Animal Rights
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Four-week trial begins for Abbotsford, B.C. hog farm protestersAmy Soranno, Roy Sasano and Nick Schafer are facing a combined 14 charges, including break-and-enter and criminal mischief, in what is scheduled to be a four-week jury trial.CrimeJun 27
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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
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Animal rights activist superglues herself to NBA court mid-gameAlicia Santurio was protesting the alleged deaths of more than 5 million chickens.TrendingApr 13
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#BettyWhiteChallenge brings boost in donations to London, Ont. humane societyA noticeable amount of dollars are starting to roll in," said Steve Ryall, executive director of the Humane Society of London and Middlesex, following the #BettyWhiteChallenge.TrendingJan 17
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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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Should Alberta make rodeo the province’s official sport?On Monday, Calgary-North MLA Muhammad Yaseen introduced Bill 212 — a private member's bill that, if passed, would make rodeo Alberta's official sport.SportsMar 2, 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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PETA wants you to stop using animal ‘slurs’ such as ‘pig’ and ‘rat’PETA claims that animal-based insults are degrading and should be stricken from everyday use.TrendingJan 28, 2021
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Coronavirus: Montreal groomer, pet owners up in arms over province’s COVID-19 closuresPet owners argue that in the rush to close stores the needs of pets have been ignored.CanadaJan 13, 2021
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Online petition to save Longueuil deer from planned cull gains steamSignatures keep pouring in to save deer in Michel-Chartrand Park in Longueuil.Nov 13, 2020
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