There are nine rhesus macaques that are currently being tested on at a primate medical lab at York University. These macaques are being subjected to cranial implants, restraint collars, social isolation, and water deprivation. Last Chance for Animals exposed the harm taking place at this lab with undercover footage taken by a whistleblower.

To discuss the findings of the investigation, as well as what the public can do to help, Jeanette is joined by three animal rights activists, Peter Athenaios, Vikki Lenola and Jenny McQueen, who are working on the campaign to close down the lab and release these monkeys.

Event Links:

Vegan Night Market (https://www.theveganmarket.ca/toronto)

Toronto Vegan Drinks at Chic Peas

(https://www.meetup.com/torontovegan/events/314650855)

Episode Links:

Last Chance For Animals

(https://stopyorkprimateresearch.com/)

Investigative Journalism Bureau Article

(https://ijb.utoronto.ca/news/at-york-universitys-primate-lab-allegations-of-bruises-bloody-wounds-and-escapes/)

Animal Alliance of Canada Call to Action

(https://www.animalalliance.ca/campaigns/end-primate-research-in-ontario/)

Animal Rights Toronto Event Calendar

(https://animalrightstoronto.com/events/)Next Protest at York Facebook Event

(https://www.facebook.com/events/1485345559520090/)

Credits:

Hosting, editing, summary: Jeanette

Social media: Jen

Theme: Matt Judge

What are the little things that you can add to your daily routine to promote veganism? Jen and Jeanette bring you some ideas to help you on your activism journey!

Links:

Sustainalicious (on until Jun 14)

https://tocwchallenge.zestyplan.com/challenge/TorontoClimateWeek/sustainaliciousThe Vegan Night Market (Jun 18)

https://www.theveganmarket.ca/The Vegan Baking Group Presents Pride Colours (Jun 11)

https://www.facebook.com/events/27013945054923063/Credits:

Hosts: Jen and Jeanette

Summary and editing: Jeanette

Social media: Jen

Theme: Matt Judge

On this episode, Barbi and Jen are talking about all things breakfast! Join us as we explore our favourite vegan savoury and sweet breakfast foods, beverages, recipes, and brunch places!

Links:

Climate Week Kickoff Happy Hour (June 1)

https://luma.com/dek0g57s 

Toronto Animal Rights March (May 24)

https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-animal-rights-march-2026/ 

National Animal Rights Day (June 7):

https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/nard-16-toronto-national-animal-rights-day/ 

Credits: 

Cohosts: Barbi and Jen

Editing: Jeanette

Summary: Jen

Social Media: Jen

Theme Music: Matt Judge

Food Empowerment Project (FEP) works to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. Join us as we talk to Kennedy Little from the FEP to discuss who they are, their values and how they operate.

Links:

Food Empowerment Project: https://foodispower.org/

Credits:

Hosts: Jen and Sweta

Editing: Sweta

Social Media: Jen

Theme: Matt Judge

Wanna learn about alternate protein? So do we! That's why Barbi and Sweta went to the 2026 Canadian Alt Protein Symposium. Listen as they chat with Jeanette about what they learned and experienced.

Links:

Canadian Alt Protein Symposium https://www.altproteins.ca/

Credits:

Hosts: Jeanette, Barbi and Sweta

Summary: Sweta

Editing: Sweta

Social Media: Jen

Theme: Matt Judge

In this episode, Sweta, Jeanette, and Steve dive into some recent vegan news, from the disappointing discontinuation of vegan Lindt products to some of the strangest protein products on the market. We also debunk the bivale vegan movement, discuss fur bans on red carpets, and play a lively game of FMK - leafy greens edition.

Links:

Chic Peas pop up

VegStock Market

Credits:

Hosts: Jeanette, Sweta and Steve

Summary: Jeanette

Editing: Jeanette

Social Media: Jen

Theme: Matt Judge

On this episode, we chat about the Yves Veggie Cuisine products we miss most since they were discontinued and slowly disappeared from our grocery shelves. Join Barbi and Jen as we discuss life after Yves and what we’ve been enjoying in place of the many staples the brand provided for decades.

Links:

CBC article about Yves Veggie Cuisine being discontinued

Aunty Em’s Sugar Shack weekend (March 26-28)

Alternative Protein Symposium (March 28)

Pizza Day/Night at Aunty Em’s (April 3)

Sunday Brunch with Chicpeas Vegan Cuisine (Sundays starting March 15)

Spring Celebration Open Day at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (March 29)

Credits:

Cohosts: Barbi and Jen

Editing: Jeanette

Episode Summary: Jen

Theme Music: Matt Judge

Social Media: Jen

As new vegan restaurants open, others close and some add animals to their menu. Join Jeanette, Jen and Sweta as we discuss our thoughts the few vegan restaurants that have added animal products into their offerings.

Credits:

Hosts: Jeanette, Jen and Sweta

Editing: Sweta

Episode Summary: Sweta

Theme Music: Matt Judge

Lisa Winn is the Animal Manager and Co-founder of Ladybird Animal Sanctuary. She joins Jen and Jeanette to talk about Ladybird's history of rescuing cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and many more animals from shelters. We also chat about their upcoming fundraising event and their journey to opening a physical farm sanctuary.

Links:

Registration now open for KinderCamp

Waistlines and Waffles hosted by Melanated VeganLadybird Soiree 2026Credits:

Guest: Lisa Winn

Hosts: Jen and Jeanette

Social Media: Jen

Editing and summary: Jeanette

Theme: Matt Judge

Barbi is joined by LA chef and cookbook author Tara Punzone to talk about her restaurant Pura Vita, how to cook Italian with vegan cheese, and how she developed delicious and accessible recipes for her first cookbook, Vegana Italiana.

Links:

Vegan Valentine's Potluck and Games

Credits:

Host: Barbi

Guest: Tara Punzone⁠

Editing and Summary: Jeanette

Social Media: Jen

Theme song: Matt Judge