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‘It’s a big deal’: B.C. conservation officers on alert after invasive mussels found in pet store aquarium
The B.C. government has spent millions of dollars since 2015 to keep lakes free of…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops photographers capture local celebrity
Kamloops photographers have been capturing photos of a local celebrity known to frequent McArthur Park.…
B.C. conservation officer fired for refusing to kill bear cubs still fighting to get job back
A B.C. conservation officer who made international headlines in 2015 when he was fired for…
iN VIDEO: Duck hunter at Kamloops’s McArthur Island Park lands a meal
A hungry lynx caught a meal at McArthur Island Park when it surprised a group…
Residents warned lynx are hunting pets, urban chickens in Kamloops: conservation service
Backyard chickens may be part of the reason behind the recent increase in wildcat sighting…
Lack of snow may be reason for rare lynx sightings in Kamloops
The lack of snow may be behind the recent sightings and rescues of lynx in…
Hunter fined nearly $5,000 for poaching bull moose in Okanagan
A hunter has been fined $4,900 after he was caught in West Kelowna with the carcass…
2020 West Kelowna deer reports increase, record number of springtime bears tallied by WildSafeB.C.
Over the last five years, deer reports in the Central Okanagan's Westside have been increasing…
Conservation service repeats warning after deer impaled on fence in Okanagan
Kelowna conservation officers had to euthanize two deer in recent weeks after the animals were…
Williams Lake snowmobilers fined $9,000 for riding in protected caribou areas
Two Williams Lake men received a $9,050 fine after they were caught snowmobiling in protected…
Invermere deer rescued from Christmas lights tangle
Conservation officers stepped in to rescue a deer in a seasonal snafu in Invermere. Conservation officers…
Kelowna woman surprised to find bobcat in her yard
A Kelowna woman was surprised to see a pair of eyes glaring at her from…
Cougar spotted in Knox Mountain area of Kelowna
A Kelowna conservation officer is reminding residents we live in cougar country after one was…
iN VIDEO: Bobcat spotted out for a stroll in Kamloops
A bobcat was spotted by multiple people around Kamloops yesterday. An adult bobcat was spotted…
Two people charged for feeding black bears in Whistler
Two individuals have been charged in connection to allegedly feeding black bears in Whistler. In…
Man camping near Lillooet attacked by bear
A man sustained serious injuries to his arm after being attacked by a bear near…
People fed this B.C. black bear to get photos: Now it’s dead
The death of friendly B.C. black bear Huckleberry serves as a sad reminder of the…
iN VIDEO: B.C. Conservation officer removes jar stuck on coyote’s head
While we are used to hearing cautionary tales about coyotes, this particular animal could have…
UPDATE: Girl injured by a bear in a North Vancouver park; bear ‘food-conditioned’ says COS
A 10-year-old girl was bitten on the leg by a bear at Rice Lake Park…
Death of badger in Kamloops garden was human caused: conservation officer
Necropsy results have revealed the badger seen in a Kamloops garden this past spring died…
Violation tickets handed out for illegal dumping as concerned citizens help B.C. conservation officers catch perpetrators
A number of people are currently under investigation and could be facing fines of up…
Kamloops residents defend their four dogs against coyote attack
Four dogs and their owners fought off eight coyotes in Kamloops yesterday in a terrifying…