http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2005/26/c3419.html

Pit bull ban legislation

    TORONTO, Aug. 26 /CNW/ -

    WHAT:    On Monday August 29, 2005, the new amendments to the Dog Owners'
             Liability Act (Bill 132) come into force banning the ownership
             of pit bulls in Ontario.

             Clayton Ruby will hold a press conference to discuss the
             constitutional challenge to the amendment to the Dog Owners'
             Liability Act (Bill 132).

    WHERE:   Ruby & Edwardh
             Barristers and Solicitors
             11 Prince Arthur Ave.
             Toronto, ON
             M5R 1B2

    WHEN:    Monday August 29, 2005 at 9:30 a.m.


For further information: MANDY MACHIN AT RUBY & EDWARDH (416) 964-9664

Intent to Show

• Dog #1
• Dog #2
• Dog #3
• etc.

From Samantha Sembol @ brok.ca:

Upcoming Events – Toronto & Ottawa Candlelight Vigil

As many of you already know, there are only 10 days left until the Ontario pit bull ban, a.k.a. Bill 132, goes into effect and thousands of lives are lost. Please show your support against the ban and in memory of all “pit bulls” killed by ignorance and fear by attending the upcoming Candlelight Vigil. We need to show our strength and support, in numbers. We need you there.

There are two Candlelight Vigils being held on Sunday, August 28, 2005. One will be held at Queen’s Park in Toronto at 8:00pm and the other at the Human Rights Monument in Ottawa at 8:00pm. Candles will be available at both locations.

This is not just about pit bull type dogs. This is about all dogs, responsible ownership and punishing the deed, not the breed. They started with pit bulls, which breed will be next? We are still here and we are still fighting for our rights and the rights of our dogs to be treated equally. Please help remind the Ontario Government that at the end of every leash there is a voter. Breed Specific Legislation will not improve public safety. Only generic dangerous dog legislation and education will.

This event is a peaceful gathering in opposition to Bill 132. This will be the last gathering organized before the ban goes into effect, on Monday, August 29, 2005.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me or visit www.brok.ca for more information.

Thank you and hope to see you all there,

Samantha

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL - SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2005

Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario & Human Rights Monument, Ottawa, Ontario - 8:00PM

It started with “Pit Bulls” - which breed will be next?

We are still here and we are still fighting for our rights and the rights of our dogs to be treated equally.

At the end of EVERY leash there is a VOTER. Candles will be available.

Organized by those who know that Breed Specific Legislation is NOT the answer.

PUNISH THE DEED, NOT THE BREED!

DOWNLOAD A POSTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE

Ottawa Walk, August 7

ROUTE UPDATE! URGENT!

Rain date: August 14, 2005

Meet at 10:00 am at Confederation Park.

Before starting the walk, we will decide: Is it too hot to do the full walk? If not, do route 1. If so, we do route 2.

Route 1: Leave Confederation Park and proceed north up Elgin to Wellington (south side of street). Travel west on Wellington to Lyon Street.

Cross over Wellington to the north side of Wellington up through Parliament Hill (lower level), stopping on Parliament Hill so Squibs can give her speech and exit at the main gate. Cross over Wellington to the south side and travel east to Elgin. Head up Elgin to Sparks Street Mall, where we can gather, have drinks, answer public questions, whatever.

Route 2: Leave Confederation Park and proceed north up Elgin to Wellington (cross to north side of street). Go into Parliament Hill, where Squibs can give her speech.

Exit Parliament Hill and cross to south side of Wellington. Walk down Wellington to Elgin. Follow Elgin to Sparks Street Mall, and gather for the duration, sitting in the shade, have a drink, being available to the public.

Please email Christine Hernden to let her know if you will be able to attend (dogs by invite only, please contact Christine for more information).

Please bring a towel for your dog(s). Water will be available to wet them down to place on the dogs if it is a hot day.

If it is too hot, we will either re-schedule for the rain day (August 14) or we will shorten the walk.

Also, if you have a child attending with you and they wouldn't mind handing out flyers, please let Christine Hernden know.

Signs -- please feel free to make up signs and bring them along!!

Let's make this a great event! People need to see how great our dogs are and what responsible, law abiding, wonderful (non-criminal type) people that we are.

Cheers!

Christine
christinew@sympatico.ca

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