May 2, 2024

New effort to protect spirit bears

A conservation group has bought the hunting rights to a big chunk of the great bear rainforest in an effort to protect BC's rare spirit bears. The Raincoast Conservation Foundation has purchased a 3,500 square kilometre hunting licence. Raincoast's Brian Falconer estimates there are 300 to 400 of the black bear subspecies living in the … [Read more...]

North Vancouver R.C.M.P. warn public to watch for bears

Police are warning North Vancouver residents to watch out for bears, now that fall is in full swing. The R.C.M.P. says they have received several calls recently of bears appearing in people's backyards, growling at doors, and causing damage. That's because it's time for the animals to start fattening up for winter. The R.C.M.P. reminds … [Read more...]