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Canadian wildlife populations dropping in 'global biodiversity crisis'

Canadian wildlife populations dropping in 'global biodiversity crisis'

Canadian wildlife are not exempt from a "global biodiversity crisis" that is devastating worldwide animal populations, according to a stark new report by the World Wildlife Fund.
Major airlines cut ties with SeaWorld as Canada moves to ban cetacean captivity

Major airlines cut ties with SeaWorld as Canada moves to ban cetacean captivity

Air Canada and WestJet Airlines Ltd. are joining a growing wave of companies that have cut ties to SeaWorld, in sync with the spirit of a bill to ban whale and dolphin captivity and in the wake of concerns raised by animal rights advocates.
Puppies stranded for several days on side of a B.C. cliff finally rescued

Puppies stranded for several days on side of a B.C. cliff finally rescued

Two St. Bernard-cross puppies are safe and warm after being rescued from the side of a cliff in a rural area of British Columbia's Fraser Valley, east of Vancouver.
Wildlife group files complaint against B.C. conservation service for bear death

Wildlife group files complaint against B.C. conservation service for bear death

The death of a female black bear that fell from a tree after being darted with a tranquilizer has prompted a wildlife group to file a complaint with the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service.
Puppy rescued after falling into narrow, four-foot deep hole

Puppy rescued after falling into narrow, four-foot deep hole

West Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Fire and Rescue members saved a Doberman puppy that fell into a pit Saturday afternoon. The pup, named Cody, had been playing with another dog in the backyard of a home when the incident happened under the deck.
Trapped raccoon found hanging by its skin in Richmond (Warning: graphic content)

Trapped raccoon found hanging by its skin in Richmond (Warning: graphic content)

A wildlife charity is asking people to be careful when setting animal traps, after a young raccoon was found alive and hanging from a fence in central Richmond.
2 people who fed Timbits to bears and shared photos online facing charges

2 people who fed Timbits to bears and shared photos online facing charges

Two people have been charged after British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says they posted photos of themselves on social media hand feeding Timbits and hot dogs to bears.
Wildlife group calls for changes to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­dumpsters to save skunks

Wildlife group calls for changes to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­dumpsters to save skunks

Critter Care Wildlife Society is calling on dumpster owners to take measures to prevent wildlife from getting trapped in drainage holes.
Sea lion suffering from gunshot wounds to the head brought to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium

Sea lion suffering from gunshot wounds to the head brought to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium

A sea lion suffering from gunshot wounds to the head has been taken to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre for treatment.
Black bear dies in fall from tree after being tranquilized by conservation service

Black bear dies in fall from tree after being tranquilized by conservation service

A Whistler bear died last week after being tranquilized by a conservation officer, climbing a tree in Creekside and falling to her death, confirmed the Conservation Officer Service.