Animal Rights
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Kelowna animal rights activists and farm owner clash at protest"We are here today to highlight the negative impacts that will undoubtedly happen here due to the opening of a turkey farm and slaughterhouse."CanadaOct 11, 2020
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‘Tiger King’ zoo closes after federal probe into alleged animal abuseThe Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park closed to the public after the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday suspended the exhibitor license for owner Jeff Lowe for 21 days.WorldAug 20, 2020
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Ontario government passes bill to protect farmers from animal rights activistsUnder the law, fines for trespassing will be set at a maximum of $15,000 for a first offence, compared to the previous maximum trespassing fines of $10,000.HealthJun 17, 2020
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Portland police, protesters team up to help lost pig in a blanketPolice and a few George Floyd protesters put aside their differences to find a new home for a lost and sleepy pig.TrendingJun 9, 2020
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Ontario’s agriculture bill violates charter rights, say animal rights activistsAnimal rights activists say a proposed law to protect farmers from aggressive protesters will trample freedom of speech.CanadaJun 8, 2020
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