Animal Stories

Efforts to save orphaned 'Brave Little Hunter' orca bring a community together

“These are events that reawaken our people and our connection to the land, the water and the animals. I am not sure, but sometimes in the sad events, we gather strength. I think that is important.” — Chief Simon John

Mar 26, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

'The true north kitty': A Metro Vancouver kitty could be America's Favourite Pet

"She's really the best cat."

Mar 26, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Conservationists try to help orca calf after its mother dies in beaching near Zeballos

Orca appeared to be hunting when ebbing tides beached her.

Mar 25, 2024 12:55 AM Read more >

David Sovka: Poop and chaos: One man's stand against against rats

Right now the two most successful vertebrate species on the entire planet are in a bit of a tussle at my house, and maybe at yours, too.

Mar 24, 2024 3:49 AM Read more >

This animal is related to a kangaroo and lives in Metro Vancouver. But it shouldn't

They are the only marsupial species in North America.

Mar 22, 2024 11:40 AM Read more >

Company behind CRD biosolids sued in U.S. over health issues, animal deaths

Synagro Technologies is a majority owner in the residual treatment facility at Hartland.

Mar 21, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Unleashed dog attack highlights need for enforcement of leash rules on region's beaches

Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary covers 30 kilometres of coastline from 10 Mile Point to Macaulay Point and up the Gorge Waterway to Portage Inlet.

Mar 20, 2024 4:24 AM Read more >

Dog owner risks own safety to save pet trapped in icy river

Brian Skakun's quick actions bring happy ending to Kato's Fraser River rescue

Mar 19, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Humans drove animals to become more nocturnal, finds global pandemic study

The first-of-its-kind study analyzed 311,000 days worth of camera footage.

Mar 18, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Dog that mortally injured another dog at Willows Beach has been euthanized

Mar 17, 2024 4:10 AM Read more >