Bats

• Concerns of white-nose syndrome in bats prompts Okanagan call to action

  Last year, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats was detected in Grand Forks, B.C. The BC Community Bat Program is asking people to watch for sick or dead bats.

  Environment

  Feb 7
  
• Quebec introducing new rule to reduce bat deaths linked to wind farms

  The department says increasing turbine cut-in speeds has proven effective elsewhere and should significantly reduce the risk of bats colliding with turbines in Quebec.

  Environment

  Dec 21, 2023
  
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• Bat infestation leaves Spiritwood, Sask. family feeling defeated

  A family in Spiritwood, Sask. has been struggling to remove bats from their home.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2023
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• Weapons and youth highlighted in several Saskatoon police incidents

  Saskatoon police received several calls over the weekend related to weapons and youth.

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2023
• Tests from a pair of bats confirm Hamilton’s first two rabies cases for 2023

  Hamilton recorded its first rabies cases for 2023 after two bats tested positive for the affliction in the last few weeks. Citizens are reminded that it is prime tick season, too.

  Health

  Jun 8, 2023
• Annual bat count in B.C. crucial for bat survival

  A bat species is at risk of endangerment in the Okanagan due to a fungal bat disease called white-nose syndrome. This is the first year the fungus has been detected in B.C.

  Environment

  May 27, 2023
• Fungus behind disease ravaging bat populations found in southeastern B.C.

  White nose syndrome attacks bats by disrupting their hibernation, and is responsible for ravaging bat populations across North America. 

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2023
• Bat exhibit in Kelowna, B.C. highlights dangers of deadly fungal disease

  The Okanagan Community Bat Program is asking residents to report any bat activity they see during winter and any sick or dead bats they find before May 31.

  Environment

  Feb 11, 2023
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• Royal Saskatchewan Museum wildlife research records over 50,000 hours in first year

  The collaboration between the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and University of Regina, began in the fall of 2021 with 17 biodiversity monitoring stations positioned around the city.

  Environment

  Jan 19, 2023
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• Alberta bat populations at risk after signs of fungus found in province

  A deadly disease could be infiltrating Alberta's bat population.

  Environment

  Jan 13, 2023