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Updated: Parts of Whistler Mountain reopening Sunday following cougar closures

Updated: Parts of Whistler Mountain reopening Sunday following cougar closures

'All hiking trails above the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain will remain closed to address ongoing cougar activity'
'Lucky to be alive': Hiker recounts cougar encounter in Whistler's Singing Pass

'Lucky to be alive': Hiker recounts cougar encounter in Whistler's Singing Pass

COS continues to respond to reports of aggressive cougars around Whistler
'Awestruck': Baby black bear uses dog toy to stay entertained

'Awestruck': Baby black bear uses dog toy to stay entertained

The family had thought about taking the toy down, but the bear made good use of it.
Not just the bear facts: Pemberton, SLRD events aim to help residents coexist safely with wildlife

Not just the bear facts: Pemberton, SLRD events aim to help residents coexist safely with wildlife

Hands-on workshops on June 28, an expert talk on July 11 and community outreach aim to reduce human-wildlife conflicts as bear activity increases in the Pemberton Valley
Mother grizzly, cubs spotted near Sayward; residents urged to store garbage

Mother grizzly, cubs spotted near Sayward; residents urged to store garbage

The Conservation Officer Service says it’s closely monitoring the family unit and has talked with children at Sayward School and other residents about safety precautions
COS responding to another report of aggressive cougar activity in Garibaldi Park

COS responding to another report of aggressive cougar activity in Garibaldi Park

Public asked to avoid the Singing Pass area 'for their own safety'
Orphaned baby black bear being cared for at Langley wildlife society

Orphaned baby black bear being cared for at Langley wildlife society

A small black bear was found all alone and brought to Critter Care for a chance at a 'wild life.'
New campaign encourages B.C. to 'squeal' on invasive pigs

New campaign encourages B.C. to 'squeal' on invasive pigs

"Whether you’re on the land every day or out for a weekend hike, early reporting of pigs on the land makes all the difference."
VIDEO: Dolphin pod at Willingdon Beach

VIDEO: Dolphin pod at Willingdon Beach

qathet region seeing an uptick in cetacean activity
Volunteers play music to soothe shelter animals

Volunteers play music to soothe shelter animals

DENVER (AP) — It's often said music is the universal language of humanity. Now a 12-year-old Houston boy is putting that to the test for an unlikely audience — man's best friend.