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First Nations, Ottawa, B.C., announce $335M for protection off Great Bear coast

First Nations, Ottawa, B.C., announce $335M for protection off Great Bear coast

The initiative builds on the Great Bear Rainforest model, which has protected large swaths of old-growth forests while supporting job creation and economic diversification for communities along the coast.
Approval to expand B.C. port broke endangered species law, hears court

Approval to expand B.C. port broke endangered species law, hears court

A 2023 decision to approve a port expansion in Delta, B.C., put endangered southern resident killer whales at risk and broke the Species at Risk Act, argued environmental groups in Federal Court Monday.
B.C. pig farm protesters avoid prison sentence upon appeal

B.C. pig farm protesters avoid prison sentence upon appeal

The appeal court ruled the lower judge did not properly consider a conditional sentence.
Humpback focused on feeding comes within oar length of startled kayakers

Humpback focused on feeding comes within oar length of startled kayakers

The encounter is a reminder that the whales are focused on feeding and often oblivious to their surroundings.
These B.C. whales are shrinking — fast

These B.C. whales are shrinking — fast

A population of grey whales that feeds off B.C.'s coast has seen its adult population shrink 13% in two decades, a new study has found.
Rescued humpback returns with new calf, but entanglement dangers remain

Rescued humpback returns with new calf, but entanglement dangers remain

The confirmation of the humpback calf came as a pleasant surprise to scientists and rescuers, but with the grim reminder that entanglements are continuing all along the B.C. coast
In a smoky long house, Indigenous leader seeks First Nations unity to save salmon

In a smoky long house, Indigenous leader seeks First Nations unity to save salmon

VICTORIA — A beam of sunlight poked through the log beam roof of Victoria's Mungo Martin House, creating smoky shadows as Indigenous dancers circled a fire in a celebration of wild salmon.
'You never know what the day will bring': Coquitlam RCMP free bear trapped in garage

'You never know what the day will bring': Coquitlam RCMP free bear trapped in garage

Coquitlam RCMP officers helped the trapped bear escape through a side door
B.C. man fined for 2021 killing of grizzly bear in Squamish

B.C. man fined for 2021 killing of grizzly bear in Squamish

The provincial government banned the hunt in 2017.
Canada to ban open net fish farms in B.C. by 2029

Canada to ban open net fish farms in B.C. by 2029

The Canadian federal government says it will ban open net salmon farms in British Columbia starting in 2029 in a plan that will renew more than 60 licences across the province for another five years.