Animals

• Caribou herds in Alberta, B.C., growing from wolf culls, cow pens: study

  Caribou conservation is considered one of the toughest wildlife management problems on the continent.

  Environment

  Apr 23
  
• Lake Country, B.C. animal rescue facing $75K fine after 85 distressed animals seized

  If convicted, the owners could face a $75,000 fine and/or two years imprisonment and/or a lifetime prohibition from owning animals.

  Investigations

  Mar 10
  
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• Stowaway kitties, hero pigs and a deer that swam with orcas: 2023 animal stories we loved

  From an orca and a deer swimming together to stowaway cats to hero pigs, there were no shortage of animal stories that delighted B.C. readers this year.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2023
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• Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in need of donations

  Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee has seen its donations plummet 50% in recent months, which spells bad news for the non-profit.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2023
• Saskatoon SPCA hosts month long adoption drive

  Saskatoon's SPCA is working around the clock to find as many homes for their animal residents as possible during the Christmas season. 

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2023
• Regina’s Happy Hallow supports Salthaven West

  Salthaven is seeking donations for its animal care services, as it aims to open a bigger facility.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2023
• Bear that killed 2 people in Banff National Park was old, had bad teeth: officials

  Parks Canada says a grizzly bear that killed a couple and their dog in Banff National Park on the weekend was old, underweight and had bad teeth.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2023
• Grizzly bear attacks a risk in wilderness but rare, experts say after Banff deaths

  A expert who's a family friend of one of two people killed by a grizzly bear in Banff National Park says the couple was experienced in the outdoors.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2023
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• Puslinch donkey gets sponsored by Go-Go’s singer

  Belinda Carlisle is holding a photo of Duke, a donkey from the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, in a post on social media.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
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• Ontario woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty after horse dragged by vehicle

  Last November, a video began circulating on social media showing a horse being dragged by a rope behind a vehicle. A woman has pleaded guilty to causing distress to an animal.

  Crime

  Sep 15, 2023