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3 raccoons maimed in leg traps, B.C. animal activist group allegesThe Fur-Bearers said the trappings have been reported to the BC Conservation Officer Service and want to remind residents trapping is “a cruel (and) ineffective solution.”EnvironmentJan 11
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B.C. bear interactions with people skyrocketing, leading to more deathsMore than 150 black bears have been killed by BCCOS officers so far in 2023.EnvironmentOct 1, 2023
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Wildlife advocacy group urging B.C. to stop beaver trapping related to wildfire mitigationAccording to the Fur-Bearers, the B.C. government received a $0.46 royalty for each beaver killed, amounting to $774.64 in beaver royalties last year.EnvironmentSep 22, 2023
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Reconciliation sparks a reckoning for Canada Day fireworks displaysActivist group the Indigenous Foundation also says people shouldn't buy July 1 fireworks and instead should donate the money to Indigenous organizations.CanadaJun 29, 2023
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Concern in West Kelowna after being named one of B.C.’s deadliest cities for black bears“Everyone has a role to play in protecting black bears and preventing their deaths,” said Aaron Hofman of a non-profit charity called the Fur-Bearers.CanadaJun 29, 2023
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After months of pressure, B.C. government releases graphic wolf cull photosThe batch of photos show dead, bloodied wolves in the snow, most of which appear to have been shot in the head, chest, neck, or spine.EnvironmentApr 20, 2023
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B.C. government won’t release photos of controversial wolf cull"Such photos are used strictly by the provincial wildlife veterinarian for assessment purposes, and would not be shared," wrote spokesperson Tania Venn.EnvironmentDec 8, 2022
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Pregnant fox rescued from leg-hold trap in B.C.; animal society hopeful paw will be savedThe fox was found near Houston, B.C., and is currently under the care of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society.CanadaApr 1, 2020
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B.C. couple who helped rescue emaciated bear cub won’t face legal actionThe couple arranged for the cub to be taken to a wildlife rescue, after being told by officials not to intervene.Jan 13, 2020
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$1000 reward offered to find person responsible for killing black bear family in B.C."Mother bears are so protective of their cubs, they're a really strong family unit -- these babies never had a chance."EnvironmentOct 6, 2018
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