Conservation Officer

• Bear attacks puppy, then bites and swats dog’s owner in Salmon Arm, B.C.

  "The man received medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries," conservation officers said in a release. "The puppy was taken to a veterinary clinic but did not survive."

  Education

  Jul 11
  
• Quesnel, B.C. woman licked by bear while browsing TikTok

  "And then he went in for a second lick and his mouth was more open, and I was like, 'Nope,'" Melanie Porter said of the unexpected and unsettling encounter.

  Environment

  Nov 7, 2021
  
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• Kelowna residents dealing with multiple cougar sightings

  Since Friday, there have been several reports of cougar sightings around the Rutland area, with pictures of a sizeable wild cat sauntering through yards.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2021
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• Cellphone leads to hefty Saskatchewan hunting fines for Alberta couple

  An Alberta couple was fined over $14,000 for Saskatchewan hunting violations after a white-tailed doe was found with improperly applied seals.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2021
• Three more Stanley Park coyote attacks reported, two involving 4-year-old children

  The latest attacks come just two days after conservation officers reported another trio of coyote attacks in the park over a 72-hour period.

  Environment

  Sep 1, 2021
• Yet another coyote attack in Vancouver’s Stanley Park

  Saturday's attack is the latest in more than 35 such incidents since last December.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2021
• Coyote bites another Stanley Park jogger a week after 4 of the animals put down

  The BC Conservation Officer Service said the latest attack happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night, while a woman was jogging along the seawall.

  Environment

  Jul 22, 2021
• Wayward bear relocated after wandering into New Westminster

  "This bear seemed to find itself in a bad spot where it had no escape route, it was on the run if you will, where it was trying to find a way out of there."

  Environment

  May 30, 2021
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• Public asked to avoid part of Stanley Park seawall after coyote bites 2 more joggers

  The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said the most recent attack happened around 10 a.m. Thursday on the seawall, between Siwash Rock and Third Beach.

  Environment

  May 13, 2021
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• Supreme Court won’t review ruling in favour of officer who refused to euthanize bears

  Bryce Casavant was dismissed from his job for refusing to shoot the cubs in 2015 after their mother was destroyed for repeatedly raiding a home near Port Hardy on Vancouver Island.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2021