Urban Zoo

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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: Peel is as bio-diverse as its’ people. We are a region where river valleys, woodland and farms bump up against ever expanding urban neighbourhoods. Some animals thrive, others are threatened but together they comprise the rich bio heritage of Peel. The Urban Zoo examines and celebrates the depth and power of the animal-human bond and the many facets of our interrelationship with the creatures we share our lives with. We want to hear your stories: are you a caregiver, owner, parent, supplier, veterinary health professional, or do you work or volunteer with a rescue group, shelter or rehabilitation centre? Or are you simply a lover of animals? The Urban Zoo would love to hear from you: your thoughts and your stories.

  1. Sep 29

    Urban Zoo - Epi 104 - From SuperDogs to an 850-KM Journey & the Fight Over Peel’s Water

    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, chronicling his remarkable 850-kilometre solo canoe journey, completed in the summer of 2025.After serving six years as a Member of Parliament, Bachrach embarked on the extraordinary journey from his home in Smithers, B.C., paddling through the Skeena watershed and reconnecting with the landscape along the way.💧 Plus, an important issue for Peel Region residents: a coalition of community, environmental and labour organizations has mobilized over changes to the governance of Peel’s water and wastewater system.Peel is the first region where Ontario’s new publicly owned water-corporation model is being implemented. While the province says the system will remain publicly owned, opponents are raising concerns about corporatization, accountability, costs and the future management of this essential public service.🐾 From high-flying SuperDogs and an incredible Canadian wilderness journey to an issue that could affect residents across Peel Region, it’s all on this edition of The Urban Zoo on Sauga960AM.

  2. May 26

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

    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.

  3. May 5

    Urban Zoo - Epi 102 - Monty Finds a Home, Pet Housing & Responsible Ownership

    On The Urban Zoo, Bill McBain and Dr. Tiffany Rennick share a heartwarming “happy story” about Monty finding a forever home, highlighting positive outcomes in animal rescue and adoption. The discussion continues with Sarah Herring, Government Relations Officer with the BC SPCA. She joins the conversation to explore housing for pets, challenges faced by pet owners, exotic pet ownership, and the transportation of animals across jurisdictions. The episode closes with standard remarks and reflections from the hosts.

  4. Apr 21

    Urban Zoo - Epi 101 - Veterinary Medicine & Media Perspectives

    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.

  5. 10/29/2025

    Urban Zoo - Epi 100 - Beavers from Above, & Remembering Jane Goodall

    This week on The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain welcomes Sarika Cullis-Suzuki, co-host of CBC's The Nature of Things. Together, they discuss the fascinating world of beavers from above, exploring how these remarkable engineers shape ecosystems and why their work is vital to biodiversity and climate resilience. This episode also includes a heartfelt tribute to Jane Goodall, reflecting on her extraordinary legacy in conservation, animal behaviour, and inspiring generations to protect the natural world.

  6. 07/29/2025

    Urban Zoo - Episode 99 - Caledon’s Cultural Landscape, & Animal Welfare in Crisis

    In this episode of The Urban Zoo, host Bill McBain explores the intersection of art, environment, and animal welfare. Bill speaks with Terry Lim, Artistic Director of the Caledon Music Festival, about how the festival blends classical music with Caledon’s pastoral charm, a region under environmental threat from the proposed Hwy 413. Bill later talks with Greg Madely, Supervisor at Mississauga Animal Services, about rising pressures on the shelter system, the emotional toll on pet families, and the vital work being done for animals in crisis.

  7. 07/29/2025

    Urban Zoo - Episode 98 - Pet Insurance, & Invasive Plant Species

    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.

  8. 06/17/2025

    Urban Zoo - Episode 97 - Protecting your Pets and Yourself from Ticks and Mosquitos with Dr. Alice Sinia

    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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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: Peel is as bio-diverse as its’ people. We are a region where river valleys, woodland and farms bump up against ever expanding urban neighbourhoods. Some animals thrive, others are threatened but together they comprise the rich bio heritage of Peel. The Urban Zoo examines and celebrates the depth and power of the animal-human bond and the many facets of our interrelationship with the creatures we share our lives with. We want to hear your stories: are you a caregiver, owner, parent, supplier, veterinary health professional, or do you work or volunteer with a rescue group, shelter or rehabilitation centre? Or are you simply a lover of animals? The Urban Zoo would love to hear from you: your thoughts and your stories.

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  • Creator
    NEWSTALK Sauga 960 AM
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
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