Animal Rights Activists Vancouver Island

16/05/2025

🚨 CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS, FARMERS, SCIENTISTS & SUPPORTERS! 🚨

Over 400 ostriches are at risk of being killed by the CFIA at Universal Ostrich Farms Inc. in Edgewood, BC.
Why? One single case of avian flu—months ago.
These birds are not for food. They are part of a rare, multi-generational genetic line used for research. Some have natural resistance to avian flu. Killing them isn’t protection—it’s destruction.

This weekend, join us for a peaceful protest & Ostrich Festival.
Stand with the farm. Stand with science. Stand with life.

📍 Universal Ostrich Farms Inc.
301 Langille Rd
Edgewood, BC, V0G 1J0
🌐 https://saveourostriches.com

🕊️ Bring your voice. Bring your heart. Help us send a clear message:
“We won’t bury decades of life-saving genetics.”

Universal Ostrich Farms, a small remote farm in the beautiful Kootenays of British Columbia, has been ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to cull their entire herd of 400 healthy ostriches—animals they have raised for over 30 years. The farm urgently needs support to cover legal ...

16/05/2025

To the CFIA and Concerned Canadians,

I am writing out of deep concern and frustration regarding the CFIA’s decision to cull over 400 ostriches at a family-run farm in Vancouver, British Columbia, following a single case of avian flu months ago.

This is not just any farm. These birds are not being raised for food—they are part of a valuable, multi-generational research effort. Some of these animals carry rare, natural immunities to avian flu that could be crucial in developing future protections and understanding disease resistance. Wiping them out would not only be a devastating loss to the family who has cared for them for generations, but also to science and Canadian agriculture as a whole.

Genetics matter. Just like prized cattle are bred for generations to strengthen herds, these ostriches carry genetic traits that could benefit future research and possibly save other flocks. If this cull goes forward, what kind of precedent are we setting? That one infection is enough to destroy an entire genetic line?

As a proud Canadian, I am heartbroken and angry. The CFIA has a duty to protect public health, yes—but it also has a duty to act with reason, compassion, and common sense. Why not conduct further research? More testing? More containment strategies? Why go straight to extermination?

Government leaders and Members of Parliament are aware of this situation—and many agree: killing these birds is not the answer. We are asking—no, demanding—that the CFIA halt this plan and consider alternative actions. Protect the future, don’t destroy it.

Sincerely,
[A Concerned Canadian / Your Name if you’d like]

31/12/2023

🚨🌱 Date Change for Nanaimo VegFest 2024! 🌱🚨

Hey VegFest Community!

Nanaimo VegFest 2024 is now happening on Saturday, July 6th, 2024. We'll still be at the beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park and the event will run from 10 AM to 4 PM, just like planned.

We hope to still see you there, your support means the world to us! 🌎💚💫

Let us know in the comments if you can make it to VegFest on this new date.

Stay Green, Stay Positive! 🥦✨



Find the vendor application here: https://www.positivelyvegan.ca/get-involved

Volunteer information coming soon.

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Merry Christmas
May peace begin on your plate -
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30/03/2023

Joining some other local activists to get the message out!

30/03/2023

Reminders!

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