On Saturday February 20th, activists from Island Animal Liberation entered The Empress hotel and spoke out against the two fur retailers that operate within its walls. Demonstrators held signs saying “Fur Kills” and spoke out against how these two fur retailers do not reflect the values of Victorians. Starting outside of …
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Island Animal Liberation is reporting today that it has received confirmation from Mike Black, president/owner of Capital Iron, that they will no longer be selling Canada Goose at Capital Iron. Island Animal Liberation had been working for the last year to pressure Capital Iron to no longer carrying Canada Goose …
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Activists from Direct Action Everywhere, Vancouver – Coast Salish Territories demonstrated outside of the BCSPCA fundraising Gala over criticism that the BCSPCA should not be saying they speak for non-human animals while serving them for dinner to raise money. A similar demonstration was organized last year by DxE last year …
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This Remembrance Day there will be another colour of poppy worn over the hearts of many who want to raise awareness and recognize the animal victims of war. Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada candidate Jordan Reichert says that the purple poppy recognizes that animals forced into and caught …
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Sunday November 15th, Victoria based animal liberation group Island Animal Liberation will be leafleting in front of Capital Iron to raise awareness of the retailers continued relationship with Canada Goose apparel. IAL says they are demonstrating against Capital Iron selling Canada Goose apparel because of concerns about inhumane trapping methods …
Read More »When Direct Action Everywhere, Island Animal Liberation, and The Critical Cat converged on Pig restaurant last November they came with a strong message that the flesh being served, that sat lifeless on patrons plates was not food it was a symbol of violence. Now, The Critical Cat, IAL, and Direct …
Read More »In December of 2014, at the end of a campaign protesting against the inhumane horse-drawn carriage industry, members of The Critical Cat investigated retailer Capital Iron regarding concerns they carried Canada Goose fur-trimmed coats. Our concern had been raised after protesting with activists of the Vancouver Animal Defense League at …
Read More »Oak Bay has officially announced that 11 deer, 7 bucks and 4 does, have been killed by clover trap and bolt gun in Oak Bay’s long gestating deer cull. Mayor Nils Jensen has reported that the killing is now finished and that in the eyes of Oak Bay council the …
Read More »There is no doubt that Oak Bay’s plan to kill 25 deer in a “pilot project” that could very well set the stage for how the further killing of deer will be handled across the Capital Regional District has been controversial, dividing communities both in and out of Oak Bay. …
Read More »Update!:The Luxton Pro Rodeo has been cancelled due to lack of funding! Much of this success is due to the diligence and hard work of Melissa de Muelles-Wolf of Victoria Citizens Against Rodeo Events (VCARE). Melissa did an incredible job of apply pressure to the Luxton Rodeo’s sponsors, which heavily pulled …
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