Bear lounging in backyard swimming pool enjoys a good soak August 19, 2015 You’re enjoying the last days of summer, aren’t you? Soaking up the rays, firing up the bbq and those lucky enough, enjoying the swimming… Continue Reading
Veterans ride across Canada on horseback to raise awareness of plight of those who served April 18, 2015 Horses have healing powers. We wrote earlier of the man with the broken heart who left Quebec, hitched a wagon on to two horses… Continue Reading
Canadian woman’s sealskin purse confiscated by U.S. customs March 23, 2015 Nora FitzGerald is a proud resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s eastern most province. A province with a long – and proud – history… Continue Reading
Norway strikes another blow to the controversial seal hunt December 16, 2014 Norway’s promise to end subsidies to the commercial sealing industry is being chalked up by animal rights activists as another victory in a campaign… Continue Reading
Veterans with service dogs denied access, services December 4, 2014 Airlines, taxis, restaurants and hotels are all offenders for denying access and services to veterans with service dogs, according to a new study. The… Continue Reading
Hawk, the Calgary police trauma dog, helps calm young sex assault victim in court December 4, 2014 Hawk the black lab is a trained police service dog but he’s now been called into duty for more pressing work. For the first… Continue Reading
Animal welfare groups cry foul over Canadian rules banning vegan food maker October 8, 2014 A collection of animal welfare groups have thrown their support behind a Seattle-based vegan “meat” products company in a battle against what they call “archaic”… Continue Reading
Fox caught napping on city bus wins the internet July 24, 2014 City transit workers in Ottawa were surprised to find a red fox snoozing on a parked bus. The critter was curled up on an… Continue Reading
Endangered greater sage-grouse eggs hatch at Calgary Zoo June 12, 2014 A new captive breeding program at the Calgary Zoo is showing early signs of success for the critically-endangered greater sage-grouse. Calling it a “conservation… Continue Reading
Desmond Tutu lauds therapy dog program in Canada May 27, 2014 St. John Ambulance’s innovative Canadian Therapy Dog program received a huge international endorsement this week. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of South Africa lauded the initiative, which for… Continue Reading
