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  • Urban Zoo - Epi 103 - Telemedicine, Roadside Zoos & Animal Welfare Reform

    Urban Zoo - Epi 103 - Telemedicine, Roadside Zoos & Animal Welfare Reform
    2026/05/26
    In this episode of The Urban Zoo, Bill McBain and Dr. Tiffany Rennick explore the evolving world of animal care and welfare. The conversation covers the rise of veterinary telemedicine through Vetwise, the ethical concerns surrounding roadside zoos, and the global advocacy work of World Animal Protection. The episode closes with standard reflections on where animal welfare policy is heading and what meaningful reform could look like in practice.
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    54 分
  • Urban Zoo - Epi 102 - Monty Finds a Home, Pet Housing & Responsible Ownership

    Urban Zoo - Epi 102 - Monty Finds a Home, Pet Housing & Responsible Ownership
    2026/05/05
    On The Urban Zoo, Bill McBain and Dr. Tiffany Rennick share a heartwarming “happy story” about Monty finding a forever home, highlighting positive outcomes in animal rescue and adoption. The discussion continues with Sarah Herring, Government Relations Officer with the BC SPCA. She joins the conversation to explore housing for pets, challenges faced by pet owners, exotic pet ownership, and the transportation of animals across jurisdictions. The episode closes with standard remarks and reflections from the hosts.
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    50 分
  • Urban Zoo - Epi 101 - Veterinary Medicine & Media Perspectives

    Urban Zoo - Epi 101 - Veterinary Medicine & Media Perspectives
    2026/04/21
    On The Urban Zoo, Bill McBain speaks with Dr. Emily Pena for an introduction to veterinary medicine, discussing foundational concepts, career insights, and evolving practices in animal care. The episode also features Penelope Mathison, who talks about her new program BoomerXchange on Sauga 960 AM, highlighting conversations around aging, community, and media engagement. The episode closes with standard remarks from the host.
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    58 分
  • Urban Zoo - Epi 100 - Beavers from Above, & Remembering Jane Goodall

    Urban Zoo - Epi 100 - Beavers from Above, & Remembering Jane Goodall
    2025/10/29
    This week on The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain welcomes Sarika Cullis-Suzuki, co-host of CBC's The Nature of Things. Together, they discuss the fascinating world of beavers from above, exploring how these remarkable engineers shape ecosystems and why their work is vital to biodiversity and climate resilience. This episode also includes a heartfelt tribute to Jane Goodall, reflecting on her extraordinary legacy in conservation, animal behaviour, and inspiring generations to protect the natural world.
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    39 分
  • Urban Zoo - Episode 99 - Caledon’s Cultural Landscape, & Animal Welfare in Crisis

    Urban Zoo - Episode 99 - Caledon’s Cultural Landscape, & Animal Welfare in Crisis
    2025/07/29
    In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain explores the intersection of art, environment, and animal welfare. Bill speaks with Terry Lim, Artistic Director of the Caledon Music Festival, about how the festival blends classical music with Caledon’s pastoral charm, a region under environmental threat from the proposed Hwy 413. Bill later talks with Greg Madely, Supervisor at Mississauga Animal Services, about rising pressures on the shelter system, the emotional toll on pet families, and the vital work being done for animals in crisis.
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    55 分
  • Urban Zoo - Episode 98 - Pet Insurance, & Invasive Plant Species

    Urban Zoo - Episode 98 - Pet Insurance, & Invasive Plant Species
    2025/07/29
    In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain speaks with Scott Taylor, President of Spot Pet Insurance and together they discuss pet insurance. Bill later discusses invasive plant species with Allie Abram of the City of Mississauga's Forestry Department.
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    52 分
  • Urban Zoo - Episode 97 - Protecting your Pets and Yourself from Ticks and Mosquitos with Dr. Alice Sinia

    Urban Zoo - Episode 97 - Protecting your Pets and Yourself from Ticks and Mosquitos with Dr. Alice Sinia
    2025/06/17
    In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain speaks with Dr. Alice Sinia. Dr. Sinia is responsible for the management of the Orkin Canada Quality Assurance Laboratory located in the GTA. She shares some tips on how you can protect your pets, and yourself, from ticks and mosquitos.
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    53 分
  • Urban Zoo - Episode 94 - Author Brit Griffin, plus Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner

    Urban Zoo - Episode 94 - Author Brit Griffin, plus Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner
    2025/06/11
    In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain speaks with Brit Griffin, author of The Winterman Trilogy, as well as an upcoming novel, The Haunting of Modesto O'Brien. Plus, he speaks with Mike Schreiner, Ontario Green Party leader.
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    54 分