Cougar

• Continued cougar sightings keep parts of Whistler Blackcomb closed

  Multiple trails around Whistler Blackcomb will remain closed Monday after multiple cougar sightings over the weekend. Conservation officers believe these incidents are connected.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2025
  
• Cougar activity prompts closure of Whistler bike park trails

  The creekside and garbanzo zones of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park are closed this weekend after multiple mountain bikers reported aggressive cougar activity in the area.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2025
  
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• Albertans need to stay aware of wildlife while enjoying the outdoors, advocates say

  As Albertans get out and enjoy the outdoors this long weekend, wildlife groups are reminding people to be aware of their surroundings and stay safe when using parks and trails.

  Canada

  May 18, 2025
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• Cougar kittens in Calgary Zoo care after being spotted in Bow Valley without mother

  Zoo officials said the public will not be allowed to see the cougar kittens.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2025
• ‘Glowing eyes’: Curious cougar checks out family in B.C. backyard

  A father and daughter in Tofino had a close-up and unexpected encounter with wildlife recently. Their cat had started acting strangely.

  Environment

  Jan 11, 2025
• Two cougar sightings in a month reported in urban Vancouver neighbourhood

  The BC Conservation Officer Service says in a statement that the big cat was reported on Dec. 26 around Blenheim Street between 26th and 36th Avenues.

  Environment

  Dec 31, 2024
• Cougar that killed Alberta family’s cat returns to house hours later: ‘It was terrifying’

  A young cougar that came onto a rural Alberta property on Tuesday afternoon and killed a family's cat returned to the house again later that evening.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2024
• Rare cougar sighting on Bowen Island divides small community

  A cougar was first spotted on the island in late July, prompting a municipal alert on July 25. It is believed it swam to the island or floated on some logs.

  Environment

  Sep 10, 2024
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• Young cougar kills Alberta family’s cat, hisses and paws at them through window

  An Alberta family went through a frightening ordeal on Tuesday afternoon when a cougar came onto their property, killed their pet cat and pawed at their back door.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2024
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• Canada rugby sevens captain Olivia Apps back training after cougar bite in B.C.

  Canada rugby sevens captain Olivia Apps has returned to the team after she, another person and her dog were attacked by a cougar on Vancouver Island.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2024