Animal Stories

Spotted skunks, beaver-rats, and lion-hearted kittens: Here are the top 10 animal stories of 2023

One of these animals looks like a beaver crossed with a rat and lives in Metro Vancouver.

Dec 30, 2023 2:40 PM Read more >

A year of whales: The most thrilling and majestic sightings in B.C.

The magnificent mammals wowed onlookers and made for picture-perfect moments.

Dec 30, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

This invasive ant species in Metro Vancouver has a sting that feels like fire

Native ants are harmless but these can cause biting pain and fluid-filled blisters that scab over.

Dec 29, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

B.C. care facility gets kitten as a Christmas present for their 50 long-term residents

"Everyone is happy to welcome Lacey to the family," says the program coordinator at Dr. Andrew Pavilion in Summerland.

Dec 28, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

New orca calf spotted in Puget Sound with endangered southern resident killer whales

The Center for Whale Research said the new calf, spotted in Puget Sound on Tuesday, looks to be just a few days old.

Dec 28, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Why are vet care costs so high?

Basic rules of supply and demand apply here, as everywhere.

Dec 27, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

'Do you know me?' BC SPCA looking for owners of lost Richmond rabbits

One of the rabbits was found on Boxing Day along Steveston Highway.

Dec 27, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Here are some of our favourite animal stories of 2023

Bears, elk, eagles, dogs and whales all featured in some of our best-loved reporting from the North Shore

Dec 25, 2023 11:56 AM Read more >

Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

The PETA Foundation has written a series of alternate food options to help stop the spread.

Dec 24, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Difficulty killing last few fallow deer will determine project cost: Parks Canada

Most of the cost and effort will be dedicated to locating the final few deer, the agency said

Dec 22, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >