Rescues
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Maui residents hold out hope amid rescues: ‘Our people just need to keep going’Thus far, the remains of more than 90 people have been pulled from flattened homes, blackened cars or on streets just a few strides from their front doors.WorldAug 13, 2023
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Kingston Humane Society limits services to deal with overcrowding issuesThe Kingston Humane Society has a capacity for 144 cats and dogs. The shelter says it has had at least 230 animals in their care for 20 months, and hopes a brief closure will help.CanadaMay 29, 2023
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Fewer calls in 2022 for Central Okanagan Search and Rescue crewsIt made for the third busiest in its 68 year history, according to COSAR members, and more similar to 2020 when there were 86 calls.HealthJan 2, 2023
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Central Okanagan Search and Rescue marks its busiest week of 2022 so farCOSAR responded to 31 tasks so far in 2022, which is well below last year’s record of 106. COSAR members say people are planning well for their outdoor adventures.TrafficMay 25, 2022
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Penticton fire chief pushes safety while floating Okanagan river channel"If you leave your floating device, you won't believe how fast you will be swept away," Penticton Fire Chief Larry Watkinson told Global News.Jul 28, 2020
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Rescues struggle to control feral cat population in Kingston and Frontenac CountyKingston and Frontenac County's feral cat population is in the thousands, and some of them are in heartwrenching conditions, officials say.CanadaMar 14, 2019
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Hamilton-Burlington SPCA dealing with influx of cat rescuesHamilton-Burlington SPCA's protection department brought in 44 felines on Wednesday.CanadaOct 19, 2018
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North Shore Rescue adds a drone to its slate of toolsAs part of North Shore Rescue's "Rescue Fest" fundraising weekend, they've unveiled the newest addition to their fleet of technology: a DJI Phantom 3 drone.Jun 25, 2016
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Emergency crews practice rescues at Silver StarTwenty dollars from every lift ticket sold on Saturday will be donated to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital.Feb 20, 2016
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