Animal Stories

Humpbacks off Vancouver Island feature in new season of Planet Earth

Jackie Hildering, a whale researcher in Port McNeill, worked with a crew from the BBC’s to capture footage of humpbacks for Planet Earth's third season.

Dec 3, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Watch: Frolicking orcas filmed from picture-perfect vantage point

A B.C. man was treated to a show while on one of his nature walks.

Nov 28, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Eek! 7 gross pests to watch out for in Metro Vancouver this winter

You'll want to keep these pests out of your home.

Nov 27, 2023 4:50 PM Read more >

Where to donate to help Metro Vancouverites, animals in need over the holidays

Find out how you can brighten the holidays for those less fortunate.

Nov 27, 2023 3:44 PM Read more >

B.C. woman gets $800 refund for aggressive 'untrainable' dog

Two trainers found the Staffordshire bull terrier aggressive and difficult or impossible to train.

Nov 24, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

West Van Seawalk goes to the dogs as council loosens leash on restrictions

Canine companions will no longer be banned from municipality’s prized promenade

Nov 22, 2023 8:28 AM Read more >

Epic battle between octopus and sea lion captured on video

The ocean battle lasted five minutes, just 100 metres from shore.

Nov 20, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Provinces licensing wolf fur farms, B.C. group reveals

An animal rights group says the discovery was the first time anyone has found a wolf farm in Canada.

Nov 20, 2023 12:23 PM Read more >

More animals seized from farm in Cedar after second SPCA search

Thursday’s search was a follow up to one on Oct. 31, in response to concerns about the animals’ condition raised by area residents

Nov 17, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

'Abused, injured and rotting': B.C. hog farm faces renewed cruelty claims

The BC SPCA said it's prepared to launch an investigation after Animal Justice released a video alleging animal cruelty on an Abbotsford, B.C., pig farm.

Nov 16, 2023 2:17 PM Read more >