Tag: Wildlife

Local bears are clocking in for garbage duty 

City of Powell River Sage Daniels -
The City of Powell River is reminding residents to secure garbage and other attractants, as bear season progresses. 

New documentary about Cortes Island beavers available online

Environment Sage Daniels -
The Strathcona Regional District has announced the release of a new documentary highlighting the beaver coexistence project at Kw’as Park on Cortes Island.

Public consultation process launched for Powell River’s wildlife attractant bylaw

City of Powell River Nathan Maley -
Public feedback is being sought on Powell River’s draft wildlife attractant bylaw. 

Public to weigh in on Powell River wildlife bylaw

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
The law will give bylaw officers more power to act on people feeding all wildlife.

Texada Island grizzly bear shot and killed by member of the public, COS investigating

Fish & Wildlife Nathan Maley -
The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) is investigating after the grizzly bear on Texada Island was shot and killed...

Fish cleaning stations closed at North Boat Harbour

News Justin Goulet -
Concerns about a sea lion have prompted the closure of the fish cleaning stations at North Boat Harbour. Manager...

Managing bear attractants

News Justin Goulet -
Conservation officers in the region are reminding people to make sure garbage and recycling is not accessible by wildlife. A...

Cougar encounters still a problem

News Justin Goulet -
Most bears have moved into their dens for the winter, but there are plenty of cougars out and about....

Active start to the fall season for BC conservation officers

News Justin Goulet -
The BC Conservation Officer Service had a busy start to the fall this year. Deputy Chief Chris Doyle provided a...

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2026 BC Election
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First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
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Real Estate
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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
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Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

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Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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