Site C flooding highlights importance of protecting bear dens
Bears in British Columbia need stronger protections against industrial development and resource extraction.
November 15, 2023
Tag: British Columbia
City of Rossland makes pawsitive move for bears
New bylaw puts financial pressure on residents to make change for black bears and other wildlife
November 7, 2023
Why are dogs and cats getting injured and killed by traps?
Traps set for wildlife pose a danger to the public. This post looks at the circumstances behind companion animals becoming caught in traps.
October 12, 2023
Survey shows opposition to grizzly trophy hunting in BC
Trophy hunting of grizzlies was ended in 2017 and survey shows residents want it to stay that way
October 5, 2023
End cycle of killing by billing repeat offenders
Black bears are being killed in disproportionate numbers in some municipalities, while we all pay the price
October 5, 2023
Rabbits on Granville Island need your help!
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation plans to kill rabbits on Granville Island. Take action today to halt the killing.
October 4, 2023
BC rejects call to end commercial trapping of beavers
The Ministry of Forests has rejected calls to end the commercial trapping of beavers after a devastating wildlife season.
October 2, 2023
Full report: The Fur-Bearers go to the UBCM convention!
The Fur-Bearers attended the 2023 Union of BC Municipalities convention. Read our post-convention report and why this event matters for wildlife.
September 26, 2023
Open Letter: Beavers can help fight the climate crisis
Ecological benefits of beavers are well-documented in research, but are undermined by the commercial trapping licensing regime of the government of BC.
September 13, 2023
Action Alert: End commercial trapping of beavers in B.C.
The province needs to implement urgent measures to stop the commercial and recreational trapping of beavers and recognize their ecological benefits.
September 13, 2023
B.C. government killed 217 wolves in 2023, costing $1.65M
New information shows that the province of British Columbia killed 217 wolves in 2023 in its annual wolf killing program.
July 31, 2023
BC Grizzly Bear Framework: Share your voice!
British Columbia is seeking input to a draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework. Learn how to have your voice added!
July 13, 2023
Open Letter: Park Board can take proactive action for coyote coexistence
Recent media reports suggest an increase in coyote activity in the Kitsilano area. Today, the Park Board has an opportunity to be proactive and prevent negative encounters by mitigating problematic human behaviour and ensuring ecologically sound management practices are in place.
April 20, 2023
Marking the end of mink farming in British Columbia
Regulation changes under British Columbia’s Fur Farm Regulation take effect on April 1, 2023.
March 22, 2023
The Fur-Bearers submits complaint over BC wolf cull
Wildlife protection organization calls for immediate moratorium and audit of 2021-2022 wolf cull activities
December 5, 2022
BC Wolf Cull: Government contractors are killing wolf pups
New documents obtained by The Fur-Bearers reveal that government contractors are killing wolf pups in British Columbia’s wolf cull.
November 23, 2022
British Columbia claims its wolf cull is humane: is it?
The Government of British Columbia hires contractors to shoot wolves from helicopters. Should the public trust the government when it says this is humane?
November 8, 2022
Most British Columbians support mink fur farm closures
Polling by BC SPCA shows vast support, one year after closures announced due to public health concerns.
November 4, 2022
Bill introduced to protect bear dens in British Columbia
An amendment to the Wildlife Act has been proposed that would protect bear dens across British Columbia.
November 1, 2022
British Columbia permanently bans certain rodenticides
Province announces permanent restrictions for the sale and use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)
October 28, 2022
BC Wolf Cull: New documents suggest BC using ‘Judas Wolves’
The Fur-Bearers has obtained new documents that reveal how wolves are being killed by government contractors in BC’s remote wilderness.
October 25, 2022
BC must do better for black bear cubs
Skinniness should not be a death sentence for bear cubs in British Columbia. The Fur-Bearers is calling for change to protect young bears.
October 14, 2022
BC Wolf Cull: Documents reveal cruel method of capturing wolves
The Fur-Bearers has obtained documents that detail the process of capturing wolves in British Columbia’s wolf cull.
October 5, 2022
Research Rundown: The latest research about fur farming in Canada
From COVID-19 oubreaks to impacts on the environment, this post compiles research published in 2022 about fur farming in Canada.
September 13, 2022
