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Can technology replace captive animals in education?
In summary: Science World in Vancouver is hosting a “Robot Zoo” exhibit from October 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027. Attractions like this can offer a more humane alternative to captive animal attractions and mobile live animal programs by giving children an opportunity to learn about animals without requiring animals to be kept in unnatural…
Two chuckwagons collided at Saturday’s chuckwagon race, leading to serious injury for horse
VANCOUVER, July 12, 2026 – A horse has been seriously injured during the July 11th chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede, prompting renewed calls from the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) to remove the dangerous event from the Stampede program. The horse suffered a serious injury when two teams collided while attempting to round the barrels during heat 3 of the races. Stampede representatives shared that an initial exam revealed no fractures, but the injury is…