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iN VIDEO: BC Wildlife park bears getting along together
Rescued black bear Tuk and Kermode bear Clover are getting along just fine, according to…
iN VIDEO: Special feeding tubes help B.C.’s endangered marmots recover
This time of year is especially difficult for B.C.'s endangered marmot. "After six long months…
Ministry starts Coquihalla fencing project to prevent wildlife from becoming roadkill
Construction crews start work next week to build nearly 25 kilometres of new fencing along…
Nearly extinct burrowing owls near Kamloops have a new threat — photographers
There’s way more photographers in the Interior than there are burrowing owls and that’s a…
UPDATE: Bear that attacked mother, daughter near Prince George will not be euthanized
The bear responsible for an attack on a mother and daughter yesterday near Prince George…
Okanagan hummingbirds can see more colours than you can even fathom
The world of a hummingbird is more vibrant than even the human imagination. Harold Eyster,…
iN VIDEO: Injured eagle takes to the Shuswap skies once more
After almost three months in rehab, a female bald eagle has once again taken to…
Bear prowling around West Kelowna neighbourhood
A West Kelowna resident is warning others that a black bear has been spotted in…
Okanagan woman’s concern for Western painted turtles leads to turtle crossing
A Lake Country resident is spreading awareness for western painted turtles after it was discovered…
Bear found wandering into Vernon home will be euthanized
A bear that was reported to the Conservation Officer Service last week after it wandered…
Huge spike in bear sightings reported in West Kelowna area
Conservation Officers have been ramping up their efforts to reduce human and bear interactions in…
California quail in Kamloops? The Okanagan’s favourite non-resident bird may be on the move
A popular Okanagan bird, the California quail, can often be seen traipsing through neighbourhoods, recognizable…
Leave baby fawns in Kelowna alone, says Conservation Officers
With fawns being born in the City of Kelowna, the Conservation Officer Service is asking…
Employee surprised to find bear instead of customer in Revelstoke pet store
Ashley Peterson was in the back of Revelstoke’s Animal House when she heard the door…
Former Conservation Officer fired for refusing to kill bear cubs uses PhD research to win in court
A former Vancouver Island B.C. conservation officer who made headlines in 2015 after he was…
Great blue heron nicknamed ‘Hitler’ spotted trying to steal fish from West Kelowna pond
After spotting a great blue heron in her backyard attempting to steal fish, a West…
Raccoon orphans offer a reminder to not trap or relocate B.C.’s wildlife
An adult female raccoon was recently trapped and removed from an area, which meant her…
Conservation officers investigating northern B.C. wolf attack
An investigation into a lone wolf attack of a man in Port Edward, approximately 125…
Cougar sightings across the Okanagan this week; learn what to do if it’s you
There have been numerous cougar sightings throughout the Okanagan this week, prompting one local government…
West Kootenay jogger spends 2 hours up tree as bear prowls below
A West Kootenay jogger is lucky to be in one piece after he spent two…
iN VIDEO: Big brown bear spotted in Vernon backyard
Sheri Okrainetz had an unexpected visit from a brown bear yesterday morning after putting her…
Three main types of hummingbird may be spotted at your feeder, says Okanagan birdwatcher
Spring is here and Okanagan hummingbirds are buzzing at man-made feeders. If you see the…
Injured Okanagan turtle moving to rescue facility
The painted turtle that was badly injured from the sticks and stones hurled at him…
iN VIDEO: North Okanagan yard abuzz with hummingbirds
Cindy Procter won't even hazard a guess as to how many hummingbirds visit her North…