Pet Stores

• Inflation on decline but Albertans continue to face high prices

  Inflation rates in the country are getting closer to the Bank of Canada’s target of 2 per cent, but economist are warning it is too soon to celebrate.

  Economy

  Jul 18, 2023
  
• Grocery store, alcohol sales down in April as prices rose: Statistics Canada

  Overall retail sales in April ticked up 0.9 per cent despite lagging sales from the food and beverage sector, including alcohol and grocery stores.

  Economy

  Jun 21, 2022
  
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• Calgary rescue cat featured on calendar to support animal rescue groups

  A Calgary rescue cat named Molly is helping to support animal rescue groups across Canada.

  Features

  Dec 2, 2021
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• B.C. Conservation seizes thousand of moss balls due to hidden invasive species

  You only need to travel three provinces to the east to see and hear about the tremendous impact the zebra mussel has had on lakes in Manitoba.

  Environment

  Apr 1, 2021
• Britain bans sales of puppies, kittens in pet stores

  Under the new measure, people wishing to adopt a puppy or kitten would have to deal directly with a breeder or a re-homing center.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 24, 2018
• Surrey bans retail sale of cats, dogs and rabbits

  The ban goes into effect June 1, and carried a $500 fine for retail pet stores caught selling.

  Mar 13, 2018
• B.C.-based animal charity hopes Surrey will ban the retail sale of pets

  It appears Surrey will soon join other Lower Mainland municipalities and ban the retail sale of pets

  News

  Sep 14, 2017
• City hall considering licencing pet stores in London

  City staff proposed licensing pet stores to ensure canines and felines are not sold from puppy mills.

  Politics

  May 2, 2017
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• Lethbridge pet store says buying a bunny for Easter is a bad idea

  While bunnies may seem like a great fit for Easter, pet stores in Lethbridge say they don't make for great gifts and buying them for others can lead to an increase in abandonment.

  Features

  Apr 17, 2017
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• TMR to amend animal protection bylaw

  Animal lovers are applauding the Town of Mount Royal after the mayor announced plans today to adopt a new animal bylaw on May 25, 2015.

  Apr 27, 2015