Animal Stories

Pond in Campbell River to be cleared of invasive goldfish

The city began receiving reports about goldfish in the pond last year, which raised concerns because goldfish have a high reproductive rate

Oct 5, 2024 12:39 AM Read more >

North Vancouver RCMP members rescue raccoon family stuck in dumpster

‘Operation Trash Panda’ was a success, a North Van RCMP spokesman said about the unusual call they received Sept. 29

Oct 3, 2024 1:54 PM Read more >

Duncan to be home to new first-in-Canada animal behaviour centre

The group says an increasing numbers of cats and dogs are arriving in care fearful, under-socialized and needing significant behavioural support

Oct 3, 2024 4:14 AM Read more >

Chocolate labradors from qathet prepare for next competition

Dock diving is an increasingly popular sport for dogs in North America

Oct 2, 2024 8:15 PM Read more >

Update: Goat returned home, police have 'no idea how it ended up in Vancouver'

There was a goat chase Friday night

Oct 2, 2024 2:34 PM Read more >

Powell River Salmon Society prepares for annual expo

Annual event draws hundreds of students and provides opportunity for the public to see fish up close

Oct 2, 2024 11:22 AM Read more >

The goose is loose! Squamish community raises $2,000 to rescue injured goose with net gun

Efforts underway to save injured goose sporting a 33-inch arrow.

Oct 1, 2024 4:26 PM Read more >

Cougar sightings reported on UVic campus and in Saanich's South Valley Park

In the event of a cougar encounter, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service advises keeping the animal in front of you at all times.

Sep 30, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

David Sovka: Let's talk West Nile Virus. Brought to you by: mosquitoes

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control offers this solid advice to people worried about West Nile Virus: “You can lower your risk of infection by avoiding mosquito bites.”

Sep 29, 2024 3:45 AM Read more >

Squamish photographer takes third place in wildlife photo contest

Sébastien Nadeau's image of a pygmy owl earns BC SPCA nod.

Sep 27, 2024 9:49 AM Read more >