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Man survives grizzly bear attack while walking off-leash dog in Shuswap
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (229+ words) Published 8:17 pm Thursday, September 3, 2026 By Jen Zielinski/Black Press A man hiking in the Shuswap with his dog was attacked by a grizzly bear and sustained non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday night (Sept. 1). According to the BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS),…...
Cyclists tracking birds from Alaska to Patagonia reach Williams Lake
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (699+ words) Published 3:22 pm Thursday, September 3, 2026 By Khushi Arora/Williams Lake Tribune After passing through pouring rain, darkness and a gruelling climb, two cyclists on a 30,000 kilometre journey from Alaska to Patagonia arrived in Williams Lake to the sights of city lights....
Police dog Basko begins training in Nanaimo
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (524+ words) Published 2:01 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 A young German shepherd with a promising future as a police dog has begun its training in Nanaimo. Basko was born almost four months ago at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alberta,…...
Fluffle of baby bunnies rescued from euthanasia on Vancouver Island
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (842+ words) Published 5:35 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 What started as Rabbitats Rescue Society taking in one rabbit, turned into an entire fluffle of baby bunnies being given an airlift to the Lower Mainland and rescued from euthanasia. Six baby bunnies are nestled safely…...
Missing pigeon returns to Saanich home after dayslong flyabout
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (198+ words) Published 10:32 am Monday, August 31, 2026 By Victoria News Staff A Turkish tumbling pigeon is back home after a dayslong tour of the Swan Lake area in Saanich. One-year-old Wilson took off while staying with a friend of the owner, prompting a…...
QUIZ: In celebration of dogs
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (86+ words) Published 12:30 pm Sunday, August 30, 2026 By John Arendt/Summerland Review The hottest days of the year are known as the Dog Days of Summer, but for many Canadians, every day is a time to enjoy some canine companionship. These fine furry…...
Jumpin' Jack Flash: Orca makes movie-myth-busting leap in B.C. waters
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (842+ words) Published 8:00 am Sunday, August 30, 2026 The recent sound of cannon fire echoing across the Strait of Juan de Fuca near the Canada-U.S. border was not a sign of the times, but the thunderous breach of a 12,000-pound apex predator. South of…...
Nelson cub put down two weeks after mother and sibling
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (370+ words) Published 1:52 pm Friday, August 28, 2026 By Emma Bolzner/Nelson Star A Nelson grizzly cub has been euthanized by B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) on Aug. 27, just two weeks after being relocated to Christina Lake. The cub’s sibling and mother, the grizzly sow,…...
Quinsam Hatchery restricting after-hours access to help reduce human/bear conflicts
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (165+ words) Published 1:00 pm Friday, August 28, 2026 Wild Wise Campbell River is reminding everyone that the Quinsam River Hatchery has now restricted all after-hour access to the dam area, located behind the hatchery facility. The conservation group – that’s committed to reducing human-wildlife conflict…...
Wags and Whiskers: What kind of dog guardian are you?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (524+ words) Published 9:31 am Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Living with a dog is about more than food, walks and the occasional game of fetch. Dogs also need chances to sniff, play, learn and unwind — and every guardian approaches those needs a little differently. So,…...