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Raccoon attack results in 'significant' vet bill, minor injuries to pet owner: Chase RCMP
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (124+ words) Published 11:06 am Tuesday, August 4, 2026 A Chase resident was reportedly injured while separating their family pet from an attacking raccoon. On July 4, the resident went to the Chase RMP detachment saying a raccoon had attacked their pet two days earlier. “The…...
Langley loves its kitties, and there's stats to prove it
2+ week, 4+ day ago (433+ words) Published 6:00 pm Thursday, July 16, 2026 Langley topped the list for the community that loves its cats the most, based on adoptions, and the purchase of toys, treats, and other enrichment products. Ahead of PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week (July…...
City raising bear awareness after attack on Salmon Arm trail
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (348+ words) Published 1:30 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 Living in a wildlife urban interface, Salmon Arm residents are being reminded of steps they can take to help avoid human-bear conflicts. In a June 25 social media post, the city said recent black bear sightings have…...
Fawning season well underway in the Okanagan
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (309+ words) Published 2:00 pm Saturday, June 13, 2026 As spring turns to summer in the Okanagan, residents and visitors may notice more deer activity, particularly the arrival of baby fawns. Fawning season runs from mid-May to late June, marking the period when female deer…...
BC SPCA opened 607 files related to animals in hot vehicles in 2025
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (484+ words) Published 10:17 am Friday, June 12, 2026 The BC SPCA is reminding pet owners about the serious risks of leaving pets in hot vehicles as the organization has already opened 143 files so far this year. With summer and hotter temperatures approaching, the BC…...
‘Used to bring a family back together’: B.C. SAR volunteer finds missing dog after 4 days
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (351+ words) Published 11:44 am Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Daisy was found safe near Big White Ski Resort four days after going missing (Annelise Freeman / Facebook) Four days after going missing following a serious car crash, an Australian Shepherd named Daisy has been reunited with…...
Multiple bears spotted in Lake Country, Oyama
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (233+ words) Published 10:00 am Friday, May 22, 2026 Multiple bears have been spotted in Oyama and Lake Country over the past several weeks. (Nick Clements/Facebook) There’s been some bear-y close calls lately in Lake Country and Oyama as multiple bears have been spotted…...
15 dolphins trapped temporarily in shallow B.C. tide pool
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (263+ words) Published 4:30 pm Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Fifteen Pacific white-sided dolphins temporarily became trapped in a shallow tidal pool near Qualicum Beach on May 16. The DFO responded to the incident, which saw the dolphins become isolated during low tide in water that was…...
Venture Training builds 50 boxes to help bluebirds nest in the North Okanagan
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (240+ words) Published 5:00 pm Sunday, May 17, 2026 An attractive bird species will continue to have solid nesting places in the North Okanagan thanks to the folks at Venture Training. The North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club (NONC) recently took delivery of 50 nest boxes for its…...
City of Penticton warning residents to be bear-aware after sightings in Sendero and Wiltse
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (170+ words) Published 1:30 pm Monday, May 11, 2026 The City of Penticton issued a reminder to residents about reducing attractants for wildlife, after recent bear activity was reported. (Brennan Phillips - Western News) The City of Penticton has issued a warning and reminder to residents…...