Nina Devries

My piece for Toronto Star, thank you 4 publishing. Weather events in B.C. & globally are a warning we need 2 change our food system. We can't be reconstructing & building more intensive farming systems that contribute 2 climate change. thestar.com/opinion/contri… via @torontostar

“You don’t see this in Ireland… you see this in America.” Vigils were held across Ireland after Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man, died after being detained by Irish security staff. Many protesters drew parallels to the police murder of George Floyd.

"Animal Justice Project (AJP) has launched a major two-week advertising campaign across the London Underground, urging the public to rethink their attitudes towards animals and confront the realities faced by pigs on British farms." london-post.co.uk/animal-justice… via @LondonPostUK

Did you know a sow spends a quarter of her life trapped in a metal cage? 🐷 She can’t turn, nest or bond with her piglets - forced to lie on hard floors, often in waste 💔 This is no life. It’s time to #CutTheCages. Join us ➡️ bit.ly/FOURPAWS-MOVEM…

A masked Israeli settler has been filmed repeatedly clubbing a Palestinian’s dog during a raid on a village in the occupied West Bank. Israeli police say they are investigating the ‘brutal attack’.

A life in pictures: Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday euronews.com/culture/2026/0…

BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers bbc.in/4dlq7NE

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly running over 6 Canada geese with a vehicle & killing 5 of them. Not only is it illegal to brutally harm & kill wildlife, but geese are migratory birds protected by serious federal laws. winnipeg.citynews.ca/2026/04/28/ani…

In Canada, an E-petition to declare all animals as sentient garnered 23,901 signatures. Now, support of MP's to implement it is crucial to its success. More info in link. share.nwmd.social/s/OFzvlDlS #animals

Amal Khalil was a devoted journalist who also rescued animals in southern Lebanon during Israel’s bombing campaign. Israel killed her.

Pls. join me in signing this petition to ban strychnine for good in Canada. It's an extremely cruel way to kill animals, causing much suffering. It can also target unintended victims like domestic pets . Sign the Petition! c.org/mn24xTLF7t via @CdnChange

Why Sudanese Canadians don’t feel western nations care about Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. The UN estimates more than 21 million people are facing starvation & roughly 14 million people are displaced. ctvnews.ca/canada/article…

Volunteers helping with flood protection efforts in Peguis First Nation in Manitoba are also preparing to help with any displaced dogs and cats they will find once flood waters rise. youtu.be/PD9THw-_z9Y

Animal advocates sound alarm about dogs on L.A.’s infamous Skid Row youtu.be/a4CI6Y6s6Bs?si… via @YouTube

The lights, music and magic of the circus 🎪 shaped many childhoods. Today, we know the cost. This #WorldCircusDay, celebrate a reimagined circus where creativity and storytelling shine, and no animals perform. Choose animal‑free shows 🐾✨

A new study confirms that lobsters feel pain, moving scientists to call for a ban on boiling them alive. Some places such Norway & New Zealand have already banned the boiling of live crustaceans on welfare grounds,hopefully other countries will follow. livescience.com/animals/new-st…

Eating more plants linked to lower risk of dementia, even in older age says study. ctvnews.ca/health/article… #plantbased #health

Meet the rescue dogs saving lives in Iran. AJ+ spoke to a rescue dog trainer who searches for survivors amid the rubble of U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.

Emperor penguins at risk of extinction due to climate crisis. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Along the rain-battered coast of British Colombia, spirit bears roam. There are thought to be no more than 100 of these majestic creatures, also called the Kermode bear, a subspecies of black bears with ghostly white coats. cnn.it/4somRFN