Documentary star urges Ontario to strengthen protection laws for captive animals

From the Guelph Mercury: The star of an Academy Award-winning documentary on dolphin abuse is urging Ontario to enact laws to protect captive animals, including those at Marineland. Ric O’Barry, a former dolphin trainer turned animal activist, is lending his support to Zoocheck Canada and former park employees who allege animals at the Niagara Falls…

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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving 2012!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of the Canadian readers. I myself am Canadian (born and raised and still live here), so I will be enjoying a feast on Monday. Whenever, wherever, and with whomever you are celebrating it, I hope you have a great weekend!

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Are We There Yet? – Top 10 Canadian Destinations

I don’t know if they are in any particular order, but Crave Online has Niagara Falls at #1 in their list of top 10 Canadian destinations: Niagara Falls: Niagara Falls is an awe-inspiring vacation destination like no other. From the top of Skylon Tower to the base of Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls boosts beauty beyond…

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Casino disputes man’s win claim

From the Niagara Falls Review: Harry Blackwood contends he won $25,000 while playing a slot machine at Fallsview Casino recently. But officials refused to pay him because they say there was something wrong with the machine and that he did not actually win. The Fort Erie man said it happened on Sept. 22 — a…

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Critics question Marineland probe

From the Niagara Falls Review: Animal-rights activists are questioning what could and could not have been investigated at Marineland by one of the agencies that oversees the care of animals in captivity. Critics, who weighed in on social media sites, have been left scratching their heads after an official with the Ontario Society for the…

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Clark Rigging Plays its Part in the Historic Wallenda Walk

From Construction Equipment Guide: It was a unique event gaining worldwide attention, yet it began in the ordinary way with a visit from a potential customer. However, this particular client was planning an extraordinary event. Steve Clark, vice president of Clark Rigging & Rental Corporation of Lockport, N.Y., recalled one day that Nik Wallenda of…

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