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Baby boom: A record 86 Vancouver Island marmot pups born in alpine this year

Baby boom: A record 86 Vancouver Island marmot pups born in alpine this year

It’s the highest number for wild-born marmots since 2011, when 75 babies were born
A bird caused a power outage affecting 17,000 BC Hydro customers in Metro Vancouver

A bird caused a power outage affecting 17,000 BC Hydro customers in Metro Vancouver

Our feathered friends sometimes cause massive power outages...but these incidents are rare.
Security camera catches black bear relaxing in B.C. family's swimming pool

Security camera catches black bear relaxing in B.C. family's swimming pool

"He just sort of pulled back the pool cover and got in."
Unique fish located in qathet region has global significance

Unique fish located in qathet region has global significance

Population vulnerable due to threat from invasive species
Elephant seals off B.C. coast used sonar equipment as 'dinner bell': Researchers

Elephant seals off B.C. coast used sonar equipment as 'dinner bell': Researchers

VICTORIA — Scientists said new research shows how northern elephant seals used sonar from a deep sea research facility off the British Columbia coast like a "dinner bell" as they hunted for prey.
Grizzly bear sighting in Gibsons prompts caution

Grizzly bear sighting in Gibsons prompts caution

Residents asked to be good with animal husbandry
Weekend grizzly attack in Alberta linked to fatal attack three years ago

Weekend grizzly attack in Alberta linked to fatal attack three years ago

MADDEN, Alta. — Alberta officials are warning residents of a hamlet to be vigilant following a recent grizzly bear attack by an animal they say killed a person three years ago.
B.C. coastal strategy not enough to curtail waterfront development

B.C. coastal strategy not enough to curtail waterfront development

Natural systems play an important role in protecting coasts and capturing carbon in the atmosphere, says World Wildlife Fund Canada.
Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Underwater noise from ships and industrial activity interferes with fish, invertebrates and more, but it's best known for its effect on the ability of marine mammals.
Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Here's what to do when you see a bat and when to act.