11 h. ago Grizzly on Texada Island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say

The bear was reported chasing livestock on June 10 and 11 on Texada Island, and the service says they've had several complaints about the same grizzly which has already been moved twice from mainland locations.

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3 d. ago Black bear killed after attacking woman in Maple Ridge backyard

Conservation officers say the bear swiped the woman on the side of the face, leaving her with serious facial lacerations. 

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1 week ago Conservation officials warn: Don't get burned by giant hogweed

London-area conservation officials are warning the public to be wary of an invasive plant which can pose serious health risks.

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2 w. ago Illegal killing of mother bear orphans five cubs near Williams Lake

B.C.'s Conservation Officer Service is investigating to find the person who illegally shot and killed a female black bear near Williams Lake, leaving behind five cubs. 

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2 w. ago Five black bear cubs near Williams Lake orphaned after mother shot, killed illegally

According to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, the sow was killed either May 24 or 25 near the community of Big Lake, which is about 55 kilometres northeast of Williams Lake.

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2 w. ago Warning issued after lone grizzly bear spotted on Texada Island

Grizzly bears are know to be excellent swimmers. Last summer, a grizzly sow was spotted with cubs on Vancouver Island after presumably swimming from the mainland. 

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3 w. ago Lightspeed Commerce sees ‘softness’ in North American hospitality

Lightspeed Commerce Inc.’s chief financial officer says the technology company has taken a “conservative” approach to forecasting for the year because economic uncertainty is swirling. With U.S. tariffs plunging much of the globe into a trade war and consumer sentiment waning, Asha Bakshani said same-store sales — revenue generated by businesses that have been open […]

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