Grizzly Bear

• Lone Texada Island grizzly bear seen chasing livestock

  Officers were called to the island after the bear was seen chasing livestock in the Crescent Bay Road area and will determine any next steps, if warranted.

  Environment

  Jun 11
  
• Texada Islanders want wayward grizzly bear relocated, province says it’s a danger

  Locals told Global News the bear, affectionately known as Tex, hasn't caused any issues, and are calling for the province to step in and help relocate it.

  Environment

  Jun 6
  
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• Texada woman launches campaign to save island’s lone grizzly bear

  The Conservation Officer Service tells Global News that due to recent conflict history, the bear poses a serious threat to public safety, so it has been ordered to be destroyed.

  Environment

  Jun 4
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• B.C.’s new, Indigenous-led grizzly bear stewardship framework inches towards finish line

  In a step away from how the province has managed its wildlife populations, the new Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework and Commercial Bear Viewing Strategy will be Indigenous-led.

  Environment

  May 28
• Warning issued after lone grizzly bear spotted on Texada Island

  Grizzly bears are know to be excellent swimmers. Last summer, a grizzly sow was spotted with cubs on Vancouver Island after presumably swimming from the mainland. 

  Entertainment

  May 27
• The Saskatoon Forestry Farm is hoping to expand

  Big ideas are in talks at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm to expand the bear exhibit and bring more animals like polar bears to the zoo.

  Environment

  May 20
• ‘The Boss’ reminds Canmore residents to remain bear aware

  Officials in Canmore are reminding residents of the Bow Valley to remain bear aware after local bear celebrity ‘The Boss’ made an appearance in town.

  Environment

  Nov 8, 2024
• Recent grizzly bear attack in Alberta linked to fatal incident 3 years ago

  The province says the bear remains at large and was with what it described as "subadult" bears at the time of the attack.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2024
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• ‘We call them keystone species’: Vancouver Island grizzly cubs may boost ecosystem

  When wildlife photographer Catherine Babault captured images of a female grizzly bear with two cubs encountering a herd of elk on Vancouver Island last month, she knew she had witnessed something special.

  Environment

  Aug 21, 2024
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• Grizzly bear and cubs spotted on Vancouver Island for first time

  Catherine Babault, a wildlife photographer and tour guide on Vancouver Island, said she spotted a grizzly sow and cubs in July. She isn't the only one who was excited to see them.

  Environment

  Aug 16, 2024