Wildlife Protection

• Quebec working to protect caribou after warnings from federal government

  The governments say that Quebec has begun implementing short-term measures at a cost of $12 million to protect the caribou and that Ottawa will provide $6.1 million.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2022
  
• Caribou chase posted to social media distresses conservation groups

  The video shows two caribou rushing ahead of a large vehicle that is driving closely behind the animals for about 30 seconds.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2022
  
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• Cougar euthanized after child attacked over August long weekend

  A female cougar was euthanized after she attacked a child near Baptiste River Sunday.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2022
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• Okanagan backcountry roads remain closed in wildfire wake

  Under the Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulation of the Wildlife Act, the closures aim to protect habitat and reduce the disturbance and displacement of wildlife.

  Environment

  May 17, 2022
• Ottawa making good on threat to unilaterally protect Quebec caribou: minister

  Legault said Wednesday that caribou protection is Quebec's jurisdiction and that the province is trying to find a balance between preserving wildlife habitat and forestry jobs.

  Environment

  Apr 21, 2022
• Trump administration weakens use of Endangered Species Act

  The action, which expands the administration's rewrite of U.S. environmental laws, is the latest that targets protections, including for water, air and public lands.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 2019
• B.C. Interior residents say province’s caribou protection plans will lead to forestry job losses

  A delegation of civic officials from the region delivered 35,000 signatures from residents protesting the province's draft agreements with the federal government.

  Environment

  Apr 11, 2019
• B.C. reaches deals to protect caribou that could render wildlife killing contests unnecessary

  Hunters have said holding wildlife killing contests helps protect the caribou population, which is considered endangered in B.C.

  Mar 22, 2019
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• Quebec moves to expand animal welfare laws to cover dozens of species

  The Quebec government is moving to vastly expand the scope of its animal welfare legislation.

  Environment

  Jan 11, 2019
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• Bison herd protected as wildlife on provincial land around Banff National Park

  A plains bison herd has officially been protected as wildlife on provincial land near Banff National Park, giving the Banff bison the same protection as other wildlife should they wander out of the park and onto provincial land.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2018