Feeding Bears
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Judge tosses $60,000 fine against Whistler, B.C. woman who repeatedly fed bearsZuzana Stevikova was slapped with a nearly $60,000 fine in the case in October 2021, nearly six times the $10,500 the Crown and defence agreed upon.CrimeDec 5, 2022
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B.C. woman fined $60K for feeding bears thought she was helping themA published court ruling has shed new light on why a Whistler woman was buying bulk produce to feed bears. The actions ultimately led to a mother bear and two cubs being killed.EnvironmentOct 10, 2021
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Whistler woman handed $60,000 in fines for regularly feeding bearsInvestigators discovered the woman was buying bulk produce for the bears, including "up to 10 cases of apples, 50 pounds of carrots and up to 15 dozen eggs" a week.EnvironmentOct 1, 2021
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No-stopping zone in place on highway west of Jasper to allow bears to feedAs a way to help protect animals and humans, Jasper National Park has implemented a no-stopping zone along a busy stretch of highway west of the town.EnvironmentJun 7, 2019
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Two charged after allegedly feeding Timbits and hot dogs to bears on B.C.’s Alaska HighwayThe pair are due to appear in a Fort Nelson court next month.EnvironmentOct 18, 2018
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B.C. wildlife tour company charged after allegedly luring bears with foodA wildlife tour company in Blue River, B.C., is facing charges for allegedly putting food out to attract bears.CanadaJul 26, 2018
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Charges possible for B.C. family caught hand-feeding black bearsThe family living at the home is at the centre of an investigation after videos on social media show two young girls feeding the bears through doors and windows.CanadaJul 18, 2018
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