December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
CFHS opposes the use of animals in all forms of entertainment or displays which may cause them to suffer.
CFHS believes, in particular, that animals performing or on display in a travelling environment will be deprived of a normal existence and may lack proper attention to their physical, social, and psychological needs.
CFHS contends [...]
December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
One thing that grows bigger in our hearts at Covenant House is our gratitude for friends like you.
In a world where beautiful and innocent children are all too often simply discarded and forgotten, it’s your compassion that gives our kids hope.
Your kindness makes the difference between a child sleeping in an abandoned [...]
December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
As parents, we need to know about alcohol and other drugs so that we can provide our children with current and correct information. If we have a working knowledge of common drugs, know their effects on the mind and body, and the symptoms of their use, we can discuss these subjects intelligently [...]
December 3rd, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Since CPAR was founded in response to the famine experienced in Ethiopia in 1984 – our work in that country has remained focused on its most vulnerable communities. In 1999, CPAR started a project with funding from WaterCan to address the lack of safe water and adequate sanitation in one of its [...]
November 26th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
In Uganda, for example, elephant numbers at Queen Elizabeth National Park had been reduced to only 150. IFAW stepped in to help in 1987 by shipping six patrol trucks to Uganda to save elephants and other wildlife from poachers. IFAW continued to work with the government of Uganda by supporting anti-poaching efforts [...]
November 26th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Children must pass through several stages, or take specific steps, on their road to becoming adults. For most people, there are four or five such stages of growth where they learn certain things: infancy (birth to age two), early childhood (ages 3 to 8 years), later childhood (ages 9 to 12) [...]
November 26th, 2009
Posted by Tanya Hutchens
The Ontario SPCA would like to address any concerns the public may have on the issue of an increase in heartworm cases in the Province of Ontario. Heartworm is often spread through mosquitoes and pets already infected with the disease. If left untreated the disease could be fatal to your [...]
November 26th, 2009 Funds raised from the event will go toward a Birthing Suite within York Central’s Family Birthing Centre.
York Central Hospital Foundation appreciates all the support from the community and the hospital.
November 26th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
It was a meeting of Canada’s most powerful people and its most vulnerable – executives in business-casual attire, mingling with homeless teenagers, young refugees, and victims of abuse.
But these two seemingly alien groups were linked by a common yearning – for pride of accomplishment. The underlying message from the disadvantaged youth to [...]
November 26th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Sarojeni Rengam (Malaysia) is the Executive Director of the Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (PAN-AP), a global network working towards the eradication of pesticide problems and promoting sustainable agriculture. She works in the areas of gender particularly women in agriculture, food security and sovereignty, anti-globalisation and community pesticide monitoring by [...]