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I got an email from the BC SPCA suggesting that muzzles are really a leash, and all dogs should be wearing one as a preventative. Jill and I discuss this, deeply, over wine.

Send us a textIn this episode, Zazie and Kristi answer wide-ranging questions about both dogs and cats that were sent in by listeners. We talked about brain games and the attention span in senior dogs; suggestions for new things to teach dogs; why dogs bark at e.g. people in hats or people going by the house; cooperative care for kittens; creating a local resource list for anxious and fearful dogs; enrichment and caring for fearful cats; the best tone of voice to use when speaking to your dog; whether dogs can detect our levels of stress; how to advocate for your dog; whether to teach a chin rest to cats for cooperative care; teaching cats to be wrapped in a towel for vet care; is watching TV good for pets,; how to teach cats to cooperate with having their claws trimmed; and we shared some tips on desensitization and counterconditioning for anxious and fearful dogs and cats. This episode was recorded with a live audience.Links and resources: Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog by Zazie Todd is out now and getting rave reviews. It's available from all good bookstores. https://greystonebooks.com/products/barkKristi Benson's course on barking https://www.kristibenson.com/peace-and-quiet-barking-dogsand on grooming: https://www.kristibenson.com/freshandfearlessThe Husbandry project from the Academy for Dog Trainers https://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/husbandry-project/Train Your Dog Like a Pro by Jean Donaldson is also available from all good bookstores. Fear Free directory https://fearfreepets.com/ fearfDebbie Jacobs Fearful Dogs https://fearfuldogs.com/BC SPCA desensitization and counterconditioning for cats. You can find the infographic on Bailey Eagan's website https://www.baileyheagan.com/resourcesCompanion Animal Psychology blog post on desensitization and counterconditioning https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2018/07/what-is-About the co-hosts: Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online teaching and consultations. Kristi is on staff at the Academy for Dog Trainers, helping to shape the next generation of canine professionals. Kristi's dogs are rescue sled dogs, mostly retired and thoroughly enjoying a good snooze in front of the woodstove. Kristi Benson's website Facebook Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and also has a column at Psychology Today. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, one dog, and one cat. Facebook Instagram BlueSky

Zazie and Kristi talk to dog trainer Emily Priestley about her book Urban Sheepdog and what you need to know about herding breeds.We start by discussing which breeds count as herding breeds and what they were bred to do, and ask Emily how a herding dog first came into her life.Then we talked about the kinds of herding dog behaviours that dog guardians can sometimes struggle with, and the extent to which we consider these normal or pathological.We also talk about the importance of exercise and enrichment, and Emily's main takeaway from the book. Finally, we talk about the books we're reading.Emily Priestley is a multi-certified dog trainer, having graduated from the renowned Academy for Dog Trainers and is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant through the IAABC. She has been working with and handling dogs professionally for over a decade.Emily specializes in working with herding breed dogs struggling in pet homes. Over a century of selective breeding for working stock, as well as a rise in popularity, has led to many guardians struggling with their herders in urban settings. Emily's long career with the BC SPCA has also allowed her to have a proven track record, having personally handled over 2,000 dogs.With experience with many breeds and all problem behaviours, Emily has worked with dogs desperately needing intervention and behaviour modification. Emily specializes in reactivity and compulsive disorders but is available to help with all breed challenges from misdirected herding, "spooky" and fearful behaviour to nipping, biting and everything in between. Her book about herding dogs is called Urban Sheepdog.Emily's website: https://wildatheartdogs.com/ with links to her socials and podcast.About the co-hosts: Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online teaching and consultations. Kristi is on staff at the Academy for Dog Trainers, helping to shape the next generation of canine professionals. Kristi's dogs are rescue sled dogs, mostly retired and thoroughly enjoying a good snooze in front of the woodstove. Kristi Benson's website Facebook Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and also has a column at Psychology Today. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, one dog, and one cat. Facebook Instagram BlueSky

PG Humane Society to take over from BC SPCA in January.

We hear the latest from CBC reporter Yasmine Ghania, and Bowinn Ma, B.C.'s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, on the wildfire situation in the province. Then, the province says it will implement a steering committee's suggestions on overdose responses at B.C. post-secondary institutions. We speak with Lisa Beare, B.C.'s Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and Izzy Easton, University of Victoria Students' Society Director of Campaigns and Community Relations. And, talk about the right and wrong ways to interact with wild animals with our guests wildlife photographer Brandon Broderick, and Nadia Xenakis, Specialist, Wild Animal Welfare, BC SPCA.

The Ehattesaht First Nation says the rescue of a trapped killer whale calf is underway near Zeballos. We get the latest updates on the operation from CBC reporter , and we hear from Donna Sandstrom, executive director, The Whale Trail; and "Orca Rescue!" author, and Eric Pelkey, heriditary chief of the Tsawout of the WSANEC Nation; and Community Engagement Coordinator with their Leadership Council.We hear how pet adoptions — including so-called foster fails — are a part of life for many families in B.C., with Pamela Saddler, founder of Broken Promises Rescue and Adrienne McBride, Senior Director, Community Animal Centres, BC SPCA.

In 2023, the BC SPCA collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to assess and enhance the welfare framework for farmed animals in British Columbia. Guest: Marcie Moriarty, Chief Protection and Outreach Services with the BC SPCA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can A.I. compose a love song? In the early summer days in New England, Grigori lies to his fiancé, claiming to go to the office each morning while secretly pursuing a passion for composing music. Guest: Grigori Guitchounts, Neuroscientist, AI Researcher, and Writer Seg 2: View From Victoria: NDP gives some relief for Short Term Rental tax Parksville and other communities are getting an exemption from the new Short Term Rental tax. Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Seg 3: How damaging are sports betting ads? Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital, has released a comprehensive document titled "Gambling Policy Framework," advocating for national regulations to curb gambling advertising and promotion. Guest: Dr. Bruce Kidd, Professor Emeritus of Sports and Public Policy at the University of Toronto Seg 4: What do kids want for Easter? Parents always strive to create magical holiday experiences for their children, and Easter is no exception. However, the pressure to buy the latest tech gadgets or trendy toys is increasing. Guest: Julia Cho, Director of Marketing at Purdys Chocolatier Seg 5: Should BC improve its standard of care for farm animals? In 2023, the BC SPCA collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to assess and enhance the welfare framework for farmed animals in British Columbia. Guest: Marcie Moriarty, Chief Protection and Outreach Services with the BC SPCA Seg 6: The dark side of the global shrimp trade A 45-year-old American, hired as general manager at a large seafood processing plant in India, became alarmed by the plant's operations now being accused of violating labor laws and food regulations.  Guest: Joshua Farinella, Former General Manager of Choice Canning Seg 7: Did the cargo company in the Baltimore bridge crash know the ship was unsafe? In the aftermath of a cargo ship accident that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, it was revealed that the company chartering the ship, Maersk Line Limited, had been previously sanctioned for violating whistleblower protection laws. Guest: Katya Schwenk, Investigative Journalist for The Lever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Mark covers the passing of gun control bill C-21, the up-listing of the Eastern Grey Wolf, BC's wolf control program, elver poaching, phasing out Eurasian boars in Ontario, Quebec's urban deer court case, the killing of the mayor of Klukshu, a prison term for a BC bear poacher, parasites in Nunavut caribou, an Ontario trapping license suspension, conservation in action on an Alberta working ranch and the BC SPCA's way of ending the killing cycle which is code for regulated hunting seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tougher action announced to reduce infrastructure crashes GUEST: Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Christmas Card Collective  GUEST: Erin Schulte, Founder & Organizer for Christmas Card Collective Could Vancouver lose beloved public spaces in park board dissolution? GUEST: Dan Fumano, City Columnist for Vancouver Sun and The Province United Truckers Association on the new overpass strike prevention rules GUEST: Gagan Singh, spokesperson for the United Truckers Association Metro Vancouver ‘Squid Game' contestant tells us about her experience on the show  GUEST: Darylle Johnson, ‘Squid Game' contestant Unprecedented need for BC SPCA pet food bank donations GUEST: Show contributor, Geri Mayer-Judson Roberto Luongo inducted into Ring of Honour GUEST: Blake Price, co-host of Sekeres & Price podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As two American-Israeli hostages are released and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has arrived at the Rafah border today to plead for humanitarian aid to get through to the Palestinian territories, we check in on the lastest developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict with Carleton University political science professor Mira Sucharov. Meghann Cant, BC SPCA's manager of companion animal welfare science and policy joins us to discuss the onoging issue of finding rental housing as a pet owner. And in our last segment, Shireen Ahmed, senior contributor for CBC Sports analyses what's known about soccer star Christine Sinclair's impending retirement.

If you were the CEO of a for profit company and 48% of your sales team had one foot out the door and were scanning the horizon for a better job would you make a correction? Of course you would. And yet, for decades the charitable sector has been tolerating a revolving door of staff with the average tenure for senior level fundraisers just 18 months. That is hardly enough time to figure out how the coffee maker works. Let alone build strong relationships with donors. And yet we seem content to hemorrhage human and financial resources. What if it didn't have to be that way? Today on our podcast we are spotlighting the British Columbia Society for Prevention Cruelty to Animals. Under the leadership of powerhouse fundraiser Shoni Field the BC SPCA is a great example of an organization that prioritizes building a loyal team. Shoni is going to share more about the work of the BC SPCA so I tell you a little bit about her. Shoni is the Chief Development Officer at the BC SPCA and is very proud of her skilled and passionate team of innovators who consistently exceed industry benchmarks. She has been fundraising for 25+ years for a range of causes including environmental, youth, health, and development organizations. Shoni is the founder of the For the Paws Summit for animal welfare fundraisers and when she's not fundraising, she advocates for electoral reform and citizen engagement, plays strategy games and bakes fancy cakes. Shoni is a settler on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. In this episode Shoni and I cover a lot of territory. We talk about rethinking performance metrics, what makes a good boss, values-based decision making and creating psychological safety for your team. Remember, if you have more examples of organizations that you think we should shine a spotlight on next season we are actively curating Season Five right now so get in touch Thank you for making this conversation a priority in your day. We are so glad you are part of this community and we would be so grateful if you would rate, review and share this podcast so that we can keep widening the circle. To make your recommendations for charities we should spotlight next season you can reach Kimberley by email at k@kimberleymackenzie.ca or join the community at The Intersection Hub and get on the list. See you next time!

Stanley Park Ghost Train cancelled AGAIN! The latest travel news with Claire Newell from Travel Best Bets. BC SPCA seizes nine dogs and two cats from individual with history of animal cruelty  Cheers!!!!!! Celebrating Canadian Beer Day.

On this episode, we talk with Jamey Blair, the Senior Manager for the Interior/North Region of the BC SPCA, about the BC government giving $1 million dollars to the North Peace Branch to help renovate a new, permanent building.Then, we catch up with local artist and filmmaker Ovvian Castrillo-Hill to talk about her latest project after she received a $20,000 Telus STORYHIVE grant.Tune in to Moose Talks every Friday morning at 10 on Moose FM and the Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca Facebook page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: The French bulldog is now the most popular dog breed; The Tiger King wants to run for president; The BC SPCA warns you to not buy animals from people in parking lots; A woman ditches her date because he will not pay for cheese on his hamburger; Mom calls 9-1-1 because she cannot tell her twins apart; It escape room; And so much more!

"Home On The Range Organics" forced to shut down after their building was damaged by Skytrain bore drilling. The frustration continues for Flair Airlines' passengers stranded in Arizona. The BC SPCA is issuing a warning about individuals selling sick kittens in Surrey. The feds announce $75.9 million in new funding for three years to help clear the backlog of passenger complaints that continue to pile up.

Eileen Drever, Senior Officer, Protection and Stakeholders Relations for the BC SPCA discusses the help needed for pandemic puppies that have been surrendered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rolling Truck Age Program gets delayed Gagan Singh, spokesperson for the United Truckers Association discusses the truckers opposition to the Rolling Truck age Program. $19 Million in Federal Investments for new EV chargers in BC Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources discusses the $19 Million in Federal Investments for new EV chargers in BC The B.C government's cancer care action plan Premier David Eby discusses the provincial government's cancer care action plan. Temporary foreign workers hit record levels in B.C Susanna Quail, Partner at Allevato Quail & Roy, and Member of the Board of Directors at the West Coast Domestic Workers' Association discusses more and more temporary foreign workers entering BC The Vancouver Whitecaps' have a new look and sponsor, what does this mean for BC Place?  CKNW Producer Ryan Lehal takes a look at Telus as the new sponsor of the Vancouver Whitecaps and whether or not BC Place is close to following suit. More seizures and surrenders in pandemic puppies Eileen Drever, Senior Officer, Protection and Stakeholders Relations for the BC SPCA discusses the help needed for pandemic puppies that have been surrendered. The Wrap - Why does Vancouver have a reputation of not being friendly? Where else could you see AI like ChatGPT taking over? On The Wrap: Leah Holiove, TV reporter and radio host Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Township and City of Langley no longer sharing Emergency Program Nathan Pachal - Mayor of City of Langley Assisted dying for mental health patients bill pushed to 2024 Helen Long - CEO, Dying with Dignity Canada A new disinfection system with a twist Jason Kang - Chief Innovation Officer and co-founder of Kinnos Dairy farmers upset over "milk dumping" Sylvain Charlebois - Director Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University BC man in state of severely impaired ‘automatism' acquitted of stabbing Sarah Leamon - Lawyer, Sarah Leamon Law Group It's Groundhog Day! Erin Ryan - Specialist, wild animal welfare for the BC SPCA

Today's Topic:  Living with and taking care of a reactive dog can be difficult enough when they're inside the home, or out and about in the world, with you, but what if your dog is reactive INSIDE THE CAR?  This type of reactivity can create unique, unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations for even the most empathetic and diligent of dog parents.  That's why we invited certified professional dog trainer, the owner and head trainer at Sit Pretty Behavior & Training, and the creator of Chaos In The Car, a webinar designed for pet parents whose dog is growling, barking, lunging, or otherwise behaving chaotically when in the vehicle, Vanessa Charbonneau, to the pod, to discuss what car reactivity is, and how it is different from generalized fear/anxiety around the car experience, why she thinks "reactivity" is a misnomer, the unique challenges of dealing with car reactivity compared to other forms of reactivity, management strategies to help deal with car reactivity, her typical force-free training plan for car reactivity, and so much more! Guest Bio: Vanessa Charbonneau is a registered veterinary technologist and multi-certified dog trainer, who specializes in working with dogs with fear, reactivity and aggression. She works tirelessly to educate dog owners on the power of positive reinforcement training, while using humane, science-based training methods. She is one of the first trainers in Northern British Columbia to become accredited by the BC SPCA's AnimalKind program with her business Sit Pretty Behavior & Training. Vanessa lives in Prince George, BC, with her husband, two daughters, and cattle dog mix. Connect With Vanessa Charbonneau:WebsiteInstagramChaos In The Car  Webinar

Animal protection officers with the B.C. SPCA seized 63 dogs from a property in Mission. We get the details from Eileen Drever with the BC SPCA and talk about adoption experiences with Paws for Hope Executive Director, Kathy Powelson. And in our 2nd half, Brian Minter shares tips on how to plant seeds in your garden in 2023.

Christmas can be a great time for treats and decorations, and our pets often want to participate on their own terms. In this episode Eileen Drever, Senior Officer Protection and Stakeholder Relations with the BC SPCA shares tips on how to keep our pets safe during the holiday season.  From food safety to  outdoor protection, there are many things to consider when looking out for our dogs and cats.This podcast is not intended to provide any legal, medical or personal advice, and is recorded for fun and entertainment purposes only. Thank you for listening. Positive comments and reviews are always welcome on my website at https://www.lindysaudiocafe.com/reviews/ . Remember to select Subscribe for updated episodes on your podcast app. Join my Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/lindysaudiocafepodcast.

Meghann Cant, Manager of companion animal welfare science and policy at BC SPCA describes the need for government intervention to ensure there is enough pet-friendly housing

TEAM Vancouver's light rail network proposal and the Olympic Plebiscite for the 2030 bid Colleen Hardwick, mayoral candidate for TEAM Vancouver discusses Vancouver's transportation network and the Olympic Plebiscite for the 2030 bid Battle Vancouver - Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays Here's a classic debate for people living in the Lower Mainland.. Seattle or Toronto? Which city do you prefer to visit? Which city has the better sports teams? With the Blue Jays and Mariners set to face off this Friday, our show contributor Jawn Jang put together this preview if you're still deciding on which team to cheer for. CKNW Producer Ryan Lehal and contributor Jawn Jang also debate whether or not Vancouverites should cheer for Seattle or Toronto. The Jas Johal Show Civic Election Panel - Talking Amalgamation and Truthiness  On the panel this week: Andrea Reimer, Founder and Principal of Tawaw Strategies Mary Polak, Strategic Advisor for Maple Leaf Strategies and former MLA for Langley Khelsilem, Squamish Nation Council Chair Government intervention to ensure pet-friendly housing Meghann Cant, Manager of companion animal welfare science and policy at BC SPCA describes the need for government intervention to ensure there is enough pet-friendly housing DJs facing harassment at weddings and events Local Vancouver DJ, DJ Rush describes an incident he faced where he was threatened at a local wedding reception

Wild animals think, feel, play, grow together, have families, and help maintain a healthy and harmonious environment; yet many human activities put wildlife at unnecessary risk of suffering. In this episode of The Informed Animal Ally, the Vancouver Humane Society is joined by Erin Ryan of the BC SPCA to discuss wildlife laws, stewardship, and advocacy.

Second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) are being banned in jurisdictions around the world due to the harm they cause ecosystems and individual animals. Fortunately, rodent proofing your home or business is a humane solution that's also great for the environment! Erin Ryan, a wild animal welfare specialist for the BC SPCA shares simple ways you can make the switch to a rodent proofed home! Shownotes and links: Learn more about humane methods to manage rodents from the BC SPCA at https://spca.bc.ca/ways-to-help/take-action/urban-wildlife/humane-rodent-control. You can also hear Erin talk more in-depth about SGARs in this episode of Defender Radio: https://thefurbearers.com/blog/defender-radio/rodenticides-with-erin-ryan.  Looking for more on finding humane removal companies? Check out the BC SPCA's Animal Kind program at https://animalkind.ca. Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio and The Switch? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram (www.instagram.com/howiemichael) or Facebook (www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio).  Defender Radio and The Switch is produced by The Fur-Bearers (www.TheFurBearers.com), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram (www.instagram.com/furbearers), Twitter (www.twitter.com/furbearers) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/FurFree). 

Erin Ryan and Aaron Pete sit down on episode 70 of the Bigger Than Me Podcast to talk Erin developing a passion for nature, attending UBC for a degree in biology, her graduate research on rodent pest control, the Jane Goodall Act, having tigers as pets, and so much more. Erin Ryan is a Wild Animal Welfare Specialist with the BC SPCA's Science & Policy Division. Much of her work focuses on urban wildlife, including wildlife and rodent “pest” control. She has experience in research, communications, stakeholder relations, fundraising and event planning. Erin holds a BSc in Applied Biology and an MSc in Applied Animal Biology from the University of British Columbia. Erin is a proud member of the Syilx nation. Erin has been a passionate follower of The Fur-Bearers for many years with a shared passion for improving wildlife welfare and ending inhumane trapping. In 2019, she was a co-recipient of the Clements Award for “Outstanding Organization”, awarded to the AnimalKind program. Support the BC SPCA: https://spca.bc.ca/ Support the Fur-Bearers: https://thefurbearers.com/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jl39CsCYhImbLevAF6aTe?si=dc4479f225ff440b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bigger-than-me-podcast/id1517645921 Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDc3MjYyLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA8JKF2tT0AhUPmp4KHR2rAPkQ9sEGegQIARAC Chapters: 0:00:00 Connecting with Nature 0:43:41 Rodent Pest Control 1:33:10 Government Policy 1:58:52 TIGERS AS PETS??? 2:12:53 Wolf Culling in B.C. 2:24:16 How to Co-exist with Nature 2:30:47 How Can People Help?

We love a good wildlife shot, but nature photography can quickly become dangerous for both humans and animals. In this episode, Michelle chats with Erin Ryan, a biologist and wild animal welfare specialist at the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, about the potential threat of irresponsible wildlife photography practices and easy tips to remember the next time you shoot flora and fauna. Then, journalist Jennifer Kingsley reveals her unexpected suggestion to replace the beaver as Canada's national animal. Special thanks to:Erin Ryan, Wild Animal Welfare Specialist, BC SPCAAndy Lamovsek, cottagerArticles referenced:“Don't do it for the 'gram” by Caroline Barlott (Cottage Life magazine, May 2022)“Is the chickadee the most Canadian animal?” by Jennifer Kingsley (“The Great Canadian Creature Feature,” Cottage Life magazine, June/July 2021)Links:To enter the Cottage Life Photo Contest: https://cottagelifephotocontest.com/ To enter the BC SPCA photo contest: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/bc-spca-wildlife-in-focusConnect with Cottage Life:cottagelife.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/cottagelife/Twitter: @cottagelifeInstagram: @cottagelifePinterest: www.pinterest.ca/cottagelife/Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/CottageLifeMagazine/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the show today: Fred Haynes - Mayor of Saanich Claire Newell - President & Founder Travel Best Bets Sheila Malcolmson - Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Lucy Maloney - Cycling Advocate Dr. Fabio Rossi - Senior Author of the study Tina Lovgreen - Translink Spokesperson Eileen Drever - Senior Officer Protection and Stakeholder Relations, BC SPCA

On today's show: Federal government commits to ban single-use plastics VPD dealing with more violent attacks throughout Vancouver Concrete strike to stall building of lower mainland housing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodents – mice, rats, squirrels and the like – are found all across Canada. At some point, pretty much every homeowner or building owner will be confronted by two little eyes and a twitchy nose, and need a solution. For a long time, rodenticides – poisons targeting rodents – have been the norm. But the issues relating to welfare of animals and secondary poisoning have prompted many jurisdictions to implement bans on second generation anticoagulant rodenticides and others. British Columbia is considering heavily restricting their use – and an opportunity for citizen engagement on this is available until June 19, 2022. To discuss rodenticides, the proposed regulatory changes, and what alternatives exist, the BC SPCA's Erin Ryan joined Defender Radio. LINKS: BC SPCA news release on rodenticide Intentions Paper AnimalKind accreditation program Resources for municipalities How to rodent-proof your home Erin's MSc thesis Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio? Reach out to us at DefenderRadio@Gmail.com, by visiting DefenderRadio.com or engaging host Michael Howie on social media via Instagram (www.instagram.com/howiemichael), TikTok (www.tiktok.com/@howiemichael) or Facebook (www.Facebook.com/DefenderRadio).  Defender Radio is produced by The Fur-Bearers (www.TheFurBearers.com), a charitable non-partisan organization whose mandate is to advocate on behalf of fur-bearing animals in the wild and in confinement, promote coexistence solutions in communities and protect the habitats of fur-bearing animals across Canada. You can follow The Fur-Bearers on Instagram (www.instagram.com/furbearers), Twitter (www.twitter.com/furbearers) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/FurFree). 

Dogs rely on their human families to keep them safe. In this episode Lindy is joined by Eileen Drever, Senior Officer Protection and Stakeholder Relations for the BC SPCA.  Together they discuss ways to help keep dogs and other household pets safe during the summer months.  Dogs should have access to fresh food and clean water, shelter from the elements and never be left in a vehicle in warmer temps.  Other animals can also be a potential hazard, particularly for the smaller breeds.  Pet owners can benefit from a few gentle reminders, especially at the start of the summer season.www.lindysaudiocafe.com *Positive reviews and ratings are always welcome.  If you enjoy my podcasts, please share on your social platforms.   Have a nice day and remember that smiles come in all languages and in all colors! For more tips and ideas Lindy suggests visiting the BC SPCA website at:https://spca.bc.ca/Referenced articles (2)  about leptospirosis:  Click Here  and also Click Here *Lindy encourages pet owners to check with your own veterinarian/animal care health provider or your local SPCA  if you have any questions. 

Melissa Speirs, BC SPCA Manager of Farm Welfare discusses why there should not be a new rodeo in Langley  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month's charity is www.Nutritionfacts.org check out Dr Greger's books and youtube videos.September's charity is the BC SPCA https://spca.bc.ca/October's Charity is the ALS Society of Canada www.als.caLeave us a voice message! https://anchor.fm/partypooper/messageOfficial Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5Email us: partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/partypooperVery Good Butchers referral link (get $7 off): https://bit.ly/2DCArSZMe Undies referral link (get 20% off): http://getcomfy.in/v/phillip_144Wealthsimple Trade is Canada's first $0 commission stock trading app – sign up now and we'll both get $10 to trade https://bit.ly/316dhhmPublish your own Podcast on Buzzsprout (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=719456so something happened and episodes 1 through 19 disappeared, so here is a re-release in case you wanted to start from the beginning :)write to us at partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Official Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month's charity is www.Nutritionfacts.org check out Dr Greger's books and youtube videos.September's charity is the BC SPCA https://spca.bc.ca/October's Charity is the ALS Society of Canada www.als.caLeave us a voice message! https://anchor.fm/partypooper/messageOfficial Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5Email us: partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/partypooperVery Good Butchers referral link (get $7 off): https://bit.ly/2DCArSZMe Undies referral link (get 20% off): http://getcomfy.in/v/phillip_144Wealthsimple Trade is Canada's first $0 commission stock trading app – sign up now and we'll both get $10 to trade https://bit.ly/316dhhmPublish your own Podcast on Buzzsprout (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=719456so something happened and episodes 1 through 19 disappeared, so here is a re-release in case you wanted to start from the beginning :)write to us at partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Official Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month's charity is www.Nutritionfacts.org check out Dr Greger's books and youtube videos.September's charity is the BC SPCA https://spca.bc.ca/October's Charity is the ALS Society of Canada www.als.caLeave us a voice message! https://anchor.fm/partypooper/messageOfficial Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5Email us: partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/partypooperVery Good Butchers referral link (get $7 off): https://bit.ly/2DCArSZMe Undies referral link (get 20% off): http://getcomfy.in/v/phillip_144Wealthsimple Trade is Canada's first $0 commission stock trading app – sign up now and we'll both get $10 to trade https://bit.ly/316dhhmPublish your own Podcast on Buzzsprout (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=719456so something happened and episodes 1 through 19 disappeared, so here is a re-release in case you wanted to start from the beginning :)write to us at partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Official Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month's charity is www.Nutritionfacts.org check out Dr Greger's books and youtube videos.September's charity is the BC SPCA https://spca.bc.ca/October's Charity is the ALS Society of Canada www.als.caLeave us a voice message! https://anchor.fm/partypooper/messageOfficial Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5Email us: partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/partypooperVery Good Butchers referral link (get $7 off): https://bit.ly/2DCArSZMe Undies referral link (get 20% off): http://getcomfy.in/v/phillip_144Wealthsimple Trade is Canada's first $0 commission stock trading app – sign up now and we'll both get $10 to trade https://bit.ly/316dhhmPublish your own Podcast on Buzzsprout (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=719456so something happened and episodes 1 through 19 disappeared, so here is a re-release in case you wanted to start from the beginning :)write to us at partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Official Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month's charity is www.Nutritionfacts.org check out Dr Greger's books and youtube videos.September's charity is the BC SPCA https://spca.bc.ca/October's Charity is the ALS Society of Canada www.als.caLeave us a voice message! https://anchor.fm/partypooper/messageOfficial Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5Email us: partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/partypooperVery Good Butchers referral link (get $7 off): https://bit.ly/2DCArSZMe Undies referral link (get 20% off): http://getcomfy.in/v/phillip_144Wealthsimple Trade is Canada's first $0 commission stock trading app – sign up now and we'll both get $10 to trade https://bit.ly/316dhhmPublish your own Podcast on Buzzsprout (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=719456so something happened and episodes 1 through 19 disappeared, so here is a re-release in case you wanted to start from the beginning :)write to us at partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Official Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month's charity is www.Nutritionfacts.org check out Dr Greger's books and youtube videos.September's charity is the BC SPCA https://spca.bc.ca/October's Charity is the ALS Society of Canada www.als.caLeave us a voice message! https://anchor.fm/partypooper/messageOfficial Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5Email us: partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/partypooperVery Good Butchers referral link (get $7 off): https://bit.ly/2DCArSZMe Undies referral link (get 20% off): http://getcomfy.in/v/phillip_144Wealthsimple Trade is Canada's first $0 commission stock trading app – sign up now and we'll both get $10 to trade https://bit.ly/316dhhmPublish your own Podcast on Buzzsprout (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=719456so something happened and episodes 1 through 19 disappeared, so here is a re-release in case you wanted to start from the beginning :)write to us at partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Official Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month's charity is www.Nutritionfacts.org check out Dr Greger's books and youtube videos.September's charity is the BC SPCA https://spca.bc.ca/October's Charity is the ALS Society of Canada www.als.caLeave us a voice message! https://anchor.fm/partypooper/messageOfficial Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5Email us: partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/partypooperVery Good Butchers referral link (get $7 off): https://bit.ly/2DCArSZMe Undies referral link (get 20% off): http://getcomfy.in/v/phillip_144Wealthsimple Trade is Canada's first $0 commission stock trading app – sign up now and we'll both get $10 to trade https://bit.ly/316dhhmPublish your own Podcast on Buzzsprout (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=719456so something happened and episodes 1 through 19 disappeared, so here is a re-release in case you wanted to start from the beginning :)write to us at partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Official Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month's charity is www.Nutritionfacts.org check out Dr Greger's books and youtube videos.September's charity is the BC SPCA https://spca.bc.ca/October's Charity is the ALS Society of Canada www.als.caLeave us a voice message! https://anchor.fm/partypooper/messageOfficial Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5Email us: partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/partypooperVery Good Butchers referral link (get $7 off): https://bit.ly/2DCArSZMe Undies referral link (get 20% off): http://getcomfy.in/v/phillip_144Wealthsimple Trade is Canada's first $0 commission stock trading app – sign up now and we'll both get $10 to trade https://bit.ly/316dhhmPublish your own Podcast on Buzzsprout (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=719456so something happened and episodes 1 through 19 disappeared, so here is a re-release in case you wanted to start from the beginning :)write to us at partypooperpodcast@gmail.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/partypooperpodcast/Official Party Pooper Spotify Playlists: Happy Poopers https://spoti.fi/2PJCJX9Moody Poopers https://spoti.fi/3gRtWvTCozy Poopers https://spoti.fi/35BLoPtBooty Poopers https://spoti.fi/3zDK1O5  Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Having a chipmunk come up, sniff your finger cautiously, then nip a treat and run off is magical; I won't lie – it's pretty remarkable. But the consequence of that single moment of joy for a person can lead to devastating impacts to ecosystems, communities and individual animals. Be it for a close-up experience, because of a perception of hunger and need, or even incidental feeding from outdoor pet food or bird feeders, most folks who feed wildlife do so with goodness in their heart. This episode isn't about blaming or shaming – because that simply doesn't work. It's about understanding the complexity of nature and animal behaviour, and the role – often negative – humans end up playing. You only need to look to British Columbia's black bears to see the significant impacts of failing to take down bird feeders or be aware of the impact of unintentional and intentional feeding – hundreds of bears killed every year by conservation authorities. You can identify feeding in a significant number of cases when coyotes inappropriately interact with people. And, even with little chipmunks and squirrels, as I note later in this interview, feeding can end up wreaking havoc in an ecosystem or causing behaviour that the public views as aggressive or bold. To go in-depth on feeding – from causes, to impact to solutions, I reached out to Dr. Sara Dubois, Chief Scientific Officer of the BC SPCA, who is also a professor at University of British Columbia. Dr. Dubois has an impressive background on the subjects of wildlife, ethics, humane treatment of animals in numerous sectors, and, of course, the impact of feeding wildlife. To learn more about the BC SPCA, visit https://spca.bc.ca/  To learn more about the BC SPCA's resources on wildlife feeding, visit https://spca.bc.ca/faqs/feeding-wildlife-bad/ This week's episode art provided by Christiane Cottin (@nanididada on Instagram), who originally submitted the photo to this year's BC SPCA's Wildlife-In-Focus Photo Contest. Check out more entries at https://spca.bc.ca/events/event/wildlife-in-focus/.  Follow Defender Radio on Instagram: https://instagram.com/howiemichael Follow Defender Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefenderRadio/ Check out past episodes of Defender Radio on The Fur-Bearers page: https://thefurbearers.com/blog/defender-radio/ Find Defender Radio on Spotify (and subscribe!): https://open.spotify.com/show/53h2PqGuJCc5qZgvtVvVmx Find Defender Radio on Apple Podcasts (and subscribe!): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/defender-radio-podcast-for-wildlife-advocates-animal/id718357541 Copy and paste this RSS feed into your preferred podcast player to subscribe to Defender Radio: https://defenderradio.libsyn.com/rss

Remembering CBC business reporter David Blair; A tumultuous time for the Green Party; Islamophobia summit; Nisga'a LNG project; How COVID-19 lockdowns helped people with asthma; BC SPCA challenged by wildfires; New owners of Lone Butte General Store take over during wildfires; Former B.C. rancher on moving to Nova Scotia to escape the smoke.

On today's show: COVID rules lifted at LTC homes! BC restaurants remove wild salmon from their menus Canada to allow fully vaccinated American travellers! BC SPCA halves adoption fees to create shelter space See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1  Know before you go: how to prepare for travel in BC this summer Taylor Colman, Fire Information Officer at the BC Wildfire Service joins the show and tell us what we need to know before traveling through different parts of B.C.  Chapter 2  Billionaire space race: Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson reaches the edge of space Our Eric Chapman breaks down Richard Branson's venture into space  Chapter 3  Is Vancouver out of step with other towns in BC when it comes to wearing masks? Samantha Falk, Communications professional and former journalist shares her mask wearing experience with us. Plus, your calls!  Chapter 4  British Columbians among those caught in Japan's state of emergency as Olympics loom Dave Olson, Grew up in Whalley - lived in Lynn Valley - and now living in Japan, Attended several Olympic Games and Ran a social media aggregator during the 2010 Games called True North Media House joins the show.  Chapter 5  Pets crave routine. Here's how to prepare them for your return to the office after COVID. How to deal with your pets as you return to work.  Lorie Chortyk, Communications manager for the BC SPCA, joins us  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to deal with your pets as you return to work.    Lorie Chortyk, Communications manager for the BC SPCA, joins us  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Vancouver-Granville MP Jody Wilson-Raybould announces she will not be seeking re-election, we discuss how to make Canadian politics more welcoming and inclusive for Indigenous voices with former Tsleil-Waututh chief Leah George-Wilson and Kwakwaka'wakw leader and former NDP candidate hopeful Bob Chamberlin. BC SPCA senior manager Emilia Gordon discusses the many benefits of having a pet in your life.

Chapter 1: “Priced Out” is a new three part series on housing affordability challenges for young people.  Guest: Anne Gaviola, Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist, Global News. Chapter 2: Would you be comfortable getting on a Cruise? Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 3: With restaurants set to return to indoor dining, what are restaurants doing to be ready for opening day? Guest: Ian Tostenson, President, BC Restaurant and Food Association. Chapter 4: Cruise ships bound for Alaska this summer might soon be bypassing B.C., that is until federal travel restrictions ease up in Canada.  The U.S. Senate passed a bill on May 13, The Alaska Tourism Recovery Act, to allow ships to travel directly between the State of Washington and Alaska. Guest: Walt Judas, CEO of  Tourism Industry Association of BC Chapter 5: Vancouver police say they are investigating a spike in thefts from construction sites on the city’s west side.  At least seven construction sites have been targeted this year, police said. In one case, thieves got away with more than $10,000 in plywood Guest: Terry Sunderland, UBC Professor in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences. Chapter 6: A joint campaign is underway with the BC SPCA, the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, infectious disease specialists, the Fur-Bearers, and Humane Society International/Canada regarding the government’s failure to take action on the issue of COVID transmission on fur farms in B.C. Guest: BC SPCA Chief Scientific Officer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of floods and wildfires the BC SPCA has containers at the ready to take in animals in need of help during a disaster.

Chapter 1: There’s a non profit there called Big Bike Giveaway that has been collecting, repairing and handing out bikes for the last seven years - and given how popular bikes have become during the pandemic you can figure that they’ve been pretty busy. In fact they’ve handed out more than 2,000 free bicycles over the years. Guest: Kelly Wang, 980 CFPL Radio Reporter/Anchor. Chapter 2: Premier John Horgan joined CKNW and discussed several topics, one of which is on the travel restrictions and was asked if the government was confusing British Columbians? Chapter 3: The Society of BC Veterinarians claims the pandemic has increased the demand for vet services so rapidly, the industry is now in a crisis.  Two years ago, the society wanted to look into predicted labour shortages, finding that there would be a shortage of 500 veterinarians in B.C. by 2024. Guest:  Dr. Hatley McMicking, general manager of veterinary service for the BC SPCA. Chapter 4: After nearly a year and plenty of controversy, people are being moved out of a homeless encampment in Vancouver’s Strathcona Park.  The province and BC Housing have committed to finding housing for campers and removing all tents and structures from the park by April 30. Guest: David Eby, Attorney General of BC Chapter 5: Playland has announced it will be delaying its reopening date until after the May long weekend over concerns around the spread of COVID-19.  The attraction was set to open every Saturday and Sunday in May but announced later on Tuesday that due to concerns about people travelling outside their health regions, they will remain closed. Guest: Laura Ballance, Spokesperson for the PNE and President of Laura Ballance Media Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: This blind passenger is not the first person to be left abandoned by a taxi E-mobility pilot project gets green light House prices predicted to increase 15% in 2021 Targeting Surrey for vaccinations 119 dogs surrendered to the BC SPCA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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New in this update:Wild mink also at risk from farmingA Nanaimo veterinarian and several animal scientists are calling on the province to end mink farming in B.C. Dr. Ken Langelier says COVID-19 outbreaks at two farms in the Fraser Valley have shed light on the unnecessary risks posed to human health. Scientists are concerned because the virus can mutate in mink and the mutations could affect vaccine efficacy. Animal welfare specialists say wild mink are also at risk for the virus because of the farms and mink farming itself is cruel. Langelier says the public health risk posed by the mink farms far outweighs any social or economic benefits."And it's a big concern as the virus continues to mutate, that we may all of a sudden have something come up in our own province and do we want to continue to take this chance. And really, this industry that provides fur and false eyelashes and mink oil, we don't need it. It's not really providing what I would say is a valuable function in our society and it should go.”—Dr. Ken Langelier. The letter, to BC's Ministers of Agriculture and Forests and Lands, calls on the province to help BC's 13 mink farms transition to other types of agriculture. It is signed by Langelier, 2 animal welfare scientists and environmentalist David Suzuki. The BC SPCA has also called on the province to end mink farming, but so far, no one from the province has responded to those requests. Immunization program will ensure a second doseThe provincial health officer says a delay in the supply of the Pfizer vaccine means BC will receive only half the doses it expected over the next three weeks. Dr. Bonnie Henry says that's why the immunization program will focus on those who need a second dose. “We have, however, been able to rearrange and look at the process we have to make sure that we are continuing with providing the first of two doses to those at highest risk and that we are able to start second doses at day 35. So it is a bit of a setback but it is only a delay.”—Chief Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.Despite the setback, Henry says residents and staff at every care home in BC will have received their first COVID-19 vaccine by the end of next week.Mountain rescueThree people from Victoria were rescued from a steep section of Mount Arrowsmith on Sunday. The Alberni Rescue Squad Search manager says a helicopter hoist was used to remove the hikers, who were clinging to each other on a ridge. Dave Poulsen told Nanaimo News Now that had “one of the hikers let go, more than one of them would have fallen." One woman is in serious condition in hospital, while another is stable. The male hiker suffered no injuries. Witnesses say the trio left the Judge's Route Trail and were hiking in uncharted territory.

Chapter 1: Vancouver Park Board and City committed to ending encampment, providing indoor shelter, for those sleeping in Strathcona Park. GUEST:  Jamie MacLaren - Strathcona Resident, Social Justice Lawyer Chapter 2: In-person church services go ahead in Chilliwack again, in defiance of COVID-19 order GUEST: Sarah Leamon - Criminal Lawyer, Sarah Leamon Law Group  Chapter 3: Prices surge for B.C. recreational properties as people 're-evaluate their lifestyle' GUEST:  Philip Jones - President and Owner of Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty Chapter 4: The COVID-19 vaccine rolls out in Canada starting today. What happens to you after you've been vaccinated? When can you take off your mask and go back to normal life? GUEST: Jason Tetro - Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Chapter 5: BC SPCA calls for immediate moratorium on mink farming in B.C. GUEST: Geoff Urton - General Manager of strategy and innovation, BC SPCA Chapter 6: SFU Choir now offering digital Christmas carols to help spread that holiday spirit GUEST: Jawn Jang- Show Contributor with Toria Kindersley  

Are you wondering how animal charities are faring in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic? In British Columbia, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SCPA) is trying its best to rethink their strategies and campaigns so that they can continue to be of service despite the challenges. The pandemic is a tough time for charities, who are struggling to reconcile the increased demand of their services with the potential loss of some of their fund sources. Chief Development Officer Shoni Field joins Douglas Nelson on this episode to talk about how the organization is responding to these challenges. A big part of this is building a culture of digital maturity and adopting a lower risk model of operations. Listen and learn more about who BC SCPA used these pivots to thrive in the midst of crisis.

We'll be chatting with Stephen Petrucci, the Superintendent for School District 50, about the back-to-school plan that the BC Government announced last week and how prepared the district is to implement that plan and welcome students back at the beginning of September. We'll also be joined by Candace Buchamer, the manager of the Fort St. John branch of the BC SPCA, to talk about how they've fared through the pandemic and a major fundraiser that they're hosting right now. Support the show: https://www.moosefm.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: BC Return to School delayed until September 10th. Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers seeks anonymous tips about animal cruelty for investigation by BC SPCA. WE Charity/Fall election The BC Coroners Service and Vancouver Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a woman whose death occurred at the Broadway SkyTrain Station more than two decades ago.

Chapter 1: Senior advocates say nationalising care homes isn't a magic bullet and wont solve the care problems that some seniors are experiencing in their homes.  Guest: Michael Nicin, Executive Director of the National Institute on Ageing Chapter 2: It's crow dive bombing season! Guest: Dr. Sara Dubois, chief scientific officer with the BC SPCA spoke to Niki Reitmayer Guest: Vaughn Palmer, bird correspondent in Victoria. Chapter 3: There are three motions about alcohol consumption in front of Vancouver City Council this morning, and it's an issue that has been sucking up a lot of the oxygen at city hall.  Guest:  George Affleck, former Vancouver city councillor, author, columnist. Chapter 4: White Rock staff provided an update on their phased reopening plan last night, and they even recommended reopening the waterfront THIS WEEK.  To find out whether council will go ahead with the plan, and what else the phased reopening might entail, we're joined by White Rock Mayor Darryl Walker.  Guest: Darryl Walker, White Rock Mayor Chapter 5: An estimated 50,000 people trying to book campsites piled on to the BC Parks website yesterday basically causing it to grind to a halt. But the demand isn't limited to provincial parks, private campgrounds are overwhelmed with booking requests too. Guest: Ali Abolfathi, owner of the Squamish Valley Campground

Niki Tudge chats to Dr. Zazie Todd about her new book, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy. Dr. Todd is well-known among pet professionals for her blog Companion Animal Psychology, but she is also a featured blogger on Psychology Today. Zazie Todd Ph.D. (psychology, University of Nottingham, England) MFA (creative writing, University of British Columbia, Canada) graduated with honors from Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers and has a Certificate of Feline Behaviour with Distinction from International Cat Care. She is a shelter affiliate member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a multispecies professional member of the Pet Professional Guild, a volunteer at the BC SPCA, and an affiliate member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.

The BC SPCA has some advice for anyone looking to adopt a pet. Claire Allen spoke with them and has the details.

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The BC SPCA will be meeting with the BC Government tomorrow to discuss the inclusion of animals in BC's emergency legislation    Guest: Marcie Moriarty  Chief Prevention and Enforcement Officer with the BC SPCA

Cats love to climb, jump, pounce, and play. Unfortunately, they often want to do this outside, where those skills help them kill wildlife and birds in large numbers and are exposed to innumerous risks to their well-being. It’s not fair to tell cats they can’t be who they are, and it isn’t exactly fair to let them be at risk of causing damage or being injured. There is, however, a middle ground: catios. The BC SPCA recently hosted a tour of catios in the Vancouver region with great success and are strong proponents of people giving cats a safe way to live their lives and engage their behaviours fully. Marieke van der Velden , an outreach specialist for the BC SPCA joined Defender Radio to share the secrets of catios and how easily cat lovers can build or buy them for their furry friends. Learn more about catios: https://spca.bc.ca/catio Join the Defender Radio Patreon: www.patreon.com/DefenderRadio Check out The Young Defenders: www.youngdefenders.ca

In this episode we talk to Dr Karen Van Haaften to discuss regulation in dog training and pet care. The BC SPCA has developed standards for dog trainers through the Animal Kind Accreditation program. Read about the standards here:  https://bit.ly/2HoBYgu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dogknowledge/support

The Saturday Edition   Dan McTeague Senior Petroleum Analyst, Gasbuddy.com   Paul Doroshenko Lawyer, Acumen Law   Rachel Wiest Manager Animal Transfer Program, BC SPCA

After graduating University in the UK, Amanda moved to Whistler in 1997 to ‘do a ski season'. Working first in ski retail, in Whistler and Vail, then at the BC SPCA in Greater Vancouver, a brief stint as a Vet Nurse and a Bank Teller, in human resources for a drug company and finally realizing she should work for herself, Amanda moved to Rossland, BC and opened her first business. Eleven years later Amanda is still in Rossland and owns 2 Pet Supply Stores, a doggy daycare with dog walking services and is about to embark on a new career as a Dog Trainer and Behaviourist. Always at home outdoors, Amanda has been known to dabble in triathlon, road biking, skiing, running and hiking & agility with her dogs. Amanda was involved in a bike crash that resulted in a brain injury. It took a great deal of patience, determination & research for her to overcome the accident, and begin to repair herself. We talk about her journey back here this morning. Enjoy!  In this episode, Peter and Amanda discuss: 0:45- Welcome and introducing Amanda Hamilton! 1:40- Tell us your story- what's this about a brain injuring wreck you were in? 3:14- You wrote: ‘As you started to find more & more of your brain as it recovered, you started to lose your mind'- tell us more about that please? 4:16- The beginning of the rest of the recovery and finding more/better treatment 4:49- Brain injury acquired ADHD? 6:00- A wake up call. A newfound respect for patience. 6:30- So tell us about the difference between then & now, and more about your journey? 7:40- Dr. Michael “Micky” Collins.  Exertion therapy.  8:28- Let's talk about Positive Reinforcement Training. (Aka Clicker Training or R+) 8:57- Marker Training 10:22- Positive Reinforcement Training in humans too(?) 11:16- So, is working with animals your one true love? 12:10- How can people get in touch with you Amanda?  DogNerd250 Facebook & her business Tails Pet Supplies & Services at http://www.tailspets.ca   12:28- Thank you Amanda! 12:47- Faster Than Normal Podcast info and credits As always, leave us a comment below, PLEASE drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! The more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note – We'd love to hear!

Looking for humane wildlife removal? AnimalKind is the BC SPCA's animal welfare accreditation program for pest control companies. For wildlife like raccoons, squirrels, birds or skunks, AnimalKind companies focus on the quick and effective removal of animals and prevent future problems, instead of trapping, relocating or killing. Guest: Sara Dubois: Chief Scientific Officer, Senior Manager, Scientific Programs, BC SPCA

While we all love wildlife and want to co-exist with the animals, sharing our bedrooms and walls with them isn’t exactly ideal; many species can cause significant electrical or structural damage to homes or businesses, putting everyone at risk. Some species do carry diseases that are harmful, particularly in locations like hospitals or restaurants. And, if you’re like me, having a squirrel scrabbling around in the vents causes the dogs to go absolutely insane. Safely and removing wildlife is an important job that should often be left to experts – but who exactly are the experts, and what makes them humane operators are long standing questions. And now, the BC SPCA wants to help answer them. The BC SPCA launched AnimalKind last week, a program that will help residents and business owners find accredited wildlife removal or pest control companies who put humane treatment of animals first. Dr. Sara Dubois, Chief Scientific Officer for the BC SPCA joined Defender Radio to explain the need for AnimalKind, how it was developed, and why it will benefit people, businesses, and the animals. You can hear a five-minute edit of this interview in the News Brief released earlier this week in your podcast feed. Defender Radio Patreon - www.Patreon.com/DefenderRadio Defender Radio EMail Updates - www.TheFurBearers.com/updates  

The BC SPCA launched AnimalKind last week, a program that will help residents and business owners find accredited wildlife removal or control companies who put humane treatment of animals first. I connected with Dr. Sara Dubois, Chief Scientific Officer for the BC SPCA to talk more about this program. The full interview will be available on Wednesday, March 7! Defender Radio Patreon: www.Patreon.com/DefenderRadio Defender Radio Email Updates: www.TheFurBearers.com/Updates  

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Guest: Marcie Moriarty - Chief Prevention & Enforcement Officer, BC SPCA

What happens when you put 20 international scientists in a room for two days to talk about human-wildlife conflict resolution? You get the seven principles for ethical wildlife control. The BC SPCA and UBC’s Animal Welfare program (funded by the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies) hosted a two-day workshop in 2015, which brought together scientists from around the world to look at these subjects from an international perspective. Out of this workshop came the seven principles for ethical wildlife control. The paper, which was published this month in the journal Conservation Biology under the title International consensus principles for ethical wildlife control, and is publicly available, does not focus on a single ethical standpoint, or biological function to determine effective, ethical control. It is, according to the authors, the first paper that poses several points to create a framework for control and conflict resolution. It can be boiled down to several questions: Can the problem be mitigated by changing human behavior? Are the harms serious enough to warrant wildlife control? Is the desired outcome clear and achievable, and will it be monitored? Does the proposed method carry the least animal welfare cost and to the fewest animals? Have community values been considered alongside scientific, technical, and practical information? Is the control action part of a systematic, long-term management program? Are the decisions warranted by the specifics of the situation rather than negative labels applied to the animals? To discuss why we need a framework for ethical decision making in wildlife conflict, how these principles apply in various circumstances, and what a roll out of these guidelines could look like, Defender Radio was joined by co-author of the paper, and chief scientific officer at the BC SPCA, Dr. Sara Dubois.

Guest: Lorie ChortykTitle: Spokesperson for the BC SPCA

Thanksgiving has passed and we know what we’re thankful for: Living With Wildlife 2015 is finally here! This Friday, October 16, we’re bringing together some of the top experts on wildlife, conservation, and co-existence in Vancouver for our fifth annual conference. I was lucky enough to catch time with two of our presenters prior to the event: the BC SPCA’s top scientist Dr. Sara Dubois, as well as Raincoast Conservation Foundation’s postdoctoral researcher Dr. Heather Bryan. There are still a few seats available for this great event, so if you’re in the Vancouver area, make sure you register today at furbearerdefenders.com or by calling 604-435-1850.

Uncomfortable discussions come up in the world of animal advocacy, just like any other field. But when we have our awkward conversations, there are often lives on the line. This week we’re going to look at two such topics: dogs in hot cars and seal penises. Dogs die every summer from coast-to-coast because they’re left in hot vehicles on warm days. We’ll be joined by Dr. Emilia Gordon of the BC SPCA who will help us understand the physiological changes dogs undergo when left in hot cars, as well as what dog lovers should know about cooling off overheated pups. Then we’ll connect with Sheryl Fink of the International Fund for Animal Welfare to talk seal penises. It’s no prank – and you may have a lot of explaining to do to those around you when they see you switch from laughing to crying and back again following the interview.

On this week’s episode we’re focusing on two spring-related topics that come up every year – wildlife feeding and living with bears. In almost every wildlife conflict situation we’ve studied, food is a central issue. Whether it’s intentionally feeding ungulates like deer or unintentionally feeding predatory animals like coyotes, the easiest and safest way to live with wildlife is to ensure we’re not feeding them. And Dr. Sara Dubois, the Chief Scientific Officer for the BC SPCA, has a plan – she wants to make wildlife feeding the new littering. Being Bear Smart isn’t always something on our minds – but it certainly is easy to do once you understand the basics. Sylvia Dolson of the Get Bear Smart Society in Whistler, BC, joined Defender Radio to talk spring bears – what they’re up to, how they respond to us and what we can do to prevent conflict.

We’re continuing our back to school series – focusing this week on the two-legged young who are eager to learn. This week we’re happy to bring you two top humane educators. First up is Zoe Weil, co-founder and president of The Institute for Humane Education, who will share her thoughts on the importance of humane education in homes and classrooms, as well as the best way to get teachers on board with the rapidly growing demand for such lessons. Following Zoe is Paula Neuman, Manager of Humane Education for the BC SPCA, who will talk about the success the west coast organization has had in teaching children – some of whom are today staff at the BC SPCA – what it means to be compassionate. We know that many parents in British Columbia are struggling with keeping their children busy – and entertained – during a prolonged labour dispute between teachers and the province. We’re happy to inform you that our own lesson plans – with content ranging from K to 12 – is available to freely download at FurBEarerDefenders.com. These lessons can serve as a great way to keep your children thinking and learning while awaiting their return to the classroom.  

For nearly 80 years, The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals has tried to find ways to stop the use of fur and end trapping. While many of our traditional methods – letter-writing, campaigning, advertising and others – have worked well in many areas, our co-existence program has yielded the greatest results. The concept of co-existence stems from understanding the wildlife in an ecosystem and finding steps that can help prevent conflict. This week, we’re hearing from two experts. First up is Adrian Nelson, my colleague at APFA who is also our urban wildlife conflict manager. For the last several years, Adrian has headed up our Living With Wildlife beavers campaign to great success – and he’ll be sharing how the program works and what you can do to get involved. Following Adrian will be Sara Dubois, Chief Scientific Officer at the BC SPCA who will discuss a recent study out of Africa illustrating that not only is co-existence better for the environment and animals, but better for the economy.

Animal Advocacy Camp is a two-day 'un-conference' that will bring together advocates of all volitions to support, share and learn together on March 22 and 23. In episode 123, Defender Radio interviews Animal Advocacy Camp host Glenn Gaetz, who explains how he developed the conference, who will be speaking and what guests can expect. We also hear from Sara Dubois of the BC SPCA, who is slated as a speaker at the conference. Sara will explore her new position of Chief Scientific Officer at the BC SPCA and give our audience an idea of what she will be presenting during her time at the conference. APFA is a proud supporter of Animal Advocacy Camp and encourages all our members to attend if they're available. To learn more about the event, visit animaladvocacycamp.ca.

Be it the Royal Botanical Gardens in Ontario, provincial parks in Alberta or Oak Bay in British Columbia, people are killing deer. It’s not for sustenance; it’s for an alleged overpopulation. Defender Radio this week is focused on the subject of deer culls and coexistence strategies, with interviews from Liz White of Animal Alliance of Canada, Rick Kubian of Parks Canada and Sara Dubois from the BC SPCA.

In this special report, Defender Radio brings you the entire presentation of Sara Dubois, Manager of Wildlife Service at the BC SPCA, as heard at the 3rd Annual Living With Wildlife Conference on September 20, 2013.