Animal Stories

B.C. woman sues after 'unprovoked' police dog attack

Erin Carlyle McLeod says she was sitting on elementary school steps when a police dog clamped its jaws on her arm.

May 28, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Off-leash dog hit with machete near Coombs was acting aggressively: police

Oceanside RCMP say a couple walking on a nearby trail struck the dog with a machete after it bit one on the leg

May 27, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Editorial: May is National Pet Month

Celebrate by adopting an adult dog or cat from BC SPCA - Powell River

May 26, 2024 10:36 AM Read more >

'Despicable': Dog shot in chest, found dead in B.C. backcountry

The dog was found on Hill 60 Ridge, a remote area east of Cowichan Lake.

May 24, 2024 12:12 PM Read more >

Out and About: Pets blessed at Richmond's Lingyen Mountain Temple

The Buddhist temple welcomed all kinds of family pets for the blessing.

May 23, 2024 8:29 AM Read more >

Parks Canada to spend $12M on Sidney Island deer kill, restoration, documents show

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation obtained the documents through an access-to-information request

May 23, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: Protecting wildlife begins with understanding how best to counter wildlife crimes

Interventions to prevent crime against wildlife can be effective, but significant gaps in our knowledge remain.

May 20, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Great Blue Heron returns to the wild after rehabilitation

Wildlife Rescue calls for public support during busy spring season.

May 20, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

'We think it's dire': Advocates call for better mussel prevention in B.C.

Advocates agree that mussel prevention will take work across multiple levels of government.

May 20, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Man seriously injured by B.C. grizzly bear

The man suffered extensive injuries during the attack, including multiple broken bones and lacerations to his body.

May 17, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >