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…
Two chuckwagons collided at Saturday’s chuckwagon race, leading to serious injury for horse
Photo: Reddit user thicketcosplay During a Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby chuckwagon race on July 11,…
As the 2026 Calgary Stampede begins, the VHS continues to call for an end to inhumane rodeo and deadly chuckwagon races
Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals Media. The 2026 Calgary Stampede is underway from July…
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…
New Westminster can make plant-based food part of its climate plan
New Westminster is asking residents and businesses to comment on its draft Climate Change Adaptation…
Welfare concerns renewed after fall involving horse and rider during bucking event at Cloverdale Rodeo
Image credit: Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals. Bucking event at Calgary Stampede. A horse and…
Have your say: Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle
The National Farm Animal Care Council’s (NFACC) Beef Code of Practice outlines guidelines for the…
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…
Support the Protecting Victims Act: Criminalize the distribution of animal sexual abuse images
Last week, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act. This bill…
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…
Time for change: tell Calgary’s new Mayor and Council to end rodeo and chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede
Nearly every year, animals continue to be injured or killed in dangerous rodeo and chuckwagon…
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…
Coombs rodeo event results in cruelty complaint for second year in a row
The VHS has once again filed a cruelty complaint with the BC SPCA after new…
UPDATE: Support major changes to protect farmed animals in B.C.
New report recommends major changes to protect farmed animals in B.C. Add your name in…
Protect wild, exotic animals in captivity: Petition
Wild, exotic animals suffer in captivity Zoos and aquariums cannot replicate the size and complexity…
