SPCA warns after several cats escape from homes in summer
The BC SPCA is issuing a warning after several indoor cats have escaped from homes during the summer months. SPCA
Motorcyclist killed in accident on Highway 99
An accident has claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Highway 99. On August 9, at about 6:30 pm, Squamish
Saving the woodland caribou herds in Jasper National Park
Parks Canada wildlife specialists have been working for many years to protect habitat and support the recovery of woodland caribou
Warning about ‘unusual outbreaks’ of kennel cough in BC’s dogs
The BC SPCA is warning dog guardians to be aware of what appears to be an unusual strain of kennel
21 firefighters, 3 helicopters battle new wildfire north of Squamish
As many as 21 firefighters and three helicopters are currently working to extinguish a five hectare fire north of Squamish.
Public’s help sought in finding missing Comox Valley teen
Comox Valley RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating Grace Smiley, who was reported missing on August 1. Police believe
Nanaimo man to be sentenced for illegal fishing activities near North Van
A Nanaimo-based commercial crab fishing boat master Scott Steer has again been found guilty of serious offences against the Fisheries Act.
Municipalities empowered to ban single-use plastics
Municipalities throughout the province can now move more quickly to prevent plastics from polluting their communities. Under new rules, local
Fire danger rating ‘extreme’ in Metro Vancouver regional parks
Metro Vancouver has raised the fire danger rating to extreme in all of its regional parks and greenways, and is
Crews search for missing swimmer in Lions Bay
Squamish RCMP, Coast Guard and other agencies are searching for a missing swimmer in Lions Bay. On July 21, at
New wildfire burns near Squamish
BC Wildfire Services is working to extinguish a new fire above the Woodfibre LNG site. Mill Creek fire is approximately
Half-price adoption by SPCA to create space for animals displaced by wildfire
As wildfires continue to threaten communities across British Columbia, the BC SPCA is holding a half-price adoption promotion to free
Warning about aggressive bear around Cheakamus Lake area
BC Parks has issued a warning about an aggressive bear in Garibaldi Provincial Park. There have been reports of an
Burnaby man charged for role in CRA scam
The BC RCMP Federal Financial Integrity team has secured charges against Haoran Xue, a Burnaby man, who scammed people by
Four coyotes euthanized in Stanley Park
Four coyotes in Stanley Park were euthanized by the Conservation Officers overnight and this morning. One of the coyotes was
Province to fund 22 new ambulances
BC says it acting immediately to reinforce ambulance operations by providing funding for 22 new ambulances. As many as 85
Kelowna crane collapse: Fifth body recovered from rubble
The fifth body has now been recovered from Monday’s fatal crane collapse in Kelowna. The body of the fifth victim
Unidentified Lytton dog: Do you recognize this dog?
The BC SPCA is hoping the public can help identify the owner of a stray dog found wandering alone and
Police dog stabbed to death in Campbell River
The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident near Campbell River
Accident closes Sea to Sky Highway in both directions
The Sea to Sky Highway is closed in both directions due to an accident north of Alice Lake. The assessment