Listen Live

Province invests money to reduce human-wildlife conflict

The province is investing money to help reduce human-wildlife conflicts.

WildSafe BC is receiving $275,000 for education initiatives.

Deputy Chief of the Conservation Service, Chris Doyle says the funding will go to education and increased awareness of how to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Doyle says the partnership is a winning situation. He notes that last year, they received over 28.,000 reports of human-wildlife conflict.

Doyle says we’re heading into the time of year when there are more human-wildlife conflicts.

Doyle says the WildSafe BC website also offers tips to reduce human – wildlife conflicts.

Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet
News Reporter/Weekend Host - If you've got a news tip, I'd love to hear from you. You can contact me at [email protected] or call the news-line at (250) 331-4033.

Continue Reading

cfcp Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

Summer skier injured and rescued near Moat Lake Saturday

A skier looking to enjoy some summer powder had to be rescued after sustaining serious injuries over the weekend. 

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 

Island Health says keep cool and check on vulnerable people during heat warning

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Eastern Vancouver Island and inland areas of the island with highs of 30 degrees Celsius expected until Tuesday.

Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”
- Advertisement -