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Urban Zoo

NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM

Each week Urban Zoo host Bill McBain welcomes vets, care-givers, researchers, spiritual leaders, suppliers, enforcement officers, pet-lovers and companions, etc., who share their stories and expertise.There is cuteness, joy, practical advice, expert insight and probing into some uncomfortable and challenging corners of our relationship with animal life.Biped-quadruped, carnivore-herbivore-omnivore-insectivore, invertebrate-vertebrate, pet-working or livestock, tame-feral, on wings-foot-hoof or fin:

kids & family pets & animals

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Urban Zoo - Epi 104 - From SuperDogs to an 850-KM...

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2026/09/29

Bill McBain and Dr. Tiffany Rennick bring you a special edition of The Urban Zoo, recorded on location at the Streetsville Honey Festival! 🍯🐕 It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the SuperDogs!Amy White, Operations Manager with the SuperDogs, joins Bill and Tiffany to talk about the famous four-legged performers and what goes into bringing the SuperDogs to fairs, festivals and audiences across the country.🛶 Former MP Taylor Bachrach joins the show to discuss his new film, Full Circle: Paddling Home,

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53:45

Urban Zoo - Epi 103 - Telemedicine, Roadside Zoos &...

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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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50:19

Urban Zoo - Epi 102 - Monty Finds a Home, Pet Housing...

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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

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57:48

Urban Zoo - Epi 101 - Veterinary Medicine & Media...

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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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39:07

Urban Zoo - Epi 100 - Beavers from Above, &...

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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

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55:23

Urban Zoo - Episode 99 - Caledon’s Cultural...

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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

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52:26

Urban Zoo - Episode 98 - Pet Insurance, & Invasive...

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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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53:28

Urban Zoo - Episode 97 - Protecting your Pets and...

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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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53:34

Urban Zoo - Episode 94 - Author Brit Griffin, plus...

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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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44:01

Urban Zoo - Episode 93 - Nicole Arruda from the...

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2025/06/11

In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain interviews Nicole Arruda of the Canadian Animal Blood Bank. Plus, a story about hats in the wild!

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54:20

Urban Zoo - Episode 96 - Animal Welfare Through the...

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2025/06/10

In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain explores the history of animal welfare — from early domestication to modern advocacy — tracing how society's relationship with animals has evolved over time. Then, Bill dives into the significance of Bill 21, a proposal aimed at creating a protected Food Belt in Ontario, safeguarding farmland, and ensuring long-term food security for the province.

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45:24

Urban Zoo - Episode 95 - Keeping you Dog Safe and...

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2025/05/23

Hosts Bill McBain and Dr. Tiffany Rennick discuss ways to keep your dog safe and healthy during Spring and Summer 2025.

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54:48

Urban Zoo - Episode 92 - Two More Mississauga Mayoral...

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2024/06/04

Host Bill McBain welcomes on two more contenders for Mayor of Mississauga: Steven Dasko and Dipika Demerla.

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46:41

Urban Zoo - Episode 91 - Mississauga Mayoral...

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2024/06/04

Host Bill McBain interviews two contenders for Mayor of Mississauga: Alvin Tedjo and Brian Crombie.

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47:36

Urban Zoo - Episode 90 - Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and...

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2024/06/04

Host Bill McBain speaks about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pit Ponies

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47:08

Urban Zoo - Episode 89 - The Bello Project, and the...

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2024/06/04

Host Bill McBain talks about The Bello Project, and the Red Tail Hawk's Nest at Queen's Park

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46:58

Urban Zoo - Episode 88 - Bio Dynamic Farming at...

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2024/04/08

Host Bill McBain chats with Bill Redelmeier, Owner of Southbrook Organic Vineyards. It's a fascinating discussion about the art, beauty, science, and culture of wine in the Niagara Region.

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47:03

Urban Zoo - Episode 87 - The Four-Legged Fieldhands...

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2024/04/08

Host Bill McBain chats with Louise Engel, co-owner of Featherstone Estate Winery. Plus, another science news roundup.

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47:23

Urban Zoo - Episode 86 - Indigo Pet Photography, &...

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2024/03/18

Host Bill McBain discusses, Indigo Pet Photography, and speaks with Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner.

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54:04

Urban Zoo - Episode 85 - Hospice and End-of-Life Care...

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2024/02/07

Host Bill McBain discusses a variety of topics, including hospice and end-of-life care for pets; healthy together, pets and people.

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