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Global News
a day ago
- Climate
- Global News
Manitoba to provide wildfire update Monday afternoon
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook The Manitoba government is set to provide the latest update on the province's wildfire situation Monday afternoon. Kristin Hayward, assistant deputy minister, Conservation Officer Service and Manitoba Wildfire Service, will be joined by Christine Stevens, assistant deputy minister, Manitoba Emergency Management Organization. They'll speak to media at 12:45 p.m. from the Manitoba legislature. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy During an update last Thursday, the province said there were 118 wildfires burning across Manitoba. Global News will stream the press conference live on this page. Story continues below advertisement


Global News
5 days ago
- Climate
- Global News
Manitoba to provide latest on wildfire conditions Thursday afternoon
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Manitoba officials are set to provide another update Thursday afternoon on the province's wildfire situation. Kristin Hayward, assistant deputy minister, Conservation Officer Service and Manitoba Wildfire Service, and Christine Stevens, assistant deputy minister, Manitoba Emergency Management Organization, will speak to media at 12:45 p.m. from the Manitoba legislature. Premier Wab Kinew renewed Manitoba's state of emergency a week ago as wildfires continued to rage in the province's north. Thousands have since been evacuated from their homes, many for the second time this summer. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Global News will stream the press conference live on this page.


CTV News
7 days ago
- CTV News
Grizzly on B.C. island shot dead, conservation officers investigating
A grizzly bear is seen fishing along a river in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park near Bella Coola, B.C. Friday, Sept 10, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward) British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service is investigating after a grizzly bear that had stalked Texada Island for more than a month was found shot dead on Tuesday. The agency says a necropsy will be performed on the tagged bear, which had divided residents of the B.C. Gulf Island and prompted public safety warnings ever since it swam over from the mainland in late May. Conservation officers travelled to the island earlier this week after the RCMP reported the bear had been shot and potentially wounded near the community of Van Anda, where the animal was eventually found. The provincial government said last month there were no orders in place to kill the bear, but said relocating the bear for a third time was not in the public's interest. 'This bear is not new to us,' Environment Minister Tamara Davidson and Land, Water and Resource Stewardship Minister Randene Neill said in a joint statement on June 13. 'The COS and provincial wildlife biologists worked together to relocate the bear twice last year, as it was initially found wandering near schools and downtown areas in Gibsons and Sechelt.' The conservation service says it relocated the bear from Gibsons in the first week of September and from Sechelt at the end of that month, and on both occasions it returned to urban areas of the Sunshine Coast within weeks. Before swimming to the island, the bear spent several days in Powell River, breaking into boats and marinas, the conservation office said. On May 22, the grizzly stalked two people walking along a Powell River trail, and they only escaped by getting in the water for 30 minutes while the animal circled back and forth on the shore, where it tore up one of their jackets before leaving. Since its arrival on Texada Island, home to approximately 1,100 people, the bear had chased livestock and showed aggression towards people, according to the province. 'These are difficult decisions, but again, people's safety is always the top priority,' the ministers said. 'While we continue to collaborate closely with our partners, including First Nations and the Grizzly Bear Foundation, the final decision regarding wildlife management is made in accordance with provincial policies to ensure public safety.' The conservation service had urged people on Texada Island to take precautions such as minimizing food attractants, carrying bear spray and travelling in groups to avoid unwanted encounters with the bear. B.C. banned grizzly bear hunting in 2017, with the exception of hunting for food, social and ceremonial purposes by First Nations. At the time, the province estimated there were 15,000 grizzlies in B.C.


CTV News
7 days ago
- CTV News
Conservation officers investigating report that grizzly on B.C. island was shot
A grizzly bear is seen fishing along a river in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park near Bella Coola, B.C. Friday, Sept 10, 2010. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward) British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says it is investigating a report from the RCMP that a grizzly bear that has stalked Texada Island for more than a month has been shot and possibly wounded. The bear has divided residents of the B.C. Gulf Island and prompted public safety warnings ever since it swam over from the mainland in late May. Conservation officers arrived on the island Monday to locate the bear and investigate the reported shooting. Cpl. Alex Bérubé with the Island District RCMP confirmed to CTV News the bear 'appears to have been shot' but provided no further details Tuesday. 'At this time, the COS cannot confirm a bear was shot or wounded,' the conservation service said in a statement. 'The bear has not been located.' The provincial government said last month there were no orders in place to kill the bear, but said relocating the bear for a third time was not in the public's interest. 'This bear is not new to us,' Environment Minister Tamara Davidson and Land, Water and Resource Stewardship Minister Randene Neill said in a joint statement on June 13. 'The COS and provincial wildlife biologists worked together to relocate the bear twice last year, as it was initially found wandering near schools and downtown areas in Gibsons and Sechelt.' The conservation service says it relocated the bear from Gibsons in the first week of September and from Sechelt at the end of that month, and on both occasions it returned to urban areas of the Sunshine Coast within weeks. Before swimming to the island, the bear spent several days in Powell River, breaking into boats and marinas, the conservation office said. On May 22, the grizzly stalked two people walking along a Powell River trail, and they only escaped by getting in the water for 30 minutes while the animal circled back and forth on the shore, where it tore up one of their jackets before leaving. Since its arrival on Texada Island, home to approximately 1,100 people, the bear has chased livestock and showed aggression towards people, according to the province. 'These are difficult decisions, but again, people's safety is always the top priority,' the ministers said. 'While we continue to collaborate closely with our partners, including First Nations and the Grizzly Bear Foundation, the final decision regarding wildlife management is made in accordance with provincial policies to ensure public safety.' The conservation service urges people on Texada Island to take precautions such as minimizing food attractants, carrying bear spray and travelling in groups to avoid unwanted bear encounters. With files from The Canadian Press


Global News
06-07-2025
- Global News
Man recovering from injuries after ‘defensive' grizzly bear attack in B.C.
British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after a grizzly bear attack in northern B.C. that the service has deemed 'defensive in nature.' According to a post on Facebook by the service, the attack took place at approximately 11 a.m. local time in a remote, fly-in location approximately 110 kilometres west of Fort Nelson, B.C., where a group was working in the area. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'The victim noticed a grizzly bear and two cubs nearby just as the sow charged,' the service wrote. 'The victim was bitten and scratched before the bear disengaged.' Members of the work group helped the man, who was flown to hospital for treatment and has since been released. The entire group was evacuated from the area. Conservation officers say the attack was determined to be defensive in nature following an investigation into the circumstances, which included interviewing both the victim and a witness. Story continues below advertisement As a result of the investigation, as well as the remote location, officials say no efforts are being made to capture or dispatch the bear.