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PHOTOS: Young Vancouver Island eagles set to soar
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (135+ words) Published 5: 30 pm Sunday, May 10, 2026 This young eagle is in rocky spot where it hopes to spot some small fish trapped in some of the water pools nearby. It's grooming time for this young eagle, shaking stuff from its feathers. This…...
Jet skier rescued after allegedly hitting whale in water off Vancouver
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (358+ words) Published 3: 09 pm Tuesday, May 5, 2026 A screenshot from a social media video shows the seconds before a jet skier allegedly hits a whale in the Burrard Inlet on Monday, May 4. (laraberners/Tik Tok) A jet-ski operator had to be rescued Monday…...
Sea lion in "critical shape" rescued from Vancouver Island waterfront
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (357+ words) Published 1: 15 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 A California sea lion rescued from the Qualicum Beach waterfront on April 6 remains in a "concerning" condition in care of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Animal Rescue Society. The male adult animal has "a lot of puncture-like…...
Litter of puppies, 2 with bullet wounds, found abandoned near Grand Forks
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (524+ words) Published 5: 30 am Tuesday, April 7, 2026 These young dogs were found abandoned in a rural area between Grand Forks and Greenwood, according to Kootenay Animal Assistance Program. (Submitted) Two of the rescued puppies taken in by Kootenay Animal Assistance Program are seen…...
Raptors flying back to Vernon nature centre
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (238+ words) Published 7: 30 pm Monday, April 6, 2026 The Raptors are returning. Vernon's Allan Brooks Nature Centre will again host one of the Okanagan's most anticipated wildlife events this summer. The Raptors Performance Series, sponsored by Nixon Wenger Lawyers, will run June 20 to 24 at…...
Missing for 40 days, cat covered in paint found in Penticton
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (273+ words) Published 11: 42 am Saturday, March 28, 2026 A missing cat covered in paint was located in Penticton by Alley CATS Alliance. (Alley CATS Alliance/Facebook) A non-profit society is working to reunite a cat with its owner after it was found covered in…...
Injured Nanaimo sea lion no cause for concern, says rescue society
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) Published 5: 40 pm Monday, March 23, 2026 The injured sea lion, which was first spotted in 2022. (Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society/Facebook) Sea lions gather at Neck Point Park for the herring run. (Jessica Durling/News Bulletin With March underway, sea lions…...
Support dog to help kids at Langley Child and Youth Centre
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (536+ words) Published 1: 15 pm Thursday, March 12, 2026 CYAC and Encompass staff Shinni Steven, Loren Roberts, Halee O'Doherty, Tiffany Gabriel, and Sasha Lewis with a stuffed stand-in for the support dog that will soon arrive at at Langley Child and Youth Centre. (Matthew Claxton…...
How desensitization and counter-conditioning help your dog feel safe
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (599+ words) Published 5: 30 am Thursday, January 22, 2026 Wags and Whiskers - Joe Griffith If you live with a reactive dog, you've probably heard the terms desensitization and counter-conditioning. They can sound technical, but at their core, these methods are about helping your dog feel…...
How to find your cat: What research says (and what really helps)
3+ mon, 5+ 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…...