Changes needed to stop “unprecedented” bird flu spread
“The ongoing spread of the highly pathogenic bird flu worldwide is reaching an “unprecedented” scale, a United Nations agency warned” earlier this month. The disease spreads easily on crowded poultry farms, which has led to 600 million farmed birds being killed. Bird flu’s current spread is ‘unprecedented,’ UN agency warns https://globalnews.ca/news/11088372/bird-flu-outbreak-unprecedented-un-agency/ “Speaking at a conference in Rome, key members of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) met to discuss the global outbreak of avian influenza.” “Once limited to a few continents, avian flu has spread across all five continents since 2021, affecting more than 528 species, the…
Beef industry blocked climate action for decades, report reveals
According to two papers recently published in the journals Environmental Research Letters and Climate Policy, the US beef…
Podcast: Animal welfare in Canada’s food industry with Mercy for Animals
Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur/We Animals Media All episodes Who is holding the Canadian food industry accountable…
Email the Minister of Agriculture about slaughterhouse footage while the VHS’s letter is on her desk
A letter from the Vancouver Humane Society is on the desk of the B.C. Minister…
Captive animal deaths reignite calls for urgent protections
Late last year, the death of Jenga, a male giraffe at the Greater Vancouver Zoo,…
Plant-based food resources take root in British Columbia
The VHS has continued to encourage restaurants and other local small businesses to make plant-based…
After banning mobile petting zoos, Port Moody calls for B.C. regulations
Following Port Moody City Council’s vote to ban mobile live animal programs last month, Councillor…
Podcast: Animal protection trends around the world
All episodes What happened in the world of animal protection last year? Welcome to a…
Valentine’s Day e-cards
This Valentine’s Day, choose to send an e-card to someone you love when you donate…
Johnston’s Meats ordered to take “corrective actions” following shocking slaughterhouse footage
The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture has sanctioned Johnston’s Meats, a pig slaughterhouse in Chilliwack, following…
Ban on horse export for slaughter in legislative limbo
Bill C-355, which would have banned the export of horses from Canada for slaughter, is…
Looking back at 2024
This new year brings new opportunities to make meaningful change for animals! As we prepare…
Success for animals! Port Moody bans mobile petting zoos
The Vancouver Humane Society, the BC SPCA, and allies in the Lower Mainland are celebrating…
Podcast: A look back at a good life for animals
All episodes What does a good life look like for animals? In this month’s episode…
Port Moody could soon ban mobile petting zoos
https://www.tricitynews.com/local-news/is-it-time-to-ban-petting-zoos-in-port-moody-10089999 “Petting zoos and other mobile displays featuring live animals could soon be banned in…
End fur farming in Canada (Federal e-petition)
UpdateThis petition is now closed. Thank you to the 7,058 people who spoke out against…
Animal cruelty alleged in undercover video from B.C. pig slaughterhouse
Photo: Animal Justice via The Chilliwack Progress https://www.theprogress.com/local-news/animal-cruelty-alleged-in-undercover-video-from-chilliwack-pig-processing-plant-7701113 New undercover footage reportedly filmed at a…
Podcast: The importance of research in animal advocacy
All episodes Research plays a crucial role in animal advocacy, helping to make decisions, measure…
Support the Vancouver Humane Society and save on amazing plant-based deals!
The Vancouver Humane Society has partnered with Plant Curious, Vancouver’s First 100% Plant-Based Deals Site,…
Exotic animals: wildlife, not pets
Exotic, non-domesticated animals are being caught, bred, and sold across Canada as part of the…
Urge Metro Vancouver to prioritize plant-based in updated food strategy
UpdateThe feedback period for the Metro Vancouver Regional Food Strategy is now closed. Thank you…
Notable Canadians urge Senate to pass bill to ban live horse export for slaughter: Join them
In a letter to the Canadian Senate, 30+ Canadian celebrities, 20+ veterinary and animal welfare…
Podcast: What it’s like to run a farm sanctuary
All episodes Farm sanctuaries offer a safe forever home where animals are free to enjoy…
Give a gift for animals this Giving Tuesday
Your gift helps animals! Donate now Vancouver Humane Society is partnering with The Happy Herd Farm…
VHS brings pet first aid into community services
The Vancouver Humane Society hosts pet first aid training for service providers in the Downtown…
Podcast: Jenga the giraffe dies at the Greater Vancouver Zoo (The Early Edition)
https://youtu.be/CVOU_B0uj_I All episodes On October 23rd, Jenga the giraffe died in his enclosure at the…
Conservationists call for greater transparency, systemic review of Calgary Zoo
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/conservationists-call-for-greater-transparency-systemic-review-of-calgary-zoo-1.7109124 The sudden death of a two-year-old gorilla at the Calgary Zoo has prompted conservation…
Avian flu outbreak at Vancouver Island petting farm
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/avian-flu-vancouver-island-petting-farm-1.7374291 Vancouver Island’s health authority is warning the public after an avian flu outbreak at a…
Podcast: 10 arguments against going vegan & how to respond
All episodes What is the most common argument you’ve heard against going vegan? As a…
Jenga the giraffe dies at the Greater Vancouver Zoo
Jenga the giraffe tragically died at the Greater Vancouver Zoo on October 23rd at just…
Stop delaying ban on cruel live horse exports for slaughter
It has been three years since the federal government promised to ban the shipping of…