility back to the federal government while claiming the Ontario government is "not abandoning the whales."PoliticsOct 23, 2025
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Marineland says its remaining belugas shouldn’t be sent to N.S. sanctuaryFederal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson denied Marineland's request last week for a permit to ship Canada’s last captive whales to buyers at an aquarium in China.CanadaOct 7, 2025
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Slow but steady growth in population of North Atlantic right whalesA whale conservation group says the estimated population of North Atlantic right whales in 2024 was 384, a rise of 2.1 per cent over the estimate of 376 in 2023.EnvironmentOct 21, 2025
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Marineland asks Ottawa for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminentFisheries Minister Joanne Thompson earlier this week denied Marineland's request to export 30 belugas to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, an aquarium in China.CanadaOct 3, 2025