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VIDEO: 🇨🇦 Canada's captive belugas face euthanasia threat and uncertain future Marineland, near the famed Niagara Falls, was once a profitable theme park, but the reportedly bankrupt former tourist attraction is now closed to visitors, with 30 beluga whales still held in its decaying pools #AFPVertical

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Doug Ford reacts to the whale news. There was a plan to relocate the 30 beluga whales from Marineland which is closed and faltering. They would have been shipped to an aquarium in China with better facilities. Then Carney's fisheries minister Joanne Thompson blocked it.

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Brian Lilley

111,302 views • 9 months ago

Marineland whistleblower uncovers plot to euthanize beluga whales The only feasible options, he explained, are U.S. facilities that do not engage in performances or breeding. A former trainer at Marineland, Phil Demers, now a whistleblower, discussed the park's controversial plan to euthanize beluga whales if the government doesn't provide funding. He highlighted that Marineland, once a thriving theme park, is now selling off its land and rides, and attempted to sell its marine mammals, including belugas, to a facility in China. The federal government blocked the transfer, citing Bill S-203, which prohibits marine mammal captivity and breeding in Canada. Demers countered that the Chinese facility had better conditions than Marineland, and the government's decision narrowed viable options for the whales. He dismissed the idea of sanctuaries as non-operational and unrealistic. The only feasible options, he explained, are U.S. facilities that do not engage in performances or breeding. However, Marineland has a poor reputation with U.S. parks due to past incidents. Demers also refuted the suggestion of releasing the whales into the wild, stating it would be a death sentence for most due to their captivity-bred nature and compromised instincts. He labeled Marineland's threat of euthanasia as "bluster" and "extortion" by lawyer Andrew Burns, who is managing the park's assets for the heirs. Demers explained that Burns's primary agenda is to protect the trust fund by maximizing the value of assets, including the whales, which are viewed as commodities. The former trainer exposed the deplorable conditions at Marineland, including dangerously high chlorine levels that caused severe health issues for the animals, leading him to quit and become a whistleblower. He emphasized that the industry's control over the narrative concealed the cruelty of captivity, a truth revealed by the internet and whistleblowers. While Demers believes the marine mammals will eventually be relocated to other facilities and spared euthanasia, he voiced concerns for land animals, some already extinct. He noted the lengthy transfer process for marine mammals, leaving them in poor conditions for months or years. Demers continues his advocacy despite Marineland's legal challenges.

Marineland whistleblower uncovers plot to euthanize beluga whales The only feasible options, he explained, are U.S. facilities that do not engage in performances or breeding. A former trainer at Marineland, Phil Demers, now a whistleblower, discussed the park's controversial plan to euthanize beluga whales if the government doesn't provide funding. He highlighted that Marineland, once a thriving theme park, is now selling off its land and rides, and attempted to sell its marine mammals, including belugas, to a facility in China. The federal government blocked the transfer, citing Bill S-203, which prohibits marine mammal captivity and breeding in Canada. Demers countered that the Chinese facility had better conditions than Marineland, and the government's decision narrowed viable options for the whales. He dismissed the idea of sanctuaries as non-operational and unrealistic. The only feasible options, he explained, are U.S. facilities that do not engage in performances or breeding. However, Marineland has a poor reputation with U.S. parks due to past incidents. Demers also refuted the suggestion of releasing the whales into the wild, stating it would be a death sentence for most due to their captivity-bred nature and compromised instincts. He labeled Marineland's threat of euthanasia as "bluster" and "extortion" by lawyer Andrew Burns, who is managing the park's assets for the heirs. Demers explained that Burns's primary agenda is to protect the trust fund by maximizing the value of assets, including the whales, which are viewed as commodities. The former trainer exposed the deplorable conditions at Marineland, including dangerously high chlorine levels that caused severe health issues for the animals, leading him to quit and become a whistleblower. He emphasized that the industry's control over the narrative concealed the cruelty of captivity, a truth revealed by the internet and whistleblowers. While Demers believes the marine mammals will eventually be relocated to other facilities and spared euthanasia, he voiced concerns for land animals, some already extinct. He noted the lengthy transfer process for marine mammals, leaving them in poor conditions for months or years. Demers continues his advocacy despite Marineland's legal challenges.

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Escape From Alcatraz turns 47 today. Filming this Clint Eastwood prison classic was a logistical nightmare: the prison was still a tourist attraction, with crowds rolling in every 30 minutes. Clint cut a deal; autographs and small talk to keep visitors quiet while cameras rolled

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41,847 views • 23 days ago

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10,804 views • 1 year ago

NEW: At least four dead, including a child, and dozens injured after tour bus overturns in upstate New York The rollover bus crash on I-90 in Pembroke near Buffalo left multiple victims trapped in the wreckage The bus had at least 52 people on board and was headed from Niagara Falls to New York City Two cranes and several medical helicopters were brought in to help with rescues Police closed both sides of the interstate but have since reopened the westbound lanes near exits 48A and 49

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28,612 views • 11 months ago

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Rebel News

27,658 views • 11 months ago

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1,026,594 views • 1 year ago

🚨🇫🇷Captive orcas Wikie and Keijo are still languishing in deteriorating pools at the closed Marineland Antibes in France, and time is running out to save them. Here’s what you need to know: Urgent situation: Since the park closed in January 2025, the mother and son orcas have been left in neglected, algae-filled tanks. Drone footage from mid-2025 revealed crumbling infrastructure, leading to fears for the orcas' well-being. Legal deadline: A French law mandates the relocation of the orcas and other cetaceans by December 2026, but suitable sanctuary plans have been repeatedly blocked or delayed. Failed relocation attempts: Proposals to move Wikie and Keijo to marine parks in Japan and Spain were rejected over welfare concerns. A bid to send them to the Whale Sanctuary Project in Canada was denied because the facility was not yet built. Call to action: The clock is ticking for Wikie and Keijo. Animal welfare advocates are urging global pressure to find a safe and viable solution before the deadline. What can you do? Share this post to raise awareness and help pressure authorities to find a permanent, safe home for these two orcas. #FreeWikieAndKeijo #Marinelife #Orcas

🚨🇫🇷Captive orcas Wikie and Keijo are still languishing in deteriorating pools at the closed Marineland Antibes in France, and time is running out to save them. Here’s what you need to know: Urgent situation: Since the park closed in January 2025, the mother and son orcas have been left in neglected, algae-filled tanks. Drone footage from mid-2025 revealed crumbling infrastructure, leading to fears for the orcas' well-being. Legal deadline: A French law mandates the relocation of the orcas and other cetaceans by December 2026, but suitable sanctuary plans have been repeatedly blocked or delayed. Failed relocation attempts: Proposals to move Wikie and Keijo to marine parks in Japan and Spain were rejected over welfare concerns. A bid to send them to the Whale Sanctuary Project in Canada was denied because the facility was not yet built. Call to action: The clock is ticking for Wikie and Keijo. Animal welfare advocates are urging global pressure to find a safe and viable solution before the deadline. What can you do? Share this post to raise awareness and help pressure authorities to find a permanent, safe home for these two orcas. #FreeWikieAndKeijo #Marinelife #Orcas

Mr. Gerald Wayne

47,096 views • 8 months ago

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486,532 views • 7 months ago

This one is hard to watch. Deontae Faison was at the park when a cop approached him screaming with his weapon drawn, simply over an expired tag. Scared, Deontae ran, but ended up being tased near the edge of the water, once in the water the cop continued to tase Deontae while he screamed for help. 30 minutes passed and he wasn't pulled from the water until he was unconscious.

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55,021 views • 1 year ago

❗️Russian propagandist Solovyov filmed a video report from the secret Russian UAV center "Rubikon". But he forgot to blur the inscription on the toilet. From this video, the location of the "Rubikon" center was found: it is located right in the Patriot Park in Kubinka, near Moscow. According to the investigation, the Rubicon center occupies Hall D and part of Hall C in the southern part of the complex. In 2025, the "Army" forum, which had been held in the Patriot Park since 2015, was canceled for the first time.

❗️Russian propagandist Solovyov filmed a video report from the secret Russian UAV center "Rubikon". But he forgot to blur the inscription on the toilet. From this video, the location of the "Rubikon" center was found: it is located right in the Patriot Park in Kubinka, near Moscow. According to the investigation, the Rubicon center occupies Hall D and part of Hall C in the southern part of the complex. In 2025, the "Army" forum, which had been held in the Patriot Park since 2015, was canceled for the first time.

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487,666 views • 10 months ago

🌊 Kunchikal Falls on Varahi River in Shivamogga district, with 455 meters it is (1,493 feet) – tallest waterfall in India by total height. Kunchikal Falls is a spectacular cascading waterfall, tumbling over rocky steps in multiple tiers. However, its natural flow has diminished significantly due to the Varahi Hydroelectric Project, which diverts and stores water for power generation and irrigation. In the past, the falls had a powerful, year-round discharge, but after the construction of the Mani Dam near Masthikatte and the underground powerhouse at Hulikal in Shimoga district, the water flow has been greatly reduced. Today, the falls come alive mainly during the monsoon months (July–September), when rainwater revives their grandeur. Since the site lies within a restricted zone, visitors require a special gate pass to access the area. Video - Nithin Yadur

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Naveen Reddy

12,102 views • 10 months ago

Bodmin, Cornwall - Falling Down the Rabbit Hole Bodmin Town, 15k population, a former mining town with it's origins steeped in Saints and Pilgrimages, is now like many other Cornish towns, in a state of decline. Turkish barbers, white flight, and concerns of a growing fentanyl problem dot the new landscape, but a ray of light shining through was The Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms, a genuinely wonderful coffee shop and tourist attraction, that comes highly highly recommended. Enjoy and Share, Thank You.

Bodmin, Cornwall - Falling Down the Rabbit Hole Bodmin Town, 15k population, a former mining town with it's origins steeped in Saints and Pilgrimages, is now like many other Cornish towns, in a state of decline. Turkish barbers, white flight, and concerns of a growing fentanyl problem dot the new landscape, but a ray of light shining through was The Mad Hatter's Tea Rooms, a genuinely wonderful coffee shop and tourist attraction, that comes highly highly recommended. Enjoy and Share, Thank You.

Darren of Plymouth

11,258 views • 1 year ago

Sam Altman says an AI will be a better CEO of OpenAI than him in the reasonably near future Once that becomes clear, companies and countries will face pressure to give AI more influential roles or fall behind "people will still want humans, but if AI is better, more power will shift to AI"

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31,627 views • 4 months ago

A fisherman in a small boat was pulling up his catch when a large octopus suddenly wrapped its tentacles around his head and face in self-defense. He struggled intensely for about 25 seconds to pry it off with gloved hands, getting covered in black ink and sucker marks, while the boat rocked on the waves. He finally removed it and held the still-living octopus up, his face messy but unhurt.

A fisherman in a small boat was pulling up his catch when a large octopus suddenly wrapped its tentacles around his head and face in self-defense. He struggled intensely for about 25 seconds to pry it off with gloved hands, getting covered in black ink and sucker marks, while the boat rocked on the waves. He finally removed it and held the still-living octopus up, his face messy but unhurt.

Ersin

694,200 views • 3 months ago