Sinopsis
on Vancouver Co-op Radio, CFRO, 100.5FM
Episodios
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Helping Companion Animals in Vulnerable Communities, with the Vancouver Humane Society; plus, Superbugs in Our Waterways, with World Animal Protection Canada
16/07/2021A feature interview with Lynn Kavanagh, Farming Campaign Manager of World Protection Canada, on recent findings of antiobiotic resistant genes in waterways around the world, including Manitoba, from factory farms. An interview with Amy Morris, Executive Director of the Vancouver Humane Society, on helping structurally vulnerable individuals and their companion animals with needed vet services and more. Read more →
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Encore Show: Appreciation for our Avian Friends: Jacko the African Grey Parrot, and his human companion Adrianne Gauthier
18/06/2021It's our Fall Member Drive! We feature an in studio interview with Jacko the African Grey Parrot and his human companion Adrianne Gauthier. Video live streamed - not to be missed!Read more →
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Cooking Fun and Healthy Vegan Meals with Dreena Burton in her “Kind Kitchen”; plus, Newest (& Shocking) Updates on the Vancouver Aquarium, with David Isbister
14/05/2021A feature interview with cookbook author extraordinaire Dreena Burton, plus shocking updates on the Vancouver Aquarium with David Isbister.Read more →
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International Respect For Chickens Day: a Chicken Chat with Karen Davis, discussing pronouns used for animals in mainstream media
30/04/2021We welcome chicken expert Karen Davis from United Poultry Concerns back to the show for International Respect for Chickens Day and Month! She joins us to discuss pronouns for animals in the media. Read more →
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Raccoons, Birds, and Big Cats in our Neighborhood: Human Relationships With Animals
23/04/2021This week we tie together a series of stories related to the different animals that we live amoungst in human dominated spaces. We discuss the pressing news related to the sale of the Vancouver Aquarium, which has been purchased by white supremacist supporters, Herschend Enterprises. Read more →
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Encore: The Earth Day Show: The Restore-Our-Planet Diet, and Eating Earth
17/04/2021The Earth Day Show: featuring an interview with author Patricia Tallman on "The Restore-Our-Planet Diet", an interview with Lisa Kemmerer on "Eating Earth", plus our annual Spring Member Drive.Read more →
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The Return of the Cicada: looking 17 years ahead
09/04/2021this week we learn about the life cycle of cicadas in advance of the brood x infestation occurring this spring. Read more →
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Encore show: International Women’s Day: Uncovering the Connections Between Feminism and Animal Rights, with Carol J. Adams
05/03/2021In honour of International Women's Day on March 8th, we speak with acclaimed eco-feminist, writer and activist Carol J. Adams, who illustrates the many connections and intersections between feminism and animal rights. Read more →
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How We Can Promote Change in Support of Wildlife; Coyotes, Whales, and US
18/02/2021We talk with Lesley Fox about the Coyote Culls in Stanley Park and discuss how we can take action and contact policy makers to help support wildlifeRead more →
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Veguary: Brenda Sanders on Afro-Vegan Society’s Exciting New Campaign
06/02/2021Featuring food justice activist Brenda Sanders, founder and president of Afro-Vegan Society, on the society's new "Veguary" campaign. Plus: a captivating look at monarch butterflies.Read more →
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Growing Activism in 2021: Animal Justice Academy, and Veganuary
23/01/2021This week, we interview Kimberly Carroll who is a coach for Changemakers, a campaigns strategist with Animal Justice, and the Animal Justice Academy director. We also speak to the Cranky Vegan about how vegans can change the perceptions of others on veganism.Read more →
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Penguin Awareness Day: “Penguin Lady” Dyan deNapoli on Reasons to Love (and Save) These Amazing Birds
16/01/2021Featuring an interview with penguin expert Dyan deNapoli on penguin rescue and conservation.Read more →
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Investing in Veganism for 2021, with Jasmin Singer, author of “The VegNews Guide for Being a Fabulous Vegan”, and Mark Perlmutter, founder of The Vegan Investing Club
08/01/2021We enter January with goals of investing for a vegan future. Interview with Mark Perlmutter, founder of The Vegan Investing Club. And feature interview with Jasmin Singer on her new book "The VegNews Guide to Being a Fabulous Vegan"!Read more →
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So Long 2020: A Look Back and A Leap Forward
01/01/2021In this show, we play the compelling audio from the short film Creature Comforts which was made by Aardman Animations in 1989, Nick Park's first Oscar-winning film. We discuss hopes for the new year in activism and veganism and the new film Vegan 2020 released by Plant Based News.Read more →
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Sweet Treats This Holiday Season; Sprinkles of cheer through baked goods and Mitzvahs!
19/12/2020This show features an interview with co-owners and partners of the vegan bakery and cafe called Yellow Rose , Caitlyn and Stephen. Our producer and host this week, Grace Wampold, also speaks on the intersection between Judaism and veganism in Israel. Read more →
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Celebrating a Safe and Scrumptious Vegan Holiday with Audrey Dunham, and Ryan Shepard, The Vegan Rhino
11/12/2020We celebrate a safe winter holiday season with award-winning vegan holiday cookbook authors Ryan Shepard (The Vegan Rhino) and Audrey Dunham.Read more →
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Feeding our Souls With Simply Delish: Stories of community and learning to live more inclusively
20/11/2020This show features an interview with Chelsey Hawkings, a co-owner of the local family business called Simply Delish Soup and Salad. We also talk about the BCSPCA's spotlighting videos on animal companion adoptions, an open job position at the Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.), and the Vancouver Downtown Eastside's 2021 calendar which has just become available for purchaseRead more →
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World Vegan Month, with Sandra Nomoto, and Helping Women and Companion Animals in Crisis, with Amy Morris of the Vancouver Humane Society
13/11/2020A feature interview with local social influencer Sandra Nomoto on why to go vegan and stay vegan, for World Vegan Month! Plus, an interview with Vancouver Humane Society's Amy Morris on their campaign to help women and their companion animals escape homelessness.Read more →
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A New Documentary About the Killing of Regan Russell, plus World Numbat Day and Updates on the Excelsior 4
08/11/2020Featuring an interview with local activist Roy Sasano, who shares his thoughts in the aftermath of the first face-to-face conversation the Excelsior 4 activists had with a BCSPCA representative since the Meat the Victims event 18 months ago. We also discuss the new documentary from Shaun Monson about the killing of Regan Russell at Fearman's pig slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ontario, and share facts about the numbat for World Numbat Day.Read more →
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Celebrating International Sloth Day with Sloth Expert Rebecca Cliffe, plus 13-Year-Old Sir Darius Brown on Making Bow Ties for Shelter Animals
17/10/2020This International Sloth Day show features an interview with zoologist Dr. Rebecca Cliffe, founder and director of the Sloth Conservation Foundation. We also welcome 13-year-old entrepreneur and animal advocate Sir Darius Brown of Beaux and Paws who sews and donates handmade bow ties for shelter animals to help them get adopted.Read more →