Animal Stories

Cat colonies receive helping hand in qathet region

Rescue organization starts initiative for feral felines

Feb 6, 2024 6:45 PM Read more >

What to do if I find a bat in my blinds?

BC Community Bat Program seeking data from folks who have or haven’t found bats in outdoor roll-up blinds or awnings.

Feb 6, 2024 3:16 PM Read more >

B.C. man praises guide dog for bringing him home after being dropped off at the wrong place

Vernon resident Roland Croteau gave his service dog Dodger a big hug when he got home.

Feb 6, 2024 9:31 AM Read more >

Stowaway cat returns to Sechelt after barge journey to Victoria

Duchess was discovered and turned over to animal control in Victoria after an unexpected adventure

Feb 6, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Bachelor party off Oak Bay: Sea lions gather and make a racket

“They’re farting, belching, roaring and growling … it’s quite the scene.”

Feb 6, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Eight months in jail for B.C. man who attacked stranger out walking his dog

The 63-year-old victim had undergone heart surgery a few weeks earlier and was in fragile shape.

Feb 5, 2024 12:19 PM Read more >

'Zombie deer disease' sends biologists on a hunt for answers

The fatal degenerative brain disease is spread in deer, elk and moose. Crucially, say some conservationists, it could impact endangered caribou.

Feb 5, 2024 10:03 AM Read more >

Retired Okanagan teacher travelling the world judging pigeons

Brian Krog is an expert who's been selected to judge pigeon acrobatics for the World Cup Roller Fly 2024.

Feb 5, 2024 4:15 AM Read more >

'Mad cow disease for deer': First cases of fatal brain disease found in B.C.

Tests on two deer near Cranbrook, B.C., came back positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) — a fatal degenerative brain disease that affects animals in the deer family.

Feb 1, 2024 12:21 PM Read more >

Microchipping furry friends a frontline defence in dognapping

Identification is the number one safety precaution when it comes to pet abduction, says CEO of the Regional Animal Protection Society.

Jan 31, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >