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Elephant seals off B.C. coast used sonar equipment as 'dinner bell': Researchers

Elephant seals off B.C. coast used sonar equipment as 'dinner bell': Researchers

VICTORIA — Scientists said new research shows how northern elephant seals used sonar from a deep sea research facility off the British Columbia coast like a "dinner bell" as they hunted for prey.
Grizzly bear sighting in Gibsons prompts caution

Grizzly bear sighting in Gibsons prompts caution

Residents asked to be good with animal husbandry
B.C. coastal strategy not enough to curtail waterfront development

B.C. coastal strategy not enough to curtail waterfront development

Natural systems play an important role in protecting coasts and capturing carbon in the atmosphere, says World Wildlife Fund Canada.
Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Underwater noise from ships and industrial activity interferes with fish, invertebrates and more, but it's best known for its effect on the ability of marine mammals.
Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Here's what to do when you see a bat and when to act.
Cat and kittens saved from smoky suite by firefighters

Cat and kittens saved from smoky suite by firefighters

During a check for hot spots after the fire was extinguished, a firefighter discovered a cat — and then six kittens.
This Port Moody brewery is searching for the next (furry) faces of its beer

This Port Moody brewery is searching for the next (furry) faces of its beer

A third annual contest is calling on pet owners in the Tri-Cities, and across B.C., to post a pic of their companion and collect funds for the BC SPCA.
Here's how to prevent dogs from guarding food and resources

Here's how to prevent dogs from guarding food and resources

Canines may also guard toys, their owners, sleeping locations and other things or places
More underwater microphones being installed to protect whales

More underwater microphones being installed to protect whales

Hydrophones automatically detect whale calls and clicks.
'Magical experience': Kayaker stunned by orcas in North Vancouver

'Magical experience': Kayaker stunned by orcas in North Vancouver

Kayaker Scott Suffron spotted the duo swimming through the waters of Indian Arm Sunday morning.
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