Animal Stories

Here are some of our favourite animal stories of 2023

Bears, elk, eagles, dogs and whales all featured in some of our best-loved reporting from the North Shore

Dec 25, 2023 11:56 AM Read more >

Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

The PETA Foundation has written a series of alternate food options to help stop the spread.

Dec 24, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Difficulty killing last few fallow deer will determine project cost: Parks Canada

Most of the cost and effort will be dedicated to locating the final few deer, the agency said

Dec 22, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Kittens being cared for after being left in a box outside Victoria SPCA

All five of the kittens have been placed in foster homes, where they will stay through Christmas until ready for adoption in two weeks.

Dec 21, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Video: Cougar family on the prowl in Port Moody 'a beautiful sight'

The video of four cougars walking along a trail was captured by a wildlife surveillance camera near the Mossom Creek hatchery.

Dec 21, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

At least 20% of deer killed on Sidney Island were native black-tailed deer

Eighteen of the animals killed in the cull, which cost $834,000 and involved shooting from a helicopter, were native black-tailed deer

Dec 21, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Starving dog recovering, SPCA says

Luffy, a two-year-old pit bull terrier came into the BC SPCA’s care, after he was found confined to a crate in a dark basement with no visible food or water.

Dec 20, 2023 1:32 PM Read more >

How to keep your pets safe this holiday season

Be mindful of potpourri and poinsettias as they can be harmful if ingested.

Dec 20, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Parks Canada says 84 deer killed in $834,000 cull using helicopter

A second phase of ground hunting is expected to take place between the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025

Dec 20, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

'Absolutely filthy': customer recounts visit to Richmond cat cafe

Catopia is known for its sold-out "dogopia" pop-up dog cafe events.

Dec 19, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >