Animal Activist
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Okanagan pig sanctuary marks a decade with new permanent homeIt all started 10 years ago, when founder Faith Affleck got a pig of her own and named her Star, after whom the sanctuary is named.LifestyleApr 19, 2023
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Trucker guilty of careless driving causing 2020 death of animal rights activistAndrew Blake appeared by video today before an Ontario court and pleaded guilty to the provincial offence.CrimeMar 27, 2023
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Bear advocates raise concerns after documents show 77 cubs killed in B.C. last yearAdvocates are calling for third-party oversight of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, which they say should be focusing on public safety.EnvironmentMay 5, 2022
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The Betty White Challenge is coming to ReginaTo honour her legacy a social media challenge was sent out. On January 17th people have been asked to donate money to their local animal rescue's in White's name.CanadaJan 13, 2022
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Animal rights group calls for independent health review of Edmonton’s Lucy the elephantAnimal rights activists rallied outside Edmonton's Valley Zoo Sunday calling for keepers to allow an independent review of Lucy the elephant's health.CanadaAug 15, 2021
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Jane Goodall reverses stance, says Lucy the elephant should stay in EdmontonAfter an independent assessment by a vet, animal activist Jane Goodall has changed her mind about moving Lucy the elephant away from the Edmonton Valley Zoo.CanadaFeb 18, 2021
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Jane Goodall adds voice to calls to move Lucy the elephant from EdmontonFamous animal activist Jane Goodall is urging Edmonton City Council to "free Lucy the lonely elephant" and let her retire "in a more humane setting."CanadaDec 30, 2020
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Pamela Anderson calls on Alberta premier to end chuckwagon racesCanadian-born actress and animal rights activist Pamela Anderson has sent a letter to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and his agriculture minister urging them to end chuckwagon races.EntertainmentJul 25, 2019
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