‘These dogs are going to be OK’: Animals rescued in Winnipeg getting much-needed care
The dogs had been living in harrowing conditions and were discovered Wednesday when police were at the home for an unrelated issue.
Crime
May 16
Animal neglect in New Brunswick reaching ‘record-breaking’ levels in 2024: SPCA
In a release from the New Brunswick SCPA, it was said that the animal rescue group is already up 149 calls from this point a year ago.
Canada
Apr 18
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
‘Horrific’: Animal Services rescues 68 dogs from Winnipeg home
Early Wednesday, Winnipeg police called animal services to a home in the Richmond West neighborhood, where 68 dogs were rescued from reportedly horrific conditions.
Canada
May 15
Be prepared, reduce injury risk this long weekend: B.C. Search and Rescue
‘We want to keep search and rescue task numbers as low as possible and reduce the severity of any tasks that do happen,’ said BCSAR.
Canada
May 16
Black Dog Gala: Calgary event to celebrate dogs of a different colour
The founders of Calgary's Pups with Soul rescue say people are less likely to adopt black dogs. They're aiming to change that with a special event — the Black Dog Gala.
Features
May 10
Abandoned dogs being found in ‘deplorable condition,’ Brampton warns
Brampton is sounding the alarm after seeing a rise in abandoned dogs over the past few weeks, including some being found in 'deplorable condition.'
Canada
Apr 18
B.C. woman survives being buried by avalanche for 15-20 minutes
North Shore Search and Rescue said two people caught in an avalanche while snowshoeing Sunday did not have avalanche training and did not carry any avalanche rescue gear.
Canada
Mar 11
Fashion fundraiser held for Shuswap Paws Rescue Society
“Spaying and neutering are the only way that we are going to curb the overpopulation of animals,” said Barbara Gosselin of Shuswap Paws.
Canada
May 11
Grizzly bear attack: B.C. man suffers broken bones, airlifted to Calgary hospital
Elk Valley RCMP say a father and son had been tracking a bear on a steep mountainside near Elkford when the grizzly suddenly appeared.
Canada
May 17
Fire destroys workshop on Kawartha Lakes farm
Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service Chief Terry Jones says around 11:45 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire on County Road 36.
Fire
May 8
Cat survives downtown Edmonton fire by jumping from balcony
Other than a few singed whiskers, officials say a cat that escaped a fire inside an apartment on Jasper Avenue in downtown Edmonton is expected to make a full recovery.
Fire
Apr 26
Whale experts confident B.C. orca calf will survive, find family if rescue plan succeeds
The video confirmation of the orca calf eating the seal meat gave the rescue team more time to consider their options.
Environment
Apr 21
Winnipeg first responders make water rescue from fast-moving Assiniboine River
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service sent crews to the Donald Street Bridge where they were able to rescue the person, who was being pulled toward the Red River by the current.
Canada
May 6
Cat, opossum impaled by arrows in Hamilton prompts police probe
Hamilton police say they're trying to determine who might be responsible for shooting several animals with arrows on the Mountain and in the north end.
Canada
May 14
Large animal emergency training course held in South Okanagan
In an emergency responders need to be prepared for anything including handling large animals.
Lifestyle
Apr 14
Back-country search for missing Kelowna man paused
According to COSAR, the search for Kelowna man Allan Francescutti has been put on pause, though they expect to resume with further leads by the weekend.
Canada
Apr 30
‘Really happy’: Video captures B.C. orca calf eating first meal in 27 days
The young whale ventured into the lagoon off northwest Vancouver Island with her mother last month. She has been swimming around in the waters by herself ever since.
Environment
Apr 19
After release from U.S. research facilities, rescue beagles head to new Okanagan homes
Beagles released from scientific testing facilities south of the border will soon be calling the Okanagan home, according to an organization that rescues and rehomes the pups.
Canada
Apr 17
Fishing vessel with crane, net arrives in Zeballos for orca calf rescue
A large seine fishing vessel capable of casting a net strong enough to hold a nearly 700-kilogram killer whale calf has arrived in Zeballos, B.C.
Environment
Apr 19