Trio of bear cubs orphaned in Whistler
Experts on the ground are yet to find the cubs after mother killed in BC community.
May 7, 2025
Tag: British Columbia
When a Bear Cub Is Left Behind: BC’s new orphaned cub guidelines
What happens when someone sees a lone bear cub in British Columbia? Should they call a rehab centre? Should they intervene?
April 27, 2025
WANTED: Okanagan land owners with beavers
Beaver Corps trainee looking for a site to build pond leveller or exclusion fencing to protect road culverts in British Columbia.
April 8, 2025
British Columbia releases community-level black bear data
The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service publishes list of communities where black bears are killed by conservation officers.
February 11, 2025
Zoonotic influenzas detected on BC’s mink farms during pandemic
New research raises public health concerns about the spread of zoonotic diseases on Canadian fur farms.
January 13, 2025
UPDATED: $1,500 reward in Chilliwack bear poaching case
Paws and gall bladders removed from two black bears left floating in Harrison River, according to reports
October 9, 2024
BC partners with NGO on BC COS and bear issues
Grizzly Bear Foundation partnership a step forward in addressing long-held concerns
September 9, 2024
UPDATE: Charge laid in case of trapped dog
Pearl continues to recover from a full leg amputation following her encounter with a trap in February 2024.
September 4, 2024
The Fur-Bearers will attend UBCM Convention 2024
We’ll be meeting municipal and provincial officials, sharing important resources, and looking for opportunities to improve the lives of wildlife in British Columbia.
August 29, 2024
Impact Report: Helping Canada’s Black Bears
The Fur-Bearers developed videos, held government agencies accountable, garnered significant media attention, and sent out thousands of educational pamphlets about black bears this summer.
August 26, 2024
The Ursa Project with Katie Graves
Learn how a community group in Nelson, BC, is making an impact for local black bears!
August 12, 2024
Traps, drink lids and jars injuring BC skunks
UPSETTING IMAGES: Critter Care Wildlife Society reports numerous human-caused injuries to skunks.
August 7, 2024
ACTION ALERT: Poll shows wide support for ending fur farming in B.C.
New public opinion survey shows widespread public support for a ban on fur farming in British Columbia.
August 6, 2024
BC’s Top Ten Deadliest Communities for Black Bears
British Columbia’s Top Ten Deadliest Communities for black bears were identified by the BC COS – but the government agency wouldn’t release the location of over 50% of the black bears they killed.
July 16, 2024
Why access to community-level black bear data is so important
The Fur-Bearers is calling on the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service to proactively publish key data to help protect black bears.
July 16, 2024
Two new BC communities become “bear smart”
Achievement is noteworthy, but requires ongoing efforts to educate on and enforce policies
July 2, 2024
BC increases Wildlife Act fines
Increased fines for violations welcome, but impact for wildlife in British Columbia uncertain.
June 18, 2024
BC Supreme Court rejects lawsuits over mink farm ban
Justice dismisses lawsuits from mink fur farmers following BC ban due to COVID-19 risks.
May 9, 2024
The human impact: Wildfire season in British Columbia
Understanding how most wildfires are started can help prevent them from starting, protecting wildlife and habitat.
April 29, 2024
Trapping bycatch: Barred owl killed by Conibear trap
An owl killed by a trap in British Columbia’s interior highlights the dangers that indiscrimate traps pose to wild and domestic animals.
March 28, 2024
BC Government open to trapping reforms
Minister’s comments signals willingness to bring in changes to protect the public from trapping.
February 28, 2024
Working dog loses leg after days in trap
Family’s harrowing experience sparks calls for updates to trapping regulations – take action now!
February 26, 2024
Horse shot dead, left for bait on British Columbia trapline
Disturbing scene raises environmental and ethical questions about the use of bait on traplines.
February 20, 2024
Raccoons maimed, killed due to traps
Three raccoons were seriously injured by traps at a Mission, BC, residence. Two of the raccoons were humanely euthanized due to extent of injuries, one may survive.
January 10, 2024
