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Another six whales being moved out of Marineland, headed to U.S. aquariumsA third batch of whales left Marineland for aquariums south of the border on Wednesday, marking what the park called a "major milestone."Canada10 hours
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Ontario aquarium welcomes 3 new otter pupsThe Brockville Aquatarium has been the home to five North American river otters that were rescued from the U.S. They now have three new ones.EnvironmentAug 7
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7 more Marineland belugas head for new home at U.S. aquariumMarineland has been closed to the public since 2024 as it looks to sell the park and its sprawling property a short distance from the famous Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls, Ont.CanadaAug 4
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Marineland begins transporting 6 beluga whales to U.S. aquariumsThe whales are expected to be moved from Marineland in Ontario and transported to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld in San Antonio.CanadaJul 20
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Six Marineland belugas now swimming in new U.S. homesMarineland and a consortium of U.S. aquariums helped move the first batch of whales in a long, complex process that began Monday afternoon at the closed tourist attraction.CanadaJul 21
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U.S. approves ’emergency rescue’ plan to import Marineland’s whales and dolphinsA U.S. consortium of aquariums says the American government has approved an "emergency rescue" to import Marineland's whales and dolphins, the last such captive animals in Canada.CanadaJul 8
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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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Everyone loved Marineland — then the tide turned. A look inside the park’s final daysGone are the millions of visitors who came to see apex predators such as killer whales, lovable seals, sea lions and dolphins and the world's largest pod of captive belugas.FeaturesAug 5
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‘Beautiful and wonderful’ new seahorse species named after UBC professorAmanda Vincent helps lead a global team in research, conservation and policy, which includes ensuring seahorses are not overharvested for traditional medicine, among other issues.EnvironmentAug 7
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Edmonton Valley Zoo’s nocturnal wing reopens after renovationsThe bats were relocated in February when the renovations started, and the refreshed nocturnal wing reopens to the public on July 4.CanadaJul 3
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Whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia holds groundbreaking ceremony despite setbacksThe non-profit group planning a whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to mark the beginning of what's promised to be a haven for retired whales.CanadaJun 19
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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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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’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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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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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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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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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