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Cougar attacks seven-year-old boy in B.C., mother pries its jaw open

Cougar attacks seven-year-old boy in B.C., mother pries its jaw open

The father of a seven-year-old boy who was attacked by a cougar in a small lakeside community on 鶹ýӳIsland is crediting his wife's quick actions for their son's survival.
Watch Grouse Mountain's grizzly bears emerge from hibernation (VIDEO)

Watch Grouse Mountain's grizzly bears emerge from hibernation (VIDEO)

Grouse Mountain’s resident grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, have emerged from hibernation following a 128-day winter dormancy.
Young B.C. boy attacked by cougars expected to recover

Young B.C. boy attacked by cougars expected to recover

A Lake Cowichan boy who was mauled by two cougars Friday afternoon has been released from hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. The site of the attack. “His injuries weren’t particularly threatening,” B.C. Conservation Insp.
Off-leash pig spotted strolling in a Metro 鶹ýӳpark (PHOTOS)

Off-leash pig spotted strolling in a Metro 鶹ýӳpark (PHOTOS)

Now there’s something you don’t see every day – a pig out and about at a local park.
This sloth at the 鶹ýӳAquarium has unexpectedly adorable ears (Photos + Video)

This sloth at the 鶹ýӳAquarium has unexpectedly adorable ears (Photos + Video)

The Aquarium also shared a painfully cute video of Hurricane stating how, "They've remained hidden long enough. The world NEEDS to know about sloth ears."
Federal government announce five-year B.C. salmon restoration fund to rebuild wild stocks

Federal government announce five-year B.C. salmon restoration fund to rebuild wild stocks

The federal and British Columbia governments announced a five-year partnership program today to protect wild salmon habitat and restore stocks.
This raccoon snuck into a BC Hydro truck to grab lunch and a nap (VIDEO)

This raccoon snuck into a BC Hydro truck to grab lunch and a nap (VIDEO)

A BC Hydro truck was the unlikely location for a stolen lunch break and nap for an enterprising critter. The utility agency shared a short video clip on Twitter Monday showing a raccoon that had snuck into a truck on the job in Burnaby this weekend.
From horse defamation to rogue racoons, these Animal Law experts have seen it all

From horse defamation to rogue racoons, these Animal Law experts have seen it all

Two 鶹ýӳwomen who specialize exclusively in animal law will lead an animal law course at the University of B.C.’s Allard School of Law in September.
Scientists warn of ecosystem consequences for proposed B.C. seal hunt

Scientists warn of ecosystem consequences for proposed B.C. seal hunt

A British Columbia group wants to revive the seal and sea lion hunt on the west coast, provoking a debate about the controversial practice and prompting scientists to warn of consequences for the ecosystem.
There were 39 cougar sightings in the Tri-Cities in February alone

There were 39 cougar sightings in the Tri-Cities in February alone

Cougar sightings have increased dramatically in the last month, according to the Ministry of Environment and officials say weather may be the reason why.