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Grizzly attack in B.C. likely 'defensive', bears to be spared, investigators say

Grizzly attack in B.C. likely 'defensive', bears to be spared, investigators say

British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly attack on a couple in the province's Interior over the weekend was likely "defensive in nature," and it's unlikely the bears were stalking people.
Scientifically proven mental health benefits of having a pet

Scientifically proven mental health benefits of having a pet

Whether it's the wag of a tail or the purr of contentment, pets have an uncanny ability to lift our spirits.
Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.

Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.

SMITHERS — A British Columbia man suffered minor injuries after fending off a cougar attack by punching the animal in the face in the province's northern Interior.
Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.

Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.

SMITHERS — A British Columbia man suffered minor injuries after fending off a cougar attack by punching the animal in the face in the province's northern Interior.
Man seriously injured in B.C. grizzly bear attack in Kootenay region

Man seriously injured in B.C. grizzly bear attack in Kootenay region

CRANBROOK — A man has suffered "significant" injuries after a grizzly bear attack in the British Columbia Interior. The province's Conservation Officer Service says in a post on Facebook that the attack happened at about 4:30 p.m.
Whistler COS issues alert after coyote bites off-leash dog

Whistler COS issues alert after coyote bites off-leash dog

Public advised to avoid Hot Dog Alley trail and keep dogs on-leash
Convicted bear feeder fails to show for sentencing in North Vancouver court

Convicted bear feeder fails to show for sentencing in North Vancouver court

A 59-year-old man was convicted on two Wildlife Act charges after being caught on camera leaving piles of food in an area frequented by hikers, dog walkers and anglers
Miniature ponies calm anxious travellers at YVR

Miniature ponies calm anxious travellers at YVR

Vancouver International Airport is the first Canadian airport to bring ponies to its terminal.
Danielle Smith backs 'better way' than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu

Danielle Smith backs 'better way' than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says authorities should be looking for a “better way” than a mass cull to deal with a British Columbia ostrich farm that suffered an outbreak of avian flu.
'Heartbreaking': Richmond animal charity targeted in $95K donation scam

'Heartbreaking': Richmond animal charity targeted in $95K donation scam

A fake estate donation has saddled RAPS with unexpected debt, prompting the non-profit to warn other charities.