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Black bear breaks into unlocked car in Dentville

Black bear breaks into unlocked car in Dentville

The Conservation Officer Service said human-wildlife conflicts with black bears are lower this year than 2024 but food is the main cause for issues.
'Always a treat': Vancouver diver captures otherworldly images of ancient shark species

'Always a treat': Vancouver diver captures otherworldly images of ancient shark species

A passion for diving and marine photography led one Vancouver resident to an extraordinary meeting with a rarely seen deep-sea predator dating back to the Jurassic era.
Tale of Emerson the elephant seal inspires new children's book

Tale of Emerson the elephant seal inspires new children's book

Everyone who was quoted in stories about the elephant seal seemed to describe him as “that neighbour that everybody knows,” says author Ginger Ngo.
Man arrested in connection with alleged abuse of dog in Nanaimo

Man arrested in connection with alleged abuse of dog in Nanaimo

Police say they received more than 20 calls with information after releasing a photo of a suspect.
Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers

Giant Pacific octopus shoots video of itself after claiming camera from B.C. divers

The animal's camera work was excellent.
Updated: Mountain biker attacked by cougar in Squamish

Updated: Mountain biker attacked by cougar in Squamish

Authorities are urging the public to steer clear of certain trails around Brohm Ridge after a man was followed and attacked by a cougar.
What to do if you spot a rodent infestation in Vancouver

What to do if you spot a rodent infestation in Vancouver

Does the city handle it, or do you have to brave the critters alone?
Cat with decaying leg found in B.C. home

Cat with decaying leg found in B.C. home

A severely injured cat is on the road to recovery after being discovered hiding in a home's crawl space, wearing a foul-smelling cast.
'Reverse Goldilocks': Black bear enters Ucluelet home through dog door

'Reverse Goldilocks': Black bear enters Ucluelet home through dog door

Brandon Halvorson came back from a trip to discover his house ransacked by an unexpected intruder: a black bear that entered through the dog door and helped itself to the freezer.
Record number of early sockeye recorded in test catch in Johnstone Strait

Record number of early sockeye recorded in test catch in Johnstone Strait

On July 31, 14,550 sockeye were caught on the Johnstone Strait test fishery boat — the highest July daily catch recorded since test fishing began.