Fish & Wildlife

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Province responds to concerns around Omineca wildlife rehabilitation

No blanket wildlife rehabilitation and release prohibition is in effect for the Prince George area.

Wildlife shelter raises alarm over Omineca animal rescue changes

The Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter is voicing concerns around recent changes in the Omineca region impacting the rescue of young animals needing help.

Funding announced for salmon hatcheries across north and central B.C.

One of these new hatcheries will be located in Prince George along the Nechako River, another will be located on the Kitwanga River in the northwest, and the final hatchery will be located east of Williams Lake. 

Wildlife advocates call for long-term solutions as B.C. renews protection order for Salmon River

B.C. has issued a second protection order for the Salmon River as low water levels threaten more than 200 chinook salmon.

Osprey nests safely relocated by BC Hydro crews near Williams Lake

As ospreys return to BC for Spring, BC Hydro crews are busy helping them find safer places to nest.

Online video sparks investigation from Conservation Officers

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is looking for more information about a bear feeding case in Smithers.

Road Safety at Work urges drivers to look out for wildlife

Road Safety at Work is reminding drivers to be on the lookout for four-legged pedestrians this spring. 

A Rocha Houston pivoting its strategy to grow funding

The Buck Creek Hatchery and Nature Centre in Houston is working through recent struggles with securing and finding funding.

Haida Gwaii fishing guide fined $12,000 for catching too many fish, providing false documents

A British Columbia fishing guide has been fined $12,000 after being caught with too many fish and providing false documents to federal officers, Fisheries and Oceans Canada said Thursday.

Man suffers non life threatening injuries following bear attach in Vanderhoof

A man was attacked by a grizzly bear on a rural property in the Vanderhoof area last night (Monday).

Cub rescued from Heffley Lake arrives at Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter

The Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter saw an early start to its bear cub rescue season with its first resident arriving on Wednesday.
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