B.C.'s minister of agriculture says he'll consider calls for meat producers to carry out more slaughter at the local level. This, in the wake of a still-expanding beef recall originating at a federally licenced facility owned by XL Foods in Alberta. "That's what I've asked staff to do, to go back and look at the way we have these slaughter … [Read more...]
Accused in sled-dog slaughter pleads guilty
August 30, 2012 by
The man accused of killing more than 50 sled dogs in Whistler two years ago has pleaded guilty. As expected, Robert Fawcett has admitted to the charge of causing unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal in provincial court. The slaughter came to light after Fawcett made a claim to WorkSafe BC that he suffered from post-traumatic stress from … [Read more...]
Charge laid in sled dog slaughter
April 20, 2012 by
The man at the centre of the sled dog scandal now faces a criminal charge. Following an investigation by the RCMP and SPCA, Robert Fawcett is charged with causing unnecessary pain or suffering to a number of dogs. He appears in court May 24th in Pemberton. Over 50 sled dogs were slaughtered near Whistler after the 2010 Olympic Games. The … [Read more...]
Stanley Park goats sold for slaughter?
February 12, 2012 by
The Vancouver Park Board may take legal action against a Fraser Valley farmer, who allegedly adopted Stanley Park goats and sheep, only to sell them for slaughter.Park Board chair Constance Barnes says she is outraged to learn the farmer may have violated an adoption agreement to allow the animals to live out their full and natural lives.She agrees … [Read more...]
Charges recommended in sled dog slaughter
September 16, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - A criminal charge has been recommended four months after the bodies of 56 sled dogs were dug up from a mass grave in the ski resort town of Whistler, B.C.The B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals forwarded its recommendation to the Crown for a single count relating to causing unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal … [Read more...]
