Feeding may be cause of Vancouver raccoon encounters
It is illegal to feed wildlife in Vancouver on public and private property – and it may be the cause of a series of negative encounters with raccoons.
August 9, 2023
Tag: Vancouver
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
Plans for coexistence in Stanley Park released by staff
Park Board staff last night presented their next steps and strategy for coexisting with coyotes in Vancouver’s Stanley Park.
March 1, 2022
The Fur-Bearers’ statement on Stanley Park coyotes
Following the announcement that more coyotes will be killed, we are left feeling anger, sadness and frustration that opportunities to prevent this outcome were ignored or missed.
September 2, 2021
Four coyotes killed in Stanley Park
The BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) has killed four coyotes in Stanley Park and will continue using trapping and killing more. The live traps being
July 15, 2021
UPDATED: Vancouver Airport killing rabbits
Your voice made an impact! YVR commits to finding new solutions to rabbits near airport.
June 23, 2021
Vancouver targets new feeding wildlife by-law
The Fur-Bearers support tools like by-laws to prevent and mitigate negative wildlife encounters in communities.
April 1, 2021
Coyote survey to understand public perceptions in Vancouver
University of British Columbia students working with Dr. Kristen Walker and Stanley Park Ecology Society.
March 23, 2021
Vancouver catio tour will be the cat’s meow!
The BC SPCA has created a self-guided tour on June 9, 2019 to show off catios of all shapes and sizes in the Vancouver area.
June 5, 2019
2019 Children’s Animal Welfair a success!
Hundreds of children learned about wildlife and the environment at the second Children’s Animal Welfair hosted at Science World in Vancouver.
May 27, 2019
Rats! Responding to rodents responsibly
Three things to consider when looking for humane strategies and options in managing rats in homes and businesses.
January 17, 2019
The Fur-Bearers are hiring a summer student! Apply by May 30!
The Fur-Bearers are hiring a summer student for the position of Admin & Membership Assistant!
May 2, 2018
Announcement: we’re moving!
We’re doing the same work and continuing to advocate for the animals.
March 6, 2018
One dam good field trip for Vancouver ESL class
New Canadians working to improve their English-language skills received an environmental lesson that took them into the (urban) wilds. Lesley Fox, Executive Director of The
April 25, 2017
Messages of co-existence strong as beavers settle in at Olympic Village
Two fur-bearing friends have found a new home in Vancouver’s Olympic Village, and they’ve caught the hearts and minds of animal lovers around the world.
January 7, 2016
