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Bobcat spotted prowling in West Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­backyard (VIDEO)

Bobcat spotted prowling in West Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­backyard (VIDEO)

These wild cats eat rabbits, squirrels, deer and even porcupines
Canada officially bans products containing plastic microbeads

Canada officially bans products containing plastic microbeads

In 2016, Health Canada initiated a movement to ban plastic microbeads by mid-2018. Later that year, the federal government recognized the tiny plastic additives as a toxic substance.
Study finds U.S. regulations to protect killer whales near B.C. coast effective

Study finds U.S. regulations to protect killer whales near B.C. coast effective

Orcas in B.C.. Photo Shutterstock American regulations that limit vessel noise and traffic around endangered killer whales off the West Coast are working, a new study says. The U.S.
Reservations for popular Parks Canada sites in B.C. open in early January

Reservations for popular Parks Canada sites in B.C. open in early January

It’s almost time to start planning your summer in British Columbia’s great outdoors. Photo Shutterstock As British Columbia's south coast is buffeted by the latest snow storm, Parks Canada is giving outdoor enthusiasts a reason to think about summer.
Owls are falling prey to poison in North Vancouver

Owls are falling prey to poison in North Vancouver

This owl in Ulrike Baumert’s North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­backyard was later found dead, likely from poison.
Beach cleanup yields syringes, cigarette butts and other hazardous materials

Beach cleanup yields syringes, cigarette butts and other hazardous materials

More than 200 people volunteered at English Bay on Saturday morning to make sure their beach doesn't become a dump Cigarette butts, syringes, styrofoam takeout containers and Starbucks cups are constantly being left behind at beaches, creating safety
B.C. ends grizzly bear hunt, calls it 'no longer socially acceptable'

B.C. ends grizzly bear hunt, calls it 'no longer socially acceptable'

Coastal grizzly bears. Shutterstock Hunting grizzly bears has been banned in British Columbia. The B.C. government says public consultations have made it clear that killing grizzlies is no longer socially acceptable.
For B.C.'s wildlife, glitter at Christmas is not awesome

For B.C.'s wildlife, glitter at Christmas is not awesome

When it comes to glitter, it turns out the craft item is a menace to the environment. Here's how to make your Christmas decorating more eco-friendly.
Surfrider beach cleanup happens today in English Bay

Surfrider beach cleanup happens today in English Bay

Cigarette butts, needles, take out containers and coffee cups are constantly being left behind at Vancouver's beaches... Time to clean up! A group of volunteers plans to meet today at 11:00am to clean English Bay beach.
Drones to help assess destruction, health of B.C.'s forests after wildfires

Drones to help assess destruction, health of B.C.'s forests after wildfires

Shutterstock Drones are being used to assess the aftermath of the worst fire season on record in British Columbia. Nicolas Coops, professor in forest resources management at the University of B.C.