Tag: Conservation

Conservation efforts add up to more than 1,000 acres of protected land on Lasqueti Island

Two newly protected properties will connect the Lasqueti Island Ecological Reserve and Mount Trematon Nature Reserve, adding to more than 1,000 acres of protected land on Lasqueti Island.

String of cougar attacks leaves one dog dead in Port Hardy

PORT HARDY, B.C.- A dog is dead after a rash of cougar attacks on the North Island. Two attacks were...

Video of deer killing in Campbell River sparks outrage

An investigation is underway after a video of two hunters has gone viral. The video, originally posted on SnapChat, shows...

Conservation asking people to stay bear aware

There's been an increase in bear activity around the province and the Conservation Officer Service is asking residents to...

Boaters reminded to give marine mammals lots of space

DFO's Regional Marine Mammal Coordinator is asking people to make sure you give marine mammals a wide berth. A video...

Cougar encounters still a problem

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

Fishers at Comox Lake Asked To Join Conservation Efforts

Anglers who fish at Comox Lake are being asked to help with cutthroat conservation this winter. Brendan Anderson with...

COS advises residents to flag fences to protect wildlife

Conservation Officers are reminding people to make sure fences are flagged to help protect wildlife. Deputy Chief of the BC...

BC Conservation reminding users to follow rules of off-road vehicles

Conservation officers are reminding people to follow the rules when it comes to off-road vehicles. Deputy Chief Chris Doyle of...

Bears Attractants

Conservation Officers are reminding residents that some bears are still out looking for food. Officers were called out to a...

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