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Action Alert & STATEMENT ON COQUITLAM BEAR KILLINGS AND ARRESTS Fur-Bearers

by Barb Murray
August 2, 2019

https://thefurbearers.com/blog/statement-coquitlam-bear-killings-and-arrests 07/31/2019 – 12:46 The Fur-Bearers believes that a healthy, safe British Columbia includes a well-funded and trained Conservation Officer Service that has appropriate third party oversight and a clear mandate for interacting with wildlife and the public. Letters sent… Read More »Action Alert & STATEMENT ON COQUITLAM BEAR KILLINGS AND ARRESTS Fur-Bearers

BC CONSERVATION OFFICER AUTHORITY QUESTIONED: APPEAL FILED TO SUPREME COURT OF CANADA

by Barb Murray
October 21, 2018

Go to Link and Read about The Fur Bearers Court Case that questions the BC Conservation Officer’s power to kill whatever animals they deem they need to kill? Should there be more parameters, more criteria, more oversight? Killing bear cubs… Read More »BC CONSERVATION OFFICER AUTHORITY QUESTIONED: APPEAL FILED TO SUPREME COURT OF CANADA

British Columbia’s New NDP Government Announces an End to Grizzly Bear Hunting!

by Barb Murray
December 19, 2017

THE BC GRIZZLY HUNT IS OVER! We wish to thank the Government of British Columbia for listening to the will of the people and acting boldly by placing a full ban on the Grizzly sport hunt. We would also… Read More »British Columbia’s New NDP Government Announces an End to Grizzly Bear Hunting!

Today Bears Matter asked the Public to Attend Court Case for NHL Ducks Clayton Stoner

by Barb Murray
October 9, 2015June 27, 2016
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Stock Photo of Clayton Stoner Photo of Courtesy BearsForever.ca A couple days ago I put out an invite on Facebook for this court appearance ( or postponement it turns out- third one). I was relieved and happy to see a dozen… Read More »Today Bears Matter asked the Public to Attend Court Case for NHL Ducks Clayton Stoner

Times Colonist Editorial: Bear Killings are a Moral Issue

by Barb Murray
July 27, 2015June 27, 2016

When he refused to kill two orphaned bear cubs, B.C. conservation officer Bryce Casavant put his career on the line. But he also sparked a needed debate about the morality of killing “problem” animals.

The incident that triggered this controversy occurred near Port Hardy three weeks ago, after the mother of the cubs was shot for raiding a freezer. Despite being ordered to destroy the eight-week-olds, Casavant took them to a local animal shelter for treatment.

For this act of human decency, Casavant was suspended. He remains at home while the Environment Ministry, where he works, conducts an assessment of his actions.

Michelle Stilwell MLA Parksville-Qualicum Responds to Kill Order of Newborn Cubs by COS and Suspension of Officer Bryce Casavant

by Barb Murray
July 21, 2015June 27, 2016
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From: Barb Murray <bearsmatter@shaw.ca>
Date: 15 July, 2015 11:03:20 PM PDT
To: “<michelle.stilwell.mla@leg.bc.ca>Cc: Jane Thornthwaite MLA <jane.thornthwaite.mla@leg.bc.ca>
Subject: Successful Interventions by previous Ministers/Premier in wrong minded COS cub killing policy

Dear Ms. Stilwell,

After your response to me I would like to share with you some background and the real possibility of a reprieve for the two orphan cubs in Errington and for other orphaned cubs across BC. It appears you may not have been briefed fully by the COS or your support staff.