BIRD RESCUE – Police free hawk stuck behind grill of truck
Police officers never truly know what unique situations they will encounter day to day. Last Friday (June 4, 2021) in Clinton, two RCMP officers never would have guessed they [Continue]
Wildlife
EDITORIAL – Please tell us killing the black bear is a last resort
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. FAR BE IT FROM ME to tell conservation officers how to do their job but I’ll do it anyway. There’s a broken trust between COs and [Continue]
IN THE LEDGE – ‘Will finance minister offset costs imposed on Wildlife Park?’
Debate in the B.C. Legislature on Monday, May 28, 2018 during Question Period between Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and Finance Minister Carole James: T. Stone: For [Continue]
Smoke, noise accompany several fires
NEWS/ WILDFIRES — Smoke drifted over Kamloops and nearby communities on Sunday afternoon from wildfires in the region, accompanied by the noise of air tankers. The fire, [Continue]
Presentations on wildlife
WildsafeBC and the City of Kamloops will present a series of free presentations regarding wildlife in the Kamloops area. The Bear Facts Tuesday, Aug. 19, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. [Continue]
Evacuation alert removed from Botanie Creek wildfire area
NEWS/ WILDFIRES — The evacuation alert for the Botanie Creek wildfire north of Lytton will be lifted effective 8 p.m. today (Sunday). The alert was left in place after the [Continue]
More help on the way, so is temporary respite in weather but forests still dry
NEWS/ WILDFIRES — More help is on the way. An increase in fire activity around the province has prompted the Wildfire Management Branch to request the help of 200 [Continue]
Quesnel wildfire reaches 1,600 acres, forces evacuations
NEWS/ WILDFIRES — A wildfire west of Quesnel had grown to 1,600 hectares by 9:20 p.m. Sunday, forcing the evacuation of two people from a fishing lodge and 66 residents of [Continue]
Bears, cougars, coyotes wake up for spring
NEWS/ WILDLIFE — With summer on its way, British Columbians are not the only ones getting ready for the warm weather. Bears are coming out of hibernation and other animals, [Continue]
Help sought in investigation into illegal killing of eight bald eagles, one golden eagle in area
NEWS/ WILDLIFE — The Conservation Officer Service is requesting the public’s assistance in their investigation into the illegal killing of nine eagles in the Kamloops [Continue]
New two-pronged provincial strategy for wolf management revealed; populations ‘stable’
A new two-pronged provincial strategy for reducing wolf populations was released today. In most areas, “sustainable hunting and trapping opportunities” will involve [Continue]
Program reduces human-wildlife conflicts
NEWS — The provincial government will provide $275,000 to WildSafeBC to reduce human-wildlife conflicts. Lands and Forests Minister Steve Thompson made the announcement at [Continue]
Should an end be put to the keeping of Orca whales in captivity for our entertainment?
ARMCHAIR MAYOR’S POLL — A California bill that would have banned the keeping of orca whales in captivity was delayed this week but it sparked a new debate. Is it time to [Continue]
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