A satirical look at the Toronto Star’s “pit bulls are dangerous” editorial.
Author: Steve Barker
Dog killed, woman injured in Hamilton dog attack
So let’s see how much airplay/newsprint this story gets, since the attacking dog clearly can’t be reported as a “pit bull”.
Pit bulls are dangerous and Ontario is right to ban them
Bet that got your attention! That’s the headline of a February 26 Toronto Star editorial to which I respond here.
Mount Clemens, Michigan, is now a nice place to visit!
The Mount Clemens City Commission voted 5-1 Monday night to remove language targeting pit bulls from a dangerous animal ordinance.
Who voted and how at Bill 16 second reading
Here is a list of every Ontario MPP and how they voted at the second reading of Bill 16 (including those who didn’t vote).
Bill 16 passes second reading
Great news! Bill 16 passed its second reading today in the Ontario Legislature!
New Brunswick: Provincial housing tenants have ONE WEEK to get rid of pets!
The government of New Brunswick has decided to start enforcing a law that prohibits tenants of provincial housing from owning pets, even though many of these tenants have had their animals for years. They have cracked down on two Moncton housing complexes and have given the tenants one week to get rid of their pets!
How a Private Member’s Bill becomes law
Randy Hillier, one of the sponsors of Bill 16, left a comment on my last blog entry that significantly increases my optimism about this bill’s potential to become law, so much so that I decided to write an updated article about it.
What’s the deal with Bill 16?
What’s the big deal with Bill 16 in Ontario? Why is it important to dog owners and why is it important for you to show up at Queen’s Park on February 23?
Dog killed by police in La Grange, Missouri, after being captured
Video and description of dog being shot by police in La Grange, Missouri, after having been captured by a catch pole.