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Cougar sighting at Kelowna park prompts warning
A cougar warning has gone up at a regional park in Kelowna. Warning signs have…
Noticed a lot more moths this fall? You haven’t seen anything yet
If you've noticed a sudden proliferation of large moths this year, just wait — there…
iN PHOTOS: Thousands of animals using B.C. wildlife crossings
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is reporting thousands of animals are using wildlife crossings…
B.C. RCMP officers rescue baby racoon from storm drain
B.C. police officers were able to rescue a 'masked bandit' from drowning this week. White…
It will take more than fishery closures to rebuild steelhead fish population: UBC researcher
The closure of net fisheries would increase the chances of a steelhead population recovery in…
Bear poop found in Knox Mountain Park prompts warning from City
The City is reminding residents to be on the look out for bears in Knox…
iN VIDEO: House cat stalks deer in Kamloops backyard
A cat bit off a little more than it could chew when it decided to…
How dump trucks and power washers are helping save Okanagan Lake kokanee
It’s been decades since the kokanee population crashed in Okanagan Lake. While major projects like…
Man camping near Lillooet attacked by bear
A man sustained serious injuries to his arm after being attacked by a bear near…
Be prepared for a B.C. bat encounter
Now is the time of year when young bats spread their wings, and the members…
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…
Lake Country woman warns of cougar prowling her neighbourhood
A Lake Country woman is warning others about a cougar that was spotted wandering through…
Fire suppression efforts, timber extractions and highways changing life for declining mule deers
Roughly 100 mule deer are wearing tracking collars as part of the Southern Interior Mule…
Okanagan rattlesnake caught in deer netting prompts warning
A sharp-toothed predator isn't what most people imagine when they think of animal rescues, but…
Invasive grey squirrels in the B.C. Interior remain under the radar
Jennifer Reece doesn’t have any hard data to back her up, but believes that invasive…
Kamloops residents defend their four dogs against coyote attack
Four dogs and their owners fought off eight coyotes in Kamloops yesterday in a terrifying…
How Kelowna got its name from ‘grizzly bear’, despite a distinct lack of grizzlies around
The story is that Kelowna derived its name from the Syilx word for grizzly bear…
Kamloops photographers take the spotlight in two Shaw videos
Professional and amateur photographers from Kamloops have been given the spotlight in a series of…
iN VIDEO: If you run into one of B.C.’s black bears while hiking, do you know what to do?
With recent bear sightings around the Okanagan, a WildSafeBC expert is offering some advice on…
UPDATE: Bighorn sheep cause a spectacle in West Kelowna
It was an unusual day for a West Kelowna woman, who spotted a few bighorn…
B.C. aquarium’s giant octopus to be named after Dr. Bonnie Henry
B.C.'s top doctor is so famous, an octopus at a Vancouver Island aquarium has been…
Kelowna woman captures video of rare white grizzly
A Kelowna woman was driving through Banff when she managed to capture a brief video…
These careful climbers have been spotted near Summerland
Did you know that mountain goats aren't actually goats? They're a part of the antelope…