Peterborough and nearby municipalities asked to curb water use by 10 per cent
Otonabee Conservation issued a level 1 low-water condition on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Continue reading
Orca
3 missing endangered southern resident orcas now presumed dead: researchers
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The deaths leave the critically endangered population at just 73 whales. Continue reading
‘That’s really close’: Orca pod comes within inches of Olympic rower’s B.C. dock
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Three-time Olympic medalist Silken Laumann posted video of the close encounter, which she says is happening more frequently near her Victoria-area home. Continue reading
2 ailing endangered orcas missing, researchers fear they may have died
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Should researchers confirm orcas J17 and K25 have died, it would mean just 72 critically endangered southern resident killer whales remain. Continue reading
Endangered southern resident orcas spotted off Vancouver Island after late return to region
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The DFO said J-pod’s new mother, J31, and her calf were also sighted. Continue reading
‘Completely oblivious’: Video catches boat speeding through orca pod near Vancouver
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The boater broke rules imposed by the federal government that require vessels to stay at least 400 metres away from killer whales. Continue reading
Grand theft orca: Video rolls as tricky killer whale makes off with fisher’s salmon
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I’ve never seen something skin a fish like that before,” said Cal Robinson. Continue reading
New drone footage offers clearest look yet at B.C.’s rare white orca
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Experts say Tl’uk is not an albino, but have not yet settled on what caused its unusual white colouration. Continue reading
Orca pod makes rare appearance in Vancouver’s False Creek
By Simon Little Online Journalist
It’s a rare sight in Vancouver’s False Creek, but a pod of orcas was spotted swimming the city’s most inner waterway on Wednesday. Continue reading
No ‘Free Willy’ moment: captive whales, dolphins exempted under Canada ban
Canada’s new ban on whales and dolphins in captivity will not apply to the more than 50 cetaceans at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont. Continue reading