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Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

Killing B.C. black bears doesn't reduce human conflict, finds study

The pre-print study found little evidence that lethal interventions, which often account for upwards of 500 bear deaths a year, lead to a decrease in human-wildlife conflict.
Celebrate responsibly: Halloween safety for wildlife

Celebrate responsibly: Halloween safety for wildlife

Find out if your spooky yard is safe for animals.
Montreal suburb begins controversial deer cull to reduce population in local park

Montreal suburb begins controversial deer cull to reduce population in local park

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A Montreal suburb began an operation on Tuesday to kill white-tailed deer in one of its local parks after years of legal battles with activists seeking to save the animals.
A Coquitlam man went out for a dog walk Sunday. He hasn't returned

A Coquitlam man went out for a dog walk Sunday. He hasn't returned

According to a social media post, Robert Belding’s dog was found wet at Shaughnessy Street and David Avenue in Coquitlam.
Watch: B.C. delivery driver throws package at cat's face

Watch: B.C. delivery driver throws package at cat's face

A doorbell camera captured the moment when a delivery driver decided to throw a package at a cat.
Young dog recovering after being dragged behind vehicle in Merritt: BC SPCA

Young dog recovering after being dragged behind vehicle in Merritt: BC SPCA

BC SPCA staff: "Everyone is so impressed at his resiliency."
Canada's dairy industry dumping billions of litres of milk, study finds

Canada's dairy industry dumping billions of litres of milk, study finds

The head of Dairy Farmers of Canada said dumping milk was only done 'as a last resort.'
Will hammerhead sharks start swimming in Metro Vancouver waters?

Will hammerhead sharks start swimming in Metro Vancouver waters?

These ocean dwellers are one of the most easily recognizable sharks.
Lack of salmon may not be the problem after all for endangered orcas, report suggests

Lack of salmon may not be the problem after all for endangered orcas, report suggests

Researchers spent months tracking the two whale populations' preferred food in the Salish Sea and the waters of northern Vancouver Island.
Dog survives crash, returns to help owner's grieving parents

Dog survives crash, returns to help owner's grieving parents

When 52-year-old Ian Breland was killed in a truck crash in late August, his dog Sadie was believed to be dead. too. Thirteen days later, she turned up.