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London - Roadside Zoos, Free Information Session - Environmental Communication Options/Huff Strategy

London - Roadside Zoos, Free Information Session

Feb 6th, 2007 10:42 AM

Learn how Bill 154 will set zoo animal welfare standards and protect public health and safety London – Public Information Session on Roadside Zoos (London, Ontario) Last October, Liberal MPP David Zimmer introduced Bill 154, “The Regulation of Zoos Act,” which could help the hundreds of animals suffering in roadside zoos across Ontario. The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is holding public information sessions in communities that have roadside zoos to discuss the implications of the Zimmer Bill, how it will improve the lives of roadside zoo animals, and what you can do to ensure it becomes law. The next information session takes place on Wednesday, February 21st, 2007 in London from 6 to 8 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263, 499 Hill Street. Everyone is welcome to attend this free session. Visit www.OntarioZoos.ca or call 1-800-363-WSPA (9772) for more information. Additional Locations: Chatham - Monday, February 19, 6-8pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 28, 304 St. Clair St. Brantford - Thursday, February 22, 6-8pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 90, 21 Oak Street Barrie - Tuesday, February 20, 6-8pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 147, 410 St. Vincent Street -30- For more information or to arrange interviews, contact: Melissa Tkachyk, Campaigns Officer, Canada, WSPA, 416-369-0044 ext. 108, cell – 416-712-3468, tkachyk(at)wspa.ca Brent Kulba (ECO Media Relations), 416-972-7401 WSPA is an animal welfare charity organization that works internationally and locally to end cruelty to animals through field work, campaigning, and education. For more information, visit www.wspa.ca.