Another controversial Calgary Stampede comes to a close, but animal welfare concerns remain
At the 2026 Calgary Stampede, rodeo and chuckwagon events continued to put animals at risk of fear, stress, injury and death, while also exposing human competitors and workers to serious safety risks. The 10-day event saw two chuckwagons collide…
The 2026 B.C. rodeo season is underway and so are efforts to end inhumane rodeo events
The start of B.C.’s 2026 rodeo season has brought renewed animal welfare and safety concerns,…
165,000 chickens perish in Abbotsford’s deadliest barn fire in more than 10 years
https://abbynews.com/2026/05/22/video-165000-chickens-perish-in-abbotsfords-deadliest-barn-fire-in-more-than-10-years/ We are deeply saddened to hear of the devastating loss of 165,000 chickens in…
4 years later, renewed calls to end live horse export for slaughter
Photos: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition December 16, 2025 marks four years since the federal Liberal…
TAKE ACTION: Support the B.C. government decision to end horse racing funding & call for a safe retirement plan for horses
In response to the provincial government announcing the end of government funding for horse racing,…
New ‘Fear Factor’ show filmed in B.C. prompts cruelty complaints: Learn more & take action
UpdateSeason one of Fear Factor: House of Fear has ended, and a new special is…
Union of B.C. Municipalities calls on province to regulate mobile live animal programs and strengthen exotic animal rules
The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), which represents local governments across B.C., recently voted to…
Tell Vancouver City Council: keep horse-drawn carriages off busy city streets
Vancouver bylaws allow horse-drawn carriages to operate on busy city streets, putting horses and the public…
Protect wild, exotic animals in captivity: Petition
Wild, exotic animals suffer in captivity Zoos and aquariums cannot replicate the size and complexity…
