From Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide: A bill to ban whale and dolphin captivity in Canada is finally set to become law after a sinuous process that took over three years to reach a conclusion. The House of Commons passed Bill S-203 on Monday morning. The legislation will help outlaw captive breeding and the import or…
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…
From the News-Herald (in northern Ohio): My oldest son, Nate, was dancing around his seat even before the dolphin, walrus and sea lion show officially began at the outdoor Marineland stadium. His enthusiasm paid off. The emcee chose 9-year-old Nate from the packed crowd and invited him on stage in the middle of the show…