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Ontario government introduces bill to protect farmers from animal rights activists
The bill – dubbed the Security from Trespass and Animal Safety Act – passed first reading in the provincial legislature Monday. Continue reading
Animal activists arrested after chaining themselves to Kelowna building
A group of about 20 animal rights activists chained themselves to a Kelowna building early Monday morning to protest against an annual event they say they’ve been trying to stop for some time. Continue reading
Ontario government considers legislation to protect farmers from animal rights activists
Ontario’s agriculture minister says he has not ruled out introducing new legislation to protect farmers from animal rights activists who trespass on their property. Continue reading
No charges for Abbotsford hog farm allegedly shown in animal rights activists’ video
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Simply having a video clip is not enough to build a case for recommendation for charges,” said the SPCA, which was unable to verify the footage. Continue reading
Animal rights activists occupy B.C. pig farm over abusive conditions allegedly caught on video
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The video alleges to show conditions inside Excelsior Hog Farms, but the owners say some of the images were staged. Continue reading
Animal rights activist gives water to pigs being transported on Manitoba highway
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
Video circulating online showing pigs enjoying an unexpected drink on the side of a Manitoba highway has hog producers raising concerns, while animal rights activists say they’re just trying to show compassion. Continue reading
Ontario woman who gave water to pigs headed to slaughter compared to Gandhi, Mandela at trial
A Toronto woman who gave water to pigs on a truck headed to slaughter committed an act of kindness similar to when people gave water to Jews transported on cattle trains during the Holocaust, her lawyer said in closing arguments at her trial Thursday. Continue reading
Owl cafes in Japan draw ire of animal safety activists
Animal rights organizations are targeting owl cafes that are popping up across Japan, warning that the conditions are questionable and may even be considered abusive. Continue reading
Urban rodeo part of Montreal’s 375th anniversary celebrations causing a stir
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Animal activisits are protesting against what they call animal cruelty at the city’s NomadFest. Continue reading
Vancouver animal rights activists gather in support of Ontario woman caught in ‘pig trial’
About a dozen animal rights activists gathered in Vancouver Monday morning in support of an Ontario woman who gave water to pigs headed for the slaughterhouse. Continue reading