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Volunteers document egg mortality as harbour cleanup continues in Sidney
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (371+ words) Published 12:35 pm Monday, February 23, 2026 Cleanup efforts following the Feb. 1 fire at Van Isle Marina are showing signs of progress, but local environmental stewards say the incident has highlighted just how vulnerable Tsehum Harbour's shoreline truly is. According to Peninsula Streams…...
Arborist executes night-time rescue of kitten from tree, says Nanaimo RCMP
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (110+ words) Published 10:30 am Wednesday, February 18, 2026 A man in Nanaimo rescued a kitten from a tree in the darkness earlier this week, with police watching on. Reserve Const. Gary O'Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesperson, was happy with the incident's outcome. "This was one…...
Rehabilitated eagle released in Fort St. James after 7 months
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (203+ words) Published 10:00 am Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Rejuvenated eagle prepares to be released back into its natural habitat at Stuart Lake. (Taylor Hansen) Crowd gathers at Stuart Lake for the eagle's release. (Taylor Hansen) On July 9, 2025, Anna Witte reached out to local bird…...
Headline history: A different time for felines
1+ week, 2+ day ago (238+ words) Published 4:50 pm Friday, February 13, 2026 In 2002, without identification, a veterinary service was left with using the newspaper to find the owner of an injured cat. (Jessica Durling/News Bulletin) A little over 24 years ago, a veterinary clinic was searching for a…...
Wild romance: B.C. wildlife centre celebrates ‘animals that mate for life’
1+ week, 6+ day ago (686+ words) Published 7:40 am Tuesday, February 10, 2026 By Goldstream News Gazette Staff Male and female barn owls often mate for life and may regularly use the same nest site each year. (Wild ARC/Facebook) Spring marks the beginning of mating season for many…...
Clearwater man found guilty of ‘appalling’ animal cruelty sent to jail
1+ week, 6+ day ago (729+ words) Published 12:00 pm Monday, February 9, 2026 Clearwater resident Kurtis Leo Gordon Elliot had his conditional sentence order terminated on Jan. 27, 2026 for breaching the terms of his sentence, sending him to jail. Elliot was found guilty of animal cruelty in May 2025 after the…...
How to find your cat: What research says (and what really helps)
2+ week, 4+ day ago (439+ words) Published 5:30 am Thursday, February 5, 2026 Wags and Whiskers - Joe Griffith Losing a cat is one of the most upsetting experiences a guardian can go through. One moment they're part of your daily routine, and the next they're gone'leaving behind worry and…...
Photogenic fur baby? B.C. pet parents can share pics for BC SPCA contest
3+ week, 3+ day ago (337+ words) Published 2:30 pm Thursday, January 29, 2026 Want your fur baby to be a calendar star? They won the month of December in this year's calendar. "It's a wonderful opportunity to help vulnerable animals in need while celebrating your pet and the place…...
Victoria looks to strengthen rodent control after residents raise concerns
3+ week, 4+ day ago (374+ words) Published 3:35 pm Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Orkin Canada told Victoria News that development and favourable weather conditions for breeding have contributed to rising rat populations in Victoria. (Courtesy of Orkin Canada) Victoria is looking at ways to address its rodent problem after…...
SPCA seeking information about abandoned, injured dog in Port Alberni
3+ week, 5+ day ago (275+ words) Published 6:01 pm Tuesday, January 27, 2026 The Alberni-Clayoquot SPCA is asking the public for help in identifying a dog that was severely injured and abandoned in Port Alberni. On Jan. 16, the SPCA was called by a concerned community member who found the…...