Tag: Wildlife

NIWRC’s beloved white raven passes away

Community my-comox-valley-now - July 29, 2025

The staff of North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre at Parksville are mourning the loss of Blizzard, the Centre's white raven.

Get Involved With MARS

News Justin Goulet - September 28, 2017

The Mountanaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) continues to work hard on rehabilitating endangered animals. Supervisor of Wildlife Reg Westcott says...

BC Government ends Grizzly Bear trophy hunting

News Justin Goulet - August 15, 2017

The trophy hunting of grizzlies will end later this year. Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and...

Cougar encounters still a problem

News Justin Goulet - January 29, 2017

Most bears have moved into their dens for the winter, but there are plenty of cougars out and about....

Active start to the fall season for BC conservation officers

News Justin Goulet - October 2, 2016

The BC Conservation Officer Service had a busy start to the fall this year. Deputy Chief Chris Doyle provided a...

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election October 14, 2026

B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Youths arrested following reports of dangerous e-bike use

RCMP October 14, 2026

Comox Valley RCMP have arrested several youths and seized electric bikes and scooters following reports of dangerous riding in Courtenay.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health October 14, 2026

The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Transit October 14, 2026

Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs