Beloved Toronto police horse dies suddenly on the job

WRITTEN BY WENDY GILLIS Cross-posted from the Toronto Star He was the ever-obedient servant, the Toronto police mounted unit’s gentle giant. But during the odd midnight shift at the force’s CNE stables, Royal Sun was known to show a mischievous streak. Officers would hear rustling from the barn and know the massive horse was wandering…

Ontario Finance Minister’s comments over funding cuts anger horse-racing executive

There is no mention how the cancellation of the Slots at Racetrack program, which is to end March 2013, will impact the lives of the horses utilized by the Standardbred and Thoroughbred racing industry. However, talk of breeders euthanizing foals, and owners considering sending a number of their horses to slaughter, is already being reported.…

Canadian restauranteurs respond to horse meat protests

Cross-posted from the National Post Written by SHEILA DABU NONATO As they brace for a possible horse meat ban winding its way through Parliament, Canada’s small community of horse meat restaurateurs and enthusiasts is rising to defend the eating of cheval. “I have a bigger fear of consuming industrially raised chicken than I would ever…

Nationwide anti horse slaughter protests set for Canada Oct 4th

The Ottawa Animal Defence League announces a Canada wide anti-horse slaughter protests. PROTEST AT BOUVRY EXPORTS HORSE SLAUGHTERHOUSE S.W. 1/4 SEC. 17 TWP. 9, RG. 25, W. 4, HWY # 3 EAST, FORT MACLEOD, AB OCTOBER 4, 2010 FROM 12:00PM – 1:00PM Concurrent Protests October 4, 2010 @ 12pm (all local times) Vancouver: Robson Gourmet…