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Beloved four-legged B. C. emu dies
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (495+ words) Published 9: 00 am Friday, June 26, 2026 Cuatro passed on Sunday, June 21. (Back to Nature Acres/Facebook) The four-legged Nanaimo emu, that captured the hearts of families across B. C. with his unique mutation, has died. On Sunday, June 21, Celina Knuff euthanized Cuatro, after it…...
Baby goat Joe Joe dies "relaxed, safe and dearly loved" at Victoria farm
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (377+ words) Published 11: 30 am Thursday, June 25, 2026 "He was a lovely, goofy little guy who loved to jump, play, eat, snuggle and sleep," says Beacon Hill Children's Farm. (Beacon Hill Children's Farm/Facebook) It was supposed to be a happy milestone, but as…...
Wild and precious life: four marmots released on Mount Washington
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (645+ words) Published 11: 01 am Wednesday, June 24, 2026 The Marmot Recovery Foundation and marmot enthusiasts participated in wild release on June 23. (Lisa Hamilton/Comox Valley Record) The Marmot Recovery Foundation and marmot enthusiasts ventured up to Mount Washington on June 23 to participate in releasing…...
PHOTOS: B. C. photographer captures rare moment of herons raised by eagle
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (192+ words) Published 3: 02 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Ian Mc Alpine shared his "once in a lifetime" story on social media after seeing young herons being raised by an eagle. Eagles are known to eat heron eggs and chicks, and will sometimes even hunt…...
BC SPCA opened 607 files related to animals in hot vehicles in 2025
2+ week, 5+ min 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…...
Meet Cuatro, a B. C. emu born with 4 legs and adopted by ducklings
2+ week, 9+ min ago (706+ words) Published 9: 50 am Friday, June 12, 2026 Cuatro may have been born with an extra two limbs, but the emu chick remains curious and determined to explore the world around him. (Jessica Durling/News Bulletin) One of the extra legs hangs out the…...
CRPAWS volunteers conduct three-day stakeout to rescue cat family
2+ week, 1+ day ago (975+ words) Published 3: 48 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Vancouver Island Air in Campbell River recruited the help of CRPAWS to rescue a feral cat family from under one of their sheds on May 30. (CRPAWS/Supplied) CRPAWS volunteers set up a live camera to see…...
B. C. man fined $6, 000 for illegally transporting protected snapping turtle
2+ week, 1+ day ago (192+ words) Published 4: 03 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Snapping turtles are on the list of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, "which means their interprovincial and international trade is regulated in Canada." (@environmentca/ x. com) A Surrey man…...
Used to bring a family back together: B. C. SAR volunteer finds missing dog after 4 days
3+ week, 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…...
7 non-profits come together to form the Humane Societies of BC
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (460+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Friday, May 22, 2026 Just two weeks into 2026, the Okanagan Humane Society has taken in 42 dogs on top of its steady stream of cats. (Okanagan Humane Society/Contributed) Seven independent nonprofit humane societies, all with the same mission, to prevent…...