15 h. ago Texada Island grizzly found dead, days before province planned to relocate it

The province said Tuesday it had been working on a plan to capture and move the grizzly from Texada to a remote area up the coast, far away from communities. 

Events

36 h. ago Texada Island’s lone grizzly bear reportedly shot and injured by resident

The organization said it received a report from the RCMP on Monday afternoon that the bear was shot and possibly wounded by a member of the public in the Van Anda area.

Other

9 d. ago Summer outing turns tragic after toddler drowns in St. Lawrence River

A day by the water had a devastating outcome when Ontario Provincial Police responded to a toddler drowning in the St. Lawrence River last week.

Events

2 w. ago Iconic Sauble Beach sign changed overnight ahead of Canada Day

New letters reflect ownership by First Nation

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2 w. ago New proposal calls for B.C. grizzly on Texada Island to be moved to Bute Inlet

First Nations on B.C.'s coast have developed a plan to save "Tex," a grizzly bear that's taken up residence on Texada Island. The province is non-committal.

Other

2 w. ago After 21 years, Crave Cupcakes plans to relocate from original location on Kensington, adding coffee shop

Owners of iconic Calgary cupcake shop added a coffee brand to their offerings

Other

2 w. ago Ford government sends supervisors into TDSB and others, sidelining trustees

The move effectively gives the provincial government control over the day-to-day decisions of those boards, taking it away from trustees elected in October 2022.

Politics

3 w. ago Cardiac rehab study aims to bring virtual care to rural British Columbians

The hospital is in the midst of a study looking at a virtual cardiac rehab program, with the goal of one day expanding it across the province. 

Transport

4 w. ago First Nation renews offer to host Texada Island grizzly bear but province remains cool

The four-year-old male grizzly has been on the island for close to a month, after swimming across from the mainland. 

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