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SUMMARY:Toronto Chicken Save Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a vigil for chickens at the Maple Leaf slaughterhouse in Toronto. \nPlease be aware that 2 trucks arrive (normally at the same time) and we bear witness to those 2 trucks. They can come anytime between 7:30pm – 9pm so we suggest activists arrive around 7:30pm so they don’t miss the trucks. \nThis is a love-based event. There are safety protocols put into place by both us and the slaughterhouse. Feel free to bring your own signs and please dress accordingly.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-chicken-save-vigil-2/
LOCATION:Maple Leaf Foods Inc.\, 100 Ethel Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 4Z7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200911T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200909T195003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T195003Z
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SUMMARY:Fearman's Truth Bombs @ the Intersection
DESCRIPTION:Fearman’s slaughterhouse is located at a busy intersection\, many people drive by not even knowing what it is and that Fearman’s kills 40\,000+ 4-6 month pigs each and every week. \nThese pigs enter the slaughterhouse terrified\, injured\, sick\, trapped\, thirsty\, suffering and sometimes dead and the people of Burlington need to know their tragic plight from birth to slaughter. They also need to know about our beloved friend and fellow activist Regan Russell that was struck down and killed by a slaughterhouse truck driver on June 19th. Regan was an amazing\, strong and beautiful human that would still be alive today if Fearman’s worked with us for a safety agreement to bear witness which they have refused even though Halton Police tried to get them to the table in 2019. \nWe spread out at the 4 corners at the Intersection at Appleby Line and Harvester Road. We hold signs\, sticker\, leaflet\, use the megaphone to raise awareness for the horrible injustice that happens in this horrific building each and every day and in all factory farms and slaughterhouses all around the world. \nThere may be an opportunity to bear witness on the median when the trucks are stopped at the red light but that is not always possible. Nobody is obligated to try and bear witness but some of us will given the opportunity. If you are on the median there are some safety rules that we will provide you. \nSigns\, stickers and leaflets are provided but feel free to bring your own.\nHope to see you there\, the animals need us! 💜 \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/fearmans-truth-bombs-the-intersection-2/
LOCATION:Fearmans Pork\, 821 Appleby Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7L 4W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vegan Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fearmans_truth_bombs.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200909T194120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T194234Z
UID:11470-1599730200-1599739200@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Cow Save Vigil for the Cows
DESCRIPTION:*****************************\nIMPORTANT:\nA section of Bill 156 has taken effect prohibiting us to interfere or stop trucks. We do not forcefully stop trucks at these vigils anyway\, and don’t normally “interfere” but we do ask drivers to give us a few minutes with the cows prior to backing in. Some do\, some don’t. With a peaceful presence\, we hope they will continue to do so. Please come with peace to change the violent\, dark energy of this area of Toronto.\n********************************\nPlease join us for a vigil to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the hundreds of cows\, calves\, and lambs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at St. Helen’s slaughterhouse in Toronto.\nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided.\nPARKING: Please park in the parking lot of the Stock Yards Village shopping complex\, a 1 minute walk from the vigil site. There is no parking at the vigil and tickets are being issued.\n——————————-\nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending.\n Keeping Toronto Cow Save vigils peaceful.\n1) Peace:\nThe purpose of Toronto Cow Save vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time.\n2) Truck Drivers:\nMany drivers are now voluntarily giving us time to bear witness. This is due to building a place of respect over a long period of time. Though we know what they do for a living is wrong\, we remain respectful to the drivers for giving us this time to expose to the world the reality of farmed animals. We are not there to attack individuals\, but a whole system.\n3) Slaughterhouse Workers:\nSome workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of engaging in a negativity. Break the cycle of violence.\n Bearing witness on the sidewalk side of the truck:\n1) Stress for animals:\nWhen the cows are surrounded\, they may panic. Most have not had positive human interactions in their short lives and may see us as danger. Let’s not cause any added stress to these beings than they already have.\n2) Your safety:\nGlen Scarlett Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. When bearing witness\, we are often not actively paying attention to our surroundings and tragedy could happen.\n🙋‍ Keep Arms out of the truck:\nWe’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons:\n1) The truck may suddenly move\, trapping/taking you with it.\n2) Cows are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some cows will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand.\n3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress.\n Moving away from the truck:\nThe driver will often beep his horn when it’s time to back away or we will let you know. At that time we must (very\, very sadly) move away from the truck\, for your safety and to allow the driver space to back up. This is what they’ve agreed upon to voluntarily give us this time to bear witness. Not giving them the safe space may\, sadly\, break our agreement and end our ability to bear witness. Until we have a mass movement to free our friends\, this is what we must do to help them.\n Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-cow-save-vigil-for-the-cows-6/
LOCATION:St. Helen’s Meat Packers\, 1 Glen Scarlett Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Toronto_cow_save_vigil.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200904T204257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T204534Z
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SUMMARY:DIVERSITY FILM FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first-ever Diversity Film Festival from September 7th to 13th\, as we stream films that showcase the struggles of marginalised individuals\, their resistance to systemic oppression and injustices\, and their fight in creating a world where every individual experiences freedom\, respect\, and consideration. \nThe films will be streamed on Zoom followed by a 30-min discussion round where we will explore ways to inculcate what we learn into our activism to make it more effective. \nThe schedule is as follows: \nMonday\, September 7:\n🔘 Bold Native at 12PM EST with animal rights activist and founder of the Animal Liberation Front Ronnie Lee\n🔘 The Mask You Live In at 4PM EST\n(Only as internal watch party) \nTuesday\, September 8:\n🔘 The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution at 12PM EST\n🔘 Winter on Fire at 4PM EST. \nWednesday\, September 9:\n🔘 The Square at 4PM EST\n(Only as internal watch party) \nThursday\, September 10:\n🔘 Feminism Inshallah: The Story of Arab Feminism at 4PM EST \nFriday\, September 11:\n🔘 73 Cows at 12PM EST with BAFTA-nominated director Alex Lockwood\n🔘 Before Stonewall at 4PM EST with author\, lecturer and co-founder of Vgn.news Christopher Sebastian \nSaturday\, September 12:\n🔘 13th at 9AM EST\, The Invisible Vegan at 12PM EST\n(Only as internal watch party)\n🔘 Crip Camp at 4PM EST \nSunday\, September 13:\n🔘 If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation at 9AM EST with founder of Animal Save Movement Anita Krajnc and animal rights activist Varun Virlan\n🔘 The Animal People at 12PM EST with members of the SHAC campaign Gerrah Selby and Jake Conroy\n🔘 Late Night at 4PM EST\n(Only as internal watch party)\nLet us together use this opportunity to educate\, learn\, & listen – so we can effectively use our privileges to fight systemic oppression of both humans and other animals.\nZoom links will be added soon. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/diversity-film-festival/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Online event,Political Protest,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Diversity_Film_Festival_ASM.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200904T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200826T020844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T020844Z
UID:11429-1599235200-1599235200@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Chalktivism and Outreach!
DESCRIPTION:Come out and help spread the vegan message using chalk! \nChalktivism is a fun form of activism that involves spreading vegan and animal rights messages through chalk! It is a fun\, easy way to get involved in activism if you have never done so before! \nYou are also welcome to speak with the public about our cause. \nChalk and pamphlets will be provided. \nPlease bring a mask to wear in instanced where social distancing may be difficult. \nNote: Please check Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/chalktivism-and-outreach/
LOCATION:Waterloo Public Square\, 75 King St S\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Chalktivism,Vegan Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/KW_chalktivismoutreach.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200902T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200901T143906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T144213Z
UID:11435-1599037200-1599042600@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Pig Save vigil challenging the secrecy of ag-gag Bill 156
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our weekly vigil this Wednesday\, September 2\, 9-10:30 am. The Conservative Ontario Ford government is putting into force two clauses of the infamous ag-gag Bill 156 that specifically targets bearing witness to animal victims in front of slaughterhouses. We will continue to not look away and flee from a suffering creature but rather\, as Leo Tolstoy stated\, come close\, as close as we can to her\, and try to help. \nRead: https://www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-news/ontario-bill-prohibiting-animal-rights-activists-from-interfering-with-livestock-transport-takes-effect-wednesday/wcm/611a6702-e4c2-4ffa-bc4a-892f2dea46d7 \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending. \n Keeping Save Movement vigils peaceful. The purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. \n Bear witness on the sidewalk side of the truck.  Harvester Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. Please always pay attention to your surroundings. \n‍Keep Arms out of the truck.  Please avoid the temptation to reach inside. Pigs are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some pigs will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand.  Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n Moving away from the truck: The timekeeper will indicate when you should move away from the truck. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times\, and help others to keep safe too. \nThank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-pig-save-vigil-challenging-the-secrecy-of-ag-gag-bill-156/
LOCATION:Fearmans Pork\, 821 Appleby Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7L 4W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Justice for Regan Russell,Stop Bill 156,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/We_are_their_voicejpg.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200901T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200901T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200826T014208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T014208Z
UID:11418-1598952600-1598961600@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Cow Save Vigil for the Cows
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a vigil to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the hundreds of cows\, calves\, and lambs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at St. Helen’s slaughterhouse in Toronto.\nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided. \nPARKING: Please park in the parking lot of the Stock Yards Village shopping complex\, a 1 minute walk from the vigil site. There is no parking at the vigil and tickets are being issued.\n——————————-\nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending.👇 \n☮️ Keeping Toronto Cow Save vigils peaceful.\n1) Peace:\nThe purpose of Toronto Cow Save vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time.\n2) Truck Drivers:\nMany drivers are now voluntarily giving us time to bear witness. This is due to building a place of respect over a long period of time. Though we know what they do for a living is wrong\, we remain respectful to the drivers for giving us this time to expose to the world the reality of farmed animals. We are not there to attack individuals\, but a whole system.\n3) Slaughterhouse Workers:\nSome workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of engaging in a negativity. Break the cycle of violence. \n🚍 Bearing witness on the sidewalk side of the truck:\n1) Stress for animals:\nWhen the cows are surrounded\, they may panic. Most have not had positive human interactions in their short lives and may see us as danger. Let’s not cause any added stress to these beings than they already have.\n2) Your safety:\nGlen Scarlett Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. When bearing witness\, we are often not actively paying attention to our surroundings and tragedy could happen. \n🙋‍ Keep Arms out of the truck:\nWe’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons:\n1) The truck may suddenly move\, trapping/taking you with it.\n2) Cows are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some cows will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand.\n3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck:\nThe driver will often beep his horn when it’s time to back away or we will let you know. At that time we must (very\, very sadly) move away from the truck\, for your safety and to allow the driver space to back up. This is what they’ve agreed upon to voluntarily give us this time to bear witness. Not giving them the safe space may\, sadly\, break our agreement and end our ability to bear witness. Until we have a mass movement to free our friends\, this is what we must do to help them.\n❤️🐄🐑❤️ Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-cow-save-vigil-for-the-cows-5/
LOCATION:St. Helen’s Meat Packers\, 1 Glen Scarlett Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Toronto_cow_save_vigil.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200828T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200828T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200826T014726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T014818Z
UID:11420-1598603400-1598610600@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Fearman's Truth Bombs @ the Intersection
DESCRIPTION:Fearman’s slaughterhouse is located at a busy intersection\, many people drive by not even knowing what it is and that Fearman’s kills 40\,000+ 4-6 month pigs each and every week. \nThese pigs enter the slaughterhouse terrified\, injured\, sick\, trapped\, thirsty\, suffering and sometimes dead and the people of Burlington need to know their tragic plight from birth to slaughter. They also need to know about our beloved friend and fellow activist Regan Russell that was struck down and killed by a slaughterhouse truck driver on June 19th. Regan was an amazing\, strong and beautiful human that would still be alive today if Fearman’s worked with us for a safety agreement to bear witness which they have refused even though Halton Police tried to get them to the table in 2019. \nWe spread out at the 4 corners at the Intersection at Appleby Line and Harvester Road. We hold signs\, sticker\, leaflet\, use the megaphone to raise awareness for the horrible injustice that happens in this horrific building each and every day and in all factory farms and slaughterhouses all around the world. \nThere may be an opportunity to bear witness on the median when the trucks are stopped at the red light but that is not always possible. Nobody is obligated to try and bear witness but some of us will given the opportunity. If you are on the median there are some safety rules that we will provide you. \nSigns\, stickers and leaflets are provided but feel free to bring your own. \nHope to see you there\, the animals need us! 💜 \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/fearmans-truth-bombs-the-intersection/
LOCATION:Fearmans Pork\, 821 Appleby Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7L 4W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Justice for Regan Russell,Vegan Outreach
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Fearmans_truth_bomb-e1598406430247.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200707T045133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T152714Z
UID:11195-1598432400-1598437800@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Pig Save Weekly Vigil for the Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Don’t turn away. Please join us to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the thousands of baby pigs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at Fearmans slaughterhouse. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided.\n—————————————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending. \n☮️ Keeping Save Movement vigils peaceful. The purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. \n🚍 Bear witness on the sidewalk side of the truck.  Harvester Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. Please always pay attention to your surroundings. \n🙋‍Keep Arms out of the truck.  Please avoid the temptation to reach inside. Pigs are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some pigs will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand.  Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: The timekeeper will indicate when you should move away from the truck. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times\, and help others to keep safe too. \nThank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-pig-save-weekly-vigil-for-the-pigs-5-2020-08-26/
LOCATION:Fearmans Pork\, 821 Appleby Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7L 4W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TPS_weekly_vigil3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200804T153159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T153159Z
UID:11259-1598094000-1598104800@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Protest African Lion Safari
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a protest in front of African Lion Safari on August 22nd\, 2020 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will be gathering on public property near the main entrance where we will hold signs and hand out leaflets to spread awareness. Leaflets will be provided but please bring a sign if you are able to. \nAfrican Lion Safari has been in operation since 1969. They are housing over 1000 exotic animals to be viewed for human entertainment. These animals include but are not limited to lions\, tigers\, elephants\, rhinos\, monkeys\, sheep\, and zebras. \nThese individuals deserve to be released to sanctuaries that can provide the best care for them. They are used to warmer climates and should be able to live freely without the gawking faces of tourists taking photos and bothering them ALL DAY LONG. \nPlease join us in defending the vulnerable. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/protest-african-lion-safari/
LOCATION:African Lion Safari\, 1386 Cooper Road\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, N1R 5S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Protest
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/African_lion_safari_protest.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200819T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200707T045133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T152219Z
UID:11194-1597827600-1597833000@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Pig Save Weekly Vigil for the Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Don’t turn away. Please join us to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the thousands of baby pigs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at Fearmans slaughterhouse. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided.\n—————————————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending. \n☮️ Keeping Save Movement vigils peaceful. The purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. \n🚍 Bear witness on the sidewalk side of the truck.  Harvester Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. Please always pay attention to your surroundings. \n🙋‍Keep Arms out of the truck.  Please avoid the temptation to reach inside. Pigs are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some pigs will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand.  Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: The timekeeper will indicate when you should move away from the truck. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times\, and help others to keep safe too. \nThank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-pig-save-weekly-vigil-for-the-pigs-5-2020-08-19/
LOCATION:Fearmans Pork\, 821 Appleby Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7L 4W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TPS_weekly_vigil2..jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200812T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200707T045133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T152021Z
UID:11193-1597222800-1597228200@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Pig Save Weekly Vigil for the Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Don’t turn away. Please join us to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the thousands of baby pigs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at Fearmans slaughterhouse. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided.\n—————————————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending. \n☮️ Keeping Save Movement vigils peaceful. The purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. \n🚍 Bear witness on the sidewalk side of the truck.  Harvester Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. Please always pay attention to your surroundings. \n🙋‍Keep Arms out of the truck.  Please avoid the temptation to reach inside. Pigs are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some pigs will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand.  Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: The timekeeper will indicate when you should move away from the truck. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times\, and help others to keep safe too. \nThank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-pig-save-weekly-vigil-for-the-pigs-5-2020-08-12/
LOCATION:Fearmans Pork\, 821 Appleby Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7L 4W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TPS_weekly_vigil.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200811T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200811T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200804T151232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T151232Z
UID:11231-1597138200-1597149000@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Cow Save Vigil for the Cows
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a vigil to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the hundreds of cows\, calves\, and lambs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at St. Helen’s slaughterhouse in Toronto. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided. \nPARKING: Please park in the parking lot of the Stock Yards Village shopping complex\, a 1 minute walk from the vigil site. There is no parking at the vigil and tickets are being issued.\n——————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending.👇 \n☮️ Keeping Toronto Cow Save vigils peaceful. \n1) Peace:\nThe purpose of Toronto Cow Save vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time. \n2) Truck Drivers:\nMany drivers are now voluntarily giving us time to bear witness. This is due to building a place of respect over a long period of time. Though we know what they do for a living is wrong\, we remain respectful to the drivers for giving us this time to expose to the world the reality of farmed animals. We are not there to attack individuals\, but a whole system. \n3) Slaughterhouse Workers:\nSome workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of engaging in a negativity. Break the cycle of violence. \n🚍 Bearing witness on the sidewalk side of the truck: \n1) Stress for animals:\nWhen the cows are surrounded\, they may panic. Most have not had positive human interactions in their short lives and may see us as danger. Let’s not cause any added stress to these beings than they already have. \n2) Your safety:\nGlen Scarlett Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. When bearing witness\, we are often not actively paying attention to our surroundings and tragedy could happen. \n🙋‍ Keep Arms out of the truck: \nWe’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons: \n1) The truck may suddenly move\, trapping/taking you with it. \n2) Cows are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some cows will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand. \n3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: \nThe driver will often beep his horn when it’s time to back away or we will let you know. At that time we must (very\, very sadly) move away from the truck\, for your safety and to allow the driver space to back up. This is what they’ve agreed upon to voluntarily give us this time to bear witness. Not giving them the safe space may\, sadly\, break our agreement and end our ability to bear witness. Until we have a mass movement to free our friends\, this is what we must do to help them. \n❤️🐄🐑❤️ Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-cow-save-vigil-for-the-cows-4/
LOCATION:St. Helen’s Meat Packers\, 1 Glen Scarlett Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Toronto_cow_save_vigil_2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200804T041910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T150011Z
UID:11214-1596895200-1596909600@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:March for Justice for Regan Russell - Burlington
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Burlington March to raise awareness about who Regan Russell was and what she stood for. Activists have a right to protest peacefully in safety. \nProgram\n2-3 pm : Gather at the entrance to Spencer Smith Park\, right next to the Waterfront Hotel.\n3-4 pm : Speeches\n4-6 pm : March\n6 pm : We’ll be splitting up and supporting the local restaurants – Lettuce Love – Kelly’s Bakeshop – Boon Burger and Bodhi Juice Bar. \nTo keep everyone safe\, please wear a mask and respect the physical distancing COVID-19 protocols. We’ll bring a few spare masks in case you forget yours. \nStay hydrated – please bring your own water bottle\, and we’ll provide some water at the T-Shirt table too. \nShirts will be available for purchase at the start of the march for $25. Please bring cash if you’d like to purchase one. We’ll accept credit card and e-transfer too. Sales of shirts will go to farm animal sanctuaries. \nPlease leave animal companions at home. Marches and heat are stressful for them. \nThe march is a loop\, beginning and ending near the Waterfront Hotel. Free parking is available at 414 Locust Street Garage. \nHope to see you there! \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/march-for-justice-for-regan-russell-burlington/
LOCATION:Waterfront Hotel\, 2020 Lakeshore Rd\, Burlington\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,March or Parade
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BurlingtonMarch.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200806T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200804T150822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T150822Z
UID:11227-1596706200-1596715200@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Cow Save Vigil for the Cows
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a vigil to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the hundreds of cows\, calves\, and lambs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at St. Helen’s slaughterhouse in Toronto. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided. \nPARKING: Please park in the parking lot of the Stock Yards Village shopping complex\, a 1 minute walk from the vigil site. There is no parking at the vigil and tickets are being issued.\n——————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending.👇 \n☮️ Keeping Toronto Cow Save vigils peaceful. \n1) Peace:\nThe purpose of Toronto Cow Save vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time. \n2) Truck Drivers:\nMany drivers are now voluntarily giving us time to bear witness. This is due to building a place of respect over a long period of time. Though we know what they do for a living is wrong\, we remain respectful to the drivers for giving us this time to expose to the world the reality of farmed animals. We are not there to attack individuals\, but a whole system. \n3) Slaughterhouse Workers:\nSome workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of engaging in a negativity. Break the cycle of violence. \n🚍 Bearing witness on the sidewalk side of the truck: \n1) Stress for animals:\nWhen the cows are surrounded\, they may panic. Most have not had positive human interactions in their short lives and may see us as danger. Let’s not cause any added stress to these beings than they already have. \n2) Your safety:\nGlen Scarlett Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. When bearing witness\, we are often not actively paying attention to our surroundings and tragedy could happen. \n🙋‍ Keep Arms out of the truck: \nWe’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons: \n1) The truck may suddenly move\, trapping/taking you with it. \n2) Cows are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some cows will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand. \n3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: \nThe driver will often beep his horn when it’s time to back away or we will let you know. At that time we must (very\, very sadly) move away from the truck\, for your safety and to allow the driver space to back up. This is what they’ve agreed upon to voluntarily give us this time to bear witness. Not giving them the safe space may\, sadly\, break our agreement and end our ability to bear witness. Until we have a mass movement to free our friends\, this is what we must do to help them. \n❤️🐄🐑❤️ Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-cow-save-vigil-for-the-cows-3/
LOCATION:St. Helen’s Meat Packers\, 1 Glen Scarlett Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Toronto_cow_save_vigil.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200805T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200707T045133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T145125Z
UID:11192-1596618000-1596623400@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Pig Save Weekly Vigil for the Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Don’t turn away. Please join us to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the thousands of baby pigs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at Fearmans slaughterhouse. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided.\n—————————————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending. \n☮️ Keeping Save Movement vigils peaceful. The purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. \n🚍 Bear witness on the sidewalk side of the truck.  Harvester Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. Please always pay attention to your surroundings. \n🙋‍Keep Arms out of the truck.  Please avoid the temptation to reach inside. Pigs are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some pigs will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand.  Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: The timekeeper will indicate when you should move away from the truck. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times\, and help others to keep safe too. \nThank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. \nUPDATE: This weekly vigil will be followed by an outreach for Regan in which we will send invites to the residents of Burlington to join the #MarchforRegan on Saturday! Link to the event https://facebook.com/events/s/march-for-justice-for-regan-ru/397374001230604/ \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-pig-save-weekly-vigil-for-the-pigs-5-2020-08-05/
LOCATION:Fearmans Pork\, 821 Appleby Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7L 4W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TPS_vigil_outreach.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200729T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200707T045133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T230115Z
UID:11109-1596013200-1596018600@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Pig Save Weekly Vigil for the Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Toronto Pig Save Vigils now occur at the intersection of Harvester Rd & Appleby Line in Burlington next to Fearmans Slaughterhouse. \nDon’t turn away. Please join us to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the thousands of baby pigs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at Fearmans slaughterhouse. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided.\n—————————————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending. \n☮️ Keeping Save Movement vigils peaceful. The purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. \n🚍 Bear witness on the sidewalk side of the truck.  Harvester Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. Please always pay attention to your surroundings. \n🙋‍Keep Arms out of the truck.  Please avoid the temptation to reach inside. Pigs are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some pigs will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand.  Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: The timekeeper will indicate when you should move away from the truck. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times\, and help others to keep safe too. \nThank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-pig-save-weekly-vigil-for-the-pigs-5/
LOCATION:Fearmans Pork\, 821 Appleby Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7L 4W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Toronto_Pig_Save_We_Wont_Turn_Away.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200728T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200723T162728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T163501Z
UID:11172-1595928600-1595937600@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Cow Save Vigil for the Cows
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a vigil to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the hundreds of cows\, calves\, and lambs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at St. Helen’s slaughterhouse in Toronto.\nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided.\nPARKING: Please park in the parking lot of the Stock Yards Village shopping complex\, a 1 minute walk from the vigil site. There is no parking at the vigil and tickets are being issued.\n——————————-\nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending. \n Keeping Toronto Cow Save vigils peaceful.\n1) Peace:\nThe purpose of Toronto Cow Save vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time.\n2) Truck Drivers:\nMany drivers are now voluntarily giving us time to bear witness. This is due to building a place of respect over a long period of time. Though we know what they do for a living is wrong\, we remain respectful to the drivers for giving us this time to expose to the world the reality of farmed animals. We are not there to attack individuals\, but a whole system.\n3) Slaughterhouse Workers:\nSome workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of engaging in a negativity. Break the cycle of violence. \n\n Bearing witness on the sidewalk side of the truck:\n1) Stress for animals:\nWhen the cows are surrounded\, they may panic. Most have not had positive human interactions in their short lives and may see us as danger. Let’s not cause any added stress to these beings than they already have.\n2) Your safety:\nGlen Scarlett Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. When bearing witness\, we are often not actively paying attention to our surroundings and tragedy could happen. \n\n🙋‍ Keep Arms out of the truck:\nWe’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons:\n1) The truck may suddenly move\, trapping/taking you with it.\n2) Cows are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some cows will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand.\n3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress.\n Moving away from the truck:\nThe driver will often beep his horn when it’s time to back away or we will let you know. At that time we must (very\, very sadly) move away from the truck\, for your safety and to allow the driver space to back up. This is what they’ve agreed upon to voluntarily give us this time to bear witness. Not giving them the safe space may\, sadly\, break our agreement and end our ability to bear witness. Until we have a mass movement to free our friends\, this is what we must do to help them.\n\n\n Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you. \n\n\n\nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-cow-save-vigil-for-the-cows-2/
LOCATION:St. Helen’s Meat Packers\, 1 Glen Scarlett Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Toronto_Cow_Save_vigil.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200726T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200726T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200723T161850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T161850Z
UID:11164-1595791800-1595800800@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Candlelit Vigil For Regan Russell
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone!\nHamilton Animal Save is holding a candle lit vigil honouring our wonderful friend and powerful activist\, Regan Russell\, at the Dundurn Castle in her hometown of Hamilton. \n7:30\nEveryone arrives.\n8:00\nSpeeches start. After the scheduled speakers\, we are opening it up to anyone who would like to share a story or anything about Regan with us.\nAfter everyone has spoken\, we will be opening it up to musicians!\n9-9:30\nLighting of the candles begins with music provided by Dermott Shepherd.\nEveryone is welcome to leave after the candles have been lit.\nCandles will be provided and there will be some beautiful photos boards put together for everyone to look at.\nHope to see you there. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/candlelit-vigil-for-regan-russell/
LOCATION:Dundurn Castle\, 610 York Blvd\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8R 3E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Justice for Regan Russell
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Regan_Russell_All_Animals_Need_Protection.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200723T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200723T230000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200720T185139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T185139Z
UID:11158-1595539800-1595545200@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Maple Leaf Chicken Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a vigil for chickens at the Maple already slaughterhouse in Toronto. \nThis is a love-based event. There are safety protocols put into place by both us and the slaughterhouse. Feel free to bring your own signs. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/maple-leaf-chicken-vigil/
LOCATION:Maple Leaf Foods Inc.\, 100 Ethel Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 4Z7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Toronto_chicken_save_vigil.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200723T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200720T184639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T184639Z
UID:11155-1595496600-1595505600@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Cow Save Vigil for the Cows
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a vigil to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the hundreds of cows\, calves\, and lambs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at St. Helen’s slaughterhouse in Toronto. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided. \nPARKING: Please park in the parking lot of the Stock Yards Village shopping complex\, a 1 minute walk from the vigil site. There is no parking at the vigil and tickets are being issued.\n——————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending.👇 \n☮️ Keeping Toronto Cow Save vigils peaceful. \n1) Peace:\nThe purpose of Toronto Cow Save vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time. \n2) Truck Drivers:\nMany drivers are now voluntarily giving us time to bear witness. This is due to building a place of respect over a long period of time. Though we know what they do for a living is wrong\, we remain respectful to the drivers for giving us this time to expose to the world the reality of farmed animals. We are not there to attack individuals\, but a whole system. \n3) Slaughterhouse Workers:\nSome workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of engaging in a negativity. Break the cycle of violence. \n🚍 Bearing witness on the sidewalk side of the truck: \n1) Stress for animals:\nWhen the cows are surrounded\, they may panic. Most have not had positive human interactions in their short lives and may see us as danger. Let’s not cause any added stress to these beings than they already have. \n2) Your safety:\nGlen Scarlett Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. When bearing witness\, we are often not actively paying attention to our surroundings and tragedy could happen. \n🙋‍ Keep Arms out of the truck: \nWe’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons: \n1) The truck may suddenly move\, trapping/taking you with it. \n2) Cows are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some cows will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand. \n3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: \nOur awesome safety guide\, Ian\, will blow a whistle when our time is up to bear witness or the driver will beep his horn. At that time we must (very\, very sadly) move away from the truck\, for your safety and to allow the driver space to back up. This is what they’ve agreed upon to voluntarily give us this time to bear witness. Not giving them the safe space may\, sadly\, break our agreement and end our ability to bear witness. Until we have a mass movement to free our friends\, this is what we must do to help them. \n❤️🐄🐑❤️ Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-cow-save-vigil-for-the-cows/
LOCATION:St. Helen’s Meat Packers\, 1 Glen Scarlett Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Toronto_Cow_Save_vigil_2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200722T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200707T044752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T044828Z
UID:11106-1595408400-1595413800@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Pig Save Weekly Vigil for the Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Don’t turn away. Please join us to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the thousands of baby pigs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at Fearman’s slaughterhouses. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided.\n——————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending. \n☮️ Keeping Save Movement vigils peaceful. \n1) Peace:\nThe purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time. \n2) Truck Drivers:\nMany drivers are now (incredibly) voluntarily giving us time to bear witness. This is due to building a relationship over a long period of time. Though we don’t respect what they are doing for a living\, let’s respect the drivers for giving us this time to show the world the plight of farmed animals. \n3) Slaughterhouse Workers:\nSome workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of a negative reaction. Break the cycle of violence. \n🚍 Bear witness on the sidewalk side of the truck (for two reasons): \n1) Stress for animals:\nWhen the pigs are surrounded\, they may panic and try to flee causing a stampede. Most have not had positive human interactions in their short lives and may see us as danger. Let’s not cause any added stress to these beings than they already have. \n2) Your safety:\nHarvester Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. When bearing witness\, we are often not actively paying attention to our surroundings and tragedy could happen. \n🙋‍ Keep Arms out of the truck: \nWe’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons: \n1) The truck may suddenly move\, trapping/taking you with it. \n2) Pigs are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some pigs will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand. \n3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: \nOur awesome safety guide will blow a whistle when our time is up to bear witness. At that time we must (very\, very sadly) move away from the truck\, for your safety and to allow the driver space to back up. This is what they’ve agreed upon to voluntarily give us this time to bear witness. Not giving them the safe space may\, sadly\, break our agreement and end our ability to bear witness. \n❤️🐷❤️ Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-pig-save-weekly-vigil-for-the-pigs-4/
LOCATION:Fearmans Pork\, 821 Appleby Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7L 4W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Toronto_Pig_Save_We_Wont_Turn_Away.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200720T183847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T184201Z
UID:11147-1595325600-1595336400@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Justice for Regan -  Rally at Halton Police Station
DESCRIPTION:We are disappointed with the decision of the Halton Police to charge the driver with Careless Driving Causing Death under the Highway Traffic Act\, a non-criminal charge. We ask the Halton Police how they can reconcile their decision with eyewitness statements at the scene. We ask the Halton Police to reconsider their decision. We demand that the police release the video of the incident. \n—-\nAnimal Save Movement responds to charges brought against killer of Regan Russell: “Feeble and do not amount to justice” \nAnimal Save Movement today condemned the Halton Regional Police Service for bringing charges of Careless Driving Causing Death against the driver of a pig transport truck in the June 19 death of Regan Russell. \nRussell was attending a special Toronto Pig Save vigil to protest Ontario’s passage of the unconstitutional “ag-gag” Bill 156 just two days prior\, and had been giving water to dehydrated pigs on one of the hottest days of the year. \n“These charges are feeble and do not amount to justice for Regan. Enough is enough – how many more lives will be lost at the hands of Sofina and Fearmans before they agree to a safety policy?” said Anita Krajnc\, co-founder of Animal Save Movement. “They’ve rejected these calls far too long and have Regan’s blood on their hands – we will not rest until Bill 156 is repealed.” \nAnimal Save Movement demands the release of video footage obtained by police that show the incident\, so that it can be independently reviewed. \nRussell\, 65\, was a pioneer of Canada’s animal rights movement and had peacefully campaigned on behalf of animals for more than 40 years. On June 19th an unnamed 28-year-old male drove a pig transport truck into Russell outside Sofina’s Fearmans slaughterhouse in Burlington. \nThe Powell family said\, “We are disappointed by the lack of criminal charges\, and would like respect and time in digesting this information.” \n“Today’s charges must be upgraded to reflect the death of a kind and gentle soul who did no wrong\,” said PETA President Ingrid Newkirk. “Regan Russell spent her last moments on Earth showing kindness to animals\, and everyone can honour her memory by going vegan.” \nBackground\nOn June 19\, Russell was participating in a peaceful vigil outside Sofina-owned Fearmans slaughterhouse when she was struck and violently killed by a pig transport truck. Earlier at the Toronto Pig Save vigil she had been providing water to pigs on a scorching-hot day\, along with six other activists. \nRegan was standing at the slaughterhouse entrance when the driver unexpectedly accelerated\, turning in Russell’s direction and ending her life. This took place two days after “ag-gag” legislation in the form of Bill 156 was approved by the Ontario government\, following months of extensive lobbying by meat\, dairy\, egg\, and other animal industries.. \nThere’s a long history of reckless driving from truckers. Toronto Pig Save called for safety protocols to be implemented after vigil attendees were nearly hit by trucks on a number of occasions and launched a Change.org petition demanding a safety agreement (“Michael Latifi [owner of Sofina’s Fearmans pig slaughterhouse]: Stop endangering activists! Negotiate a safety agreement at Fearmans now!”). \nAnimal Save Movement demands that the Ontario government immediately repeal Bill 156\, and replace it with a Regan Bill of Animal Rights that would protect the rights of protestors to demonstrate safely; defend whistleblowers\, journalists\, and others who document animal suffering; recognize the personhood of pigs and other animals; defund animal agriculture; and invest in plant-based food systems in Ontario. \n###\nAnita Krajnc: anita.krajnc@animalsavemovement.org    www.justiceforreganrussell.com\nShane Martinez\, criminal lawyer for Toronto Pig Save: shane@martinezlaw.ca\nMedia files: Photos of Regan Russell: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tT3Dq2oPJjeITcc6UXDAH0oGBXTOsQ-r?usp=sharing
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/justice-for-regan-rally-at-halton-police-station/
LOCATION:Halton Police Station\, pin 2485 N Service Rd W\, Oakville\, ON L6M 3H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Justice for Regan Russell
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Justice4Regan_Halton_Police_rally.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200704T231314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200704T231314Z
UID:11083-1594987200-1594994400@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:March For Justice For Regan Russell
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in a march to demand justice for Regan Russell. \nWe will meet outside the CBC headquarters on Front street at 12:00pm and March up University Avenue to Queens Park. \nTo keep everyone safe\, please do wear a mask and respect the social distancing advice. \nMore details to follow. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/march-for-justice-for-regan-russell/
LOCATION:CBC Toronto\, 250 Front St W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,March or Parade
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Justice_for_Regan_Russell_July17.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200715T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200707T044537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T044537Z
UID:11104-1594803600-1594809000@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Pig Save Weekly Vigil for the Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Don’t turn away. Please join us to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the thousands of baby pigs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at Fearman’s slaughterhouses. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided.\n——————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending. \n☮️ Keeping Save Movement vigils peaceful. \n1) Peace:\nThe purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time. \n2) Truck Drivers:\nMany drivers are now (incredibly) voluntarily giving us time to bear witness. This is due to building a relationship over a long period of time. Though we don’t respect what they are doing for a living\, let’s respect the drivers for giving us this time to show the world the plight of farmed animals. \n3) Slaughterhouse Workers:\nSome workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of a negative reaction. Break the cycle of violence. \n🚍 Bear witness on the sidewalk side of the truck (for two reasons): \n1) Stress for animals:\nWhen the pigs are surrounded\, they may panic and try to flee causing a stampede. Most have not had positive human interactions in their short lives and may see us as danger. Let’s not cause any added stress to these beings than they already have. \n2) Your safety:\nHarvester Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. When bearing witness\, we are often not actively paying attention to our surroundings and tragedy could happen. \n🙋‍ Keep Arms out of the truck: \nWe’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons: \n1) The truck may suddenly move\, trapping/taking you with it. \n2) Pigs are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some pigs will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand. \n3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: \nOur awesome safety guide will blow a whistle when our time is up to bear witness. At that time we must (very\, very sadly) move away from the truck\, for your safety and to allow the driver space to back up. This is what they’ve agreed upon to voluntarily give us this time to bear witness. Not giving them the safe space may\, sadly\, break our agreement and end our ability to bear witness. \n❤️🐷❤️ Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-pig-save-weekly-vigil-for-the-pigs-3/
LOCATION:Fearmans Pork\, 821 Appleby Line\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7L 4W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Toronto_Pig_Save_We_Wont_Turn_Away.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200713T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200719T230000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153104
CREATED:20200714T030354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T030555Z
UID:11138-1594602000-1595199600@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Justice for Regan Russell: Global Action Week
DESCRIPTION:From July 13th to July 19th we will be holding a Global Week of Actions\, in memory of our beloved Regan Russell. \nOn the 19th June\, Regan was struck down and killed by a truck outside of Fearmans slaughterhouse in Ontario\, Canada. She was there to show love and comfort to pigs in their final moments\, yet her life was tragically taken away from her. \nDuring our Global Week of Actions\, Save chapters from around the world will be joining forces and partaking in a range of different actions\, to demand justice for Regan\, and for each and every individual that suffers because of animal exploitation industries. Chapters will be holding vigils\, taking part in direct action\, outreach\, and other actions. On July 19th\, we will have a Global Memorial for Regan. \nPlease join your local chapter for as many of these events as possible\, and let’s show these industries that we aren’t giving up\, that we won’t be quiet\, and that justice WILL prevail. \nActions are happening in the following countries:\nArgentina (Buenos Aires\, Cordoba\, Mar del Plata\, Mendoza\, Santa Fe)\nCanada (Manitoba\, Toronto)\nCeckz Republic (Mirovice)\nFrance (Paris)\nGermany (Berlin)\nItaly (Rome)\nTurkey (Istambul)\nUSA (Augusta\, Las Vegas\, Los Angeles\, Prescott)\n…and more! \n#JusticeForReganRussell \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/justice-for-regan-russell-global-action-week/
LOCATION:Worldwide
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Justice for Regan Russell
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Justice_for_Regan_Russell_Global_action_week.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153105
CREATED:20200710T022019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T004038Z
UID:11117-1594558800-1594566000@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Repeal Bill 156: Justice for Regan
DESCRIPTION:A peaceful protest will be held at Premier Doug Ford’s residence\, as we continue to fight for Regan Russell who was killed by a transport truck carrying pigs into Sofina’s Fearmans slaughterhouse. \nUnder the Ford Government: Bill 156 has passed\, which conceals abuse on factory farms and transport trucks carrying animals to slaughter. Not only are the lives of farmed animals not protected here in Ontario but the bill is meant to silence whistleblowers from exposing any type of abuse that has been documented. Regan\, just like many in Ontario want to see this bill abolished\, as there is no room in society for animal abuse\, of any kind. \nBill 156 also gives animal agriculture a free pass to assault and cause harm to those trying to protect animals. Regan’s death may in part have been the result of that. \nOur goal is to demand that Mr. Ford convert Bill 156 into Regan’s law\, which protects farmed animals from abuse as well as the whistleblowers who expose the suffering of animals. Mr. Ford needs to know what Regan Russell stood for and how Bill 156 has failed her. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/repeal-bill-156-justice-for-regan/
LOCATION:Princess Anne Park\, Princess Anne Cres.\, Toronto\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Justice for Regan Russell,Political Protest
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Repeal_Bill_156-e1594347606388.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Toronto Pig Save":MAILTO:torontopigsave@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200712T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200713T000000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153105
CREATED:20200712T003515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200712T003536Z
UID:11125-1594512000-1594598400@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Repeal Bill 156 + F1: Justice for Regan Russell
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE ACTION RIGHT NOW \nWE DEMAND JUSTICE FOR REGAN RUSSELL AND BILL 156 TO BE REPEALED \nSTEP 1: Tweet against Bill 156 and demand F1 to reject Sofina’s blood money (between 9am and 1pm EST) https://bit.ly/3gHFsYW \nSTEP 2: Email blast to politicians https://bit.ly/2W6NdQ3 \nSTEP 3: Sign the petition https://bit.ly/38KvX8D \nSTEP 4: Share the fundraiser of Regan’s family\nhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/justice4regan \nHOW TO PARTICIPATE?\nEnter each link to tweet\, email\, sign and share directly. \nYou can make a difference. No matter where you are in the world.\nTake action and send this to your friends and fellow activists so we can have a greater impact. \nWe won’t turn away. And we will let them know that.\nJOIN US! \n#JusticeForReganRussell\n#RepealBill156
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/repeal-bill-156-f1-justice-for-regan-russell/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Justice for Regan Russell,Social Media Campaign
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200708T223000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153105
CREATED:20200707T043834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T043834Z
UID:11098-1594198800-1594247400@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Pig Save Weekly Vigil for the Pigs
DESCRIPTION:Don’t turn away. Please join us to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the thousands of baby pigs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at Fearman’s slaughterhouses. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided.\n——————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending. \n☮️ Keeping Save Movement vigils peaceful. \n1) Peace:\nThe purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time. \n2) Truck Drivers:\nMany drivers are now (incredibly) voluntarily giving us time to bear witness. This is due to building a relationship over a long period of time. Though we don’t respect what they are doing for a living\, let’s respect the drivers for giving us this time to show the world the plight of farmed animals. \n3) Slaughterhouse Workers:\nSome workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of a negative reaction. Break the cycle of violence. \n🚍 Bear witness on the sidewalk side of the truck (for two reasons): \n1) Stress for animals:\nWhen the pigs are surrounded\, they may panic and try to flee causing a stampede. Most have not had positive human interactions in their short lives and may see us as danger. Let’s not cause any added stress to these beings than they already have. \n2) Your safety:\nHarvester Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. When bearing witness\, we are often not actively paying attention to our surroundings and tragedy could happen. \n🙋‍ Keep Arms out of the truck: \nWe’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons: \n1) The truck may suddenly move\, trapping/taking you with it. \n2) Pigs are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some pigs will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand. \n3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: \nOur awesome safety guide will blow a whistle when our time is up to bear witness. At that time we must (very\, very sadly) move away from the truck\, for your safety and to allow the driver space to back up. This is what they’ve agreed upon to voluntarily give us this time to bear witness. Not giving them the safe space may\, sadly\, break our agreement and end our ability to bear witness. \n❤️🐷❤️ Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-pig-save-weekly-vigil-for-the-pigs-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Toronto_Pig_Save_We_Wont_Turn_Away.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T153105
CREATED:20200704T231731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200704T231731Z
UID:11087-1594116000-1594123200@archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Cow Save Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a vigil to bear witness to\, and to speak up for\, the hundreds of cows\, calves\, and lambs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at St. Helen’s slaughterhouse in Toronto. \nPlacards\, leaflets\, support are provided. \nPARKING: Please park in the parking lot of the Stockyards shopping complex\, a 1 minute walk from the vigil site. There is no parking at the vigil and tickets are being issued.\n——————————- \nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending.👇 \n☮️ Keeping Toronto Cow Save vigils peaceful. \n1) Peace:\nThe purpose of Toronto Cow Save vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time. \n2) Truck Drivers:\nMany drivers are now voluntarily giving us time to bear witness. This is due to building a place of respect over a long period of time. Though we know what they do for a living is wrong\, we remain respectful to the drivers for giving us this time to expose to the world the reality of farmed animals. We are not there to attack individuals\, but a whole system. \n3) Slaughterhouse Workers:\nSome workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of engaging in a negativity. Break the cycle of violence. \n🚍 Bearing witness on the sidewalk side of the truck: \n1) Stress for animals:\nWhen the cows are surrounded\, they may panic. Most have not had positive human interactions in their short lives and may see us as danger. Let’s not cause any added stress to these beings than they already have. \n2) Your safety:\nGlen Scarlett Road is extremely busy with transport trucks and other large vehicles. When bearing witness\, we are often not actively paying attention to our surroundings and tragedy could happen. \n🙋‍ Keep Arms out of the truck: \nWe’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons: \n1) The truck may suddenly move\, trapping/taking you with it. \n2) Cows are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt\, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead\, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some cows will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand. \n3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress. \n🚛 Moving away from the truck: \nOur awesome safety guide\, Ian\, will blow a whistle when our time is up to bear witness. At that time we must (very\, very sadly) move away from the truck\, for your safety and to allow the driver space to back up. This is what they’ve agreed upon to voluntarily give us this time to bear witness. Not giving them the safe space may\, sadly\, break our agreement and end our ability to bear witness. Until we have a mass movement to free our friends\, this is what we must do to help them. \n❤️🐄🐑❤️ Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you
URL:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-cow-save-vigil-2/
LOCATION:St. Helen’s Meat Packers\, 1 Glen Scarlett Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archive2021.animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Toronto_Cow_Save_vigil_March3-e1593904505800.jpg
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