Silver and Still Going Strong: Tea Time Reflections on ARK II’s 25th Anniversary
In this special tea-time episode of AV recorded live in Karol’s kitchen, we catch up with Ken Bontius and Helen Prancic of ARK II, the Animal Rights Kollective of Toronto. Over the course of an hour and several cups of berry and black tea, we learn about the extensive history of ARK II, its early...
Taking the Leap: Panacea and the Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary
Ken Bontius recently did an amazing thing: He quit his job as an engineer, and poured his savings into opening Panacea, a bright and airy vegan store in Toronto. Motivated by a desire to offer animal-free, eco-friendly, and socially-conscious products, Bontius draws on years of grassroots activism and a passion for research, the picky kind...
