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North, East and West Shoal Lakes Blitz — Manitoba Important Bird Areas Program
On August 8th we had our first IBA Blitz of the year (much later than normal of course, but better late than never!). Volunteers went out in the North, East and West Shoal Lakes IBA in search of Red-headed Woodpeckers. The day started off with perfect weather for our 15-member blitz crew to survey for […]
North, East and West Shoal Lakes Blitz — Manitoba Important Bird Areas Program
#OTD in 1849 – The brig Hannah transported emigrants to Canada during An Gorta Mór. — Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland
The brig Hannah transported emigrants to Canada during An Gorta Mór. She is known for the terrible circumstances of her 1849 shipwreck, in which the captain and two officers left the sinking ship aboard the only lifeboat, leaving passengers and the rest of the crew to fend for themselves. Hannah was built at Norton, New…
Survey on Horse Welfare in Canada reveals a few surprises — Tuesday’s Horse
HORSE CANADA | by AMY HARRIS How would equine industry members describe the welfare status of Canadian horses? Which horses do they believe are the most at risk? And what do they believe threatens horse welfare? These are just some of the questions a research team at the University of Guelph set out to answer. […]
via Survey on Horse Welfare in Canada reveals a few surprises — Tuesday’s Horse
Slaughter of U.S. horses in Canada — Tuesday’s Horse
In a phone call to the CFIA, we were told that just under 24,000 U.S. horses were slaughtered in Canada in 2018. See the overall numbers of horses slaughtered in Canadian plants for 2008 through 2016 here. Also in 2018, we found that nearly 66,000 U.S. horses were transported to Mexico for slaughter. TAKE ACTION […]
Emaciated Grizzly Bears Spark Further Concerns Over Depleted Salmon Populations in Canada — KTLA
With hibernation fast approaching, a grizzly bear family is spotted searching for fish near the shores of Canada’s Knight Inlet. They’re emaciated. The heartbreaking images, captured by a Canadian photographer, have sparked concern from wildlife observers. They worry whether the bear and two cubs will even make it through hibernation. It also shines light on…
via Emaciated Grizzly Bears Spark Further Concerns Over Depleted Salmon Populations in Canada — KTLA
Why I’m not surprised that Justin Trudeau wore blackface — NBC News Top Stories
People can do racist things but believe they’re not racist in part from conditioning that says burning crosses and lynchings are racist but little else is.
via Why I’m not surprised that Justin Trudeau wore blackface — NBC News Top Stories
EXTENSION – Manitoba IBA Program and Manitoba Chimney Swift Initiative Coordinator — Manitoba Important Bird Areas Program
We are extending the deadline for the recruitment process for the Manitoba IBA Program and Manitoba Chimney Swift Initiative Coordinator. The full job description is available to view on this site. The new deadline will be midnight on Monday September 16th 2019.
Majority of Canadians oppose horse slaughter according to new Nanos Poll — Tuesday’s Horse
PRESS RELEASE TORONTO, July 22, 2019 /CNW/ – When asked about the continuation of this practice, 69% said they would like to stop the slaughtering of horses in Canada for human consumption. Only 17% said they’d like to see it continue, while 14% were unsure. “Over the last fifteen years, the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition […]
via Majority of Canadians oppose horse slaughter according to new Nanos Poll — Tuesday’s Horse
Canadian Government Sued Over Transport of Horses for Meat — Straight from the Horse’s Heart
by: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition “The law in regard to the live export of horses for slaughter is clear…” Last fall, the not-for-profit animal protection group, the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC), filed for judicial review in the Federal Court. The lawsuit challenges violations of two sections of the Health of Animals Regulations (HAR) and […]
via Canadian Government Sued Over Transport of Horses for Meat — Straight from the Horse’s Heart
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