Marineland dismisses rumours of orca’s death

From the Niagara Falls Review: Marineland says rumours that its lone killer whale died over the weekend was part of an “orchestrated” attack by animal rights activists. Without naming the group or individuals that started them, Marineland says “false allegations” were posted that Kiska – the only captive orca in Canada – had died. It…

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Marineland important for Niagara economy: Thomson

From the Niagara Falls Review: A bill that would prohibit anyone from owning and breeding orcas in Ontario could impact 700 direct jobs in Niagara Falls and 36,000 indirect jobs across the region, says Coun. Wayne Thomson. But animal rights activists say Marineland could survive, even thrive, as a theme park without animals. “Anybody would…

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Marineland’s killer whale is ill, animal rights group says

From CBC News: An animal rights group says the killer whale at Marineland appears to be sick, but officials insist that Kiska, a mainstay of the Niagara Falls, Ont., water park for many years, is in good health. Orca United recently sent CBC News photos which it says show signs of a troubling condition known…

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Marineland wildlife “dying to entertain you”

From Now Toronto: Several hundred animal rights and liberation activists marched five kilometres through the streets of Niagara Falls to the gates of Marineland for opening day demanding the release of the park’s captive wildlife. John Holer, the park’s owner, was onsite but did not address the crowd directly.

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Marineland: Killer whale bleeding for months, trainer says

From the Toronto Star: Kiska, the killer whale, swims alone in her pool at Marineland, often followed by a trail of her own blood. Her tail has been bleeding off and on since July but has been getting progressively worse, according to Christine Santos, who has been one of Kiska’s primary trainers. She described the…

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