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CBC
07-08-2025
- CBC
Conservation officers issue thousands of dollars worth of fines over B.C. Day long weekend
Dozens of people across B.C. have a ticket burning in their pockets. Conservation officers say they handed out tens of thousands of dollars worth of tickets for violating campfire bans over the B.C. Day long weekend. CBC's Dan Burritt spoke with reporter Renée Lukacs about the flurry of fines.
CBC
29-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
B.C. grizzly attack that seriously injured man was 'defensive,' officials say
A man is recovering in hospital following a grizzly bear attack near Creston, B.C., on Saturday. Provincial conservation officers determined the animal's behaviour was defensive in nature. Arnold DeBoon, the mayor of Creston, says the attack is worrisome but shouldn't deter people from exploring the area, and he encouraged increased education around bear warning signs.
CTV News
23-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Lone wolf in K-Country not afraid of people: Alberta Parks
Alberta Parks says a lone grey wolf, believed to have become food-habituated, has been seen approaching campground and roadways in Kananaskis Country. (Pexels) A lone wolf is causing problems in Kananaskis Country, the provincial government says. In a statement to CTV News, Alberta Parks said it has received reports of 'increased encounters' with a lone grey wolf in Kananaskis Country. The animal appears to have lost its fear of people and has been seen numerous times in campgrounds and along roadways. 'While we cannot confirm what has caused this behaviour, the wolf may have accessed or received human food or rewards from the public, potentially leading to it becoming food-conditioned,' officials said. 'Food-conditioned animals are at higher risk for being involved in human-wildlife conflicts. For this reason, we ask that the public never feed or approach wildlife.' The province said conservation officers and Alberta Parks staff are monitoring the situation and are taking steps to discourage the wolf from approaching people. No closures have been associated with the behaviour of this animal. All sightings of this wolf or other food-habituated wildlife should be reported to Kananaskis Emergency Services at 403-591-7755.
CBC
16-07-2025
- CBC
Controversial grizzly bear shot dead on Texada Island
B.C. Conservation officers say a grizzly bear that had caused problems in the past and had been relocated several times has been shot dead after making an appearance on B.C.'s largest Gulf Island. The five-year-old male showed up in late May on Texada Island, about 100 kilometres north of Vancouver near Powell River. CBC's Maryse Zeidler has more
CTV News
15-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
NCC closes Leamy Lake beach due to ‘possible spill'
Lac Leamy Beach is seen in this undated photo. (CTV News Ottawa) The National Capital Commission (NCC) says the beach at Leamy Lake Park is closed until further notice because of a 'possible spill.' Conservation officers are investigating. The NCC says swimming is prohibited during the closure and other water activities are not recommended. It's unclear what might have spilled in the lake. CTV News Ottawa has reached out to the NCC for more information. The NCC says the park, pathways, and picnic areas remain accessible, and parking will be free for the duration of the closure. The beach will reopen as soon as water conditions allow, the NCC says.
