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N.S. Whale Sanctuary Project: France says captive whales remain private propertyThe government of France says it has yet to decide the fate of two captive killer whales that a U.S. group is hoping to bring to a proposed coastal refuge in Nova Scotia.CanadaApr 9
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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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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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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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Land clearing starts as Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia reaches milestoneThe group in Nova Scotia behind a bid to build a seaside refuge for captive whales has started clearing land near a bay on the province’s eastern shore.CanadaMar 12
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Ford accused of limiting transparency law because of cellphone defeat in courtOntario Premier Doug Ford saw his attempts to stop his cellphone records being partially released blocked by a panel of judges. Critics say he's changing the law as a result.PoliticsMar 16
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Anti-whaling campaigner takes aim at Nova Scotia’s Whale Sanctuary ProjectA bid to bring two captive killer whales from France to a proposed seaside refuge in Nova Scotia is facing fresh criticism from a well-known but polarizing anti-whaling campaigner.CanadaFeb 17
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Fishers in eastern Nova Scotia have grave concerns about plan for whale sanctuaryA group representing about 140 commercial fishing ventures says it has concerns about a plan to build North America’s first coastal refuge for whales retired from theme parks.CanadaFeb 9
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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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‘We need to get them out’: Beluga trainer fired by Marineland speaks outMarineland's crumbling infrastructure, staffing shortage and lack of resources have created dangerous conditions for its belugas, a fired beluga trainer says.CanadaOct 14, 2025
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Marineland’s belugas are alive after euthanasia deadline passes, Ontario saysThe Niagara Falls, Ont., park threatened to euthanize its 30 beluga whales if the federal government didn't inject emergency funds for their care.PoliticsOct 9, 2025
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Ottawa, Ontario urge each other to help Marineland’s 30 belugas amid euthanasia threatGovernments are urging each other to help 30 belugas at Marineland, which has threatened to euthanize the whales if the park does not receive emergency funds from Ottawa.CanadaOct 7, 2025
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Animal groups call on Ford government to seize Marineland whales before euthanasiaMarineland warned that without an immediate financial bailout from the federal government, the company may be forced to declare bankruptcy or euthanize the animals.PoliticsOct 6, 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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Nova Scotia government gives Whale Sanctuary Project approval to build coastal refugeOrganizers behind a plan to establish North America’s first coastal refuge for captive whales say the Nova Scotia government has granted them approval.EnvironmentOct 22, 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
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Five things about Nova Scotia’s decision to approve Whale Sanctuary ProjectThe Nova Scotia government has approved plans for construction of North America’s first coastal refuge for whales and dolphins retired from marine theme parks.CanadaOct 22, 2025
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Ottawa denies Marineland request to export remaining beluga whales to ChinaFisheries Minister Joanne Thompson says the federal government will not grant an export permit to ship the 30 whales to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom aquarium.CanadaOct 1, 2025
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‘It’s just terrible over there,’ Premier Doug Ford says of MarinelandOntario Premier Doug Ford says the situation at Marineland is "terrible" for the 30 belugas that remain there, the last captive whales in Canada.PoliticsSep 25, 2025
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Another beluga, seal have died at Marineland. The deaths caught Doug Ford’s attentionAnother beluga whale and a harbour seal have died at Marineland, and those deaths have caught the attention of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, The Canadian Press has learned.CanadaSep 4, 2025