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Klahoose Limited Forestry Partnership: FOM KLAH015
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (173+ words) Published 6: 30 am Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Notice is hereby given that Klahoose Limited Forestry Partnership is seeking public review and comment on Forest Operations Map (FOM) within Forest Licenses FOM named KLAH015 in Klahoose FSP " 948 for a 30-day period between April 29, 2026 and May…...
Pacific Seaweed Summit in Campbell River unveils tidal wave of seaweed opportunities
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (287+ words) Published 2: 30 pm Thursday, May 14, 2026 The inaugural Pacific Seaweed Summit held at North Island College this week examined the potential applications of seaweed, highlighting its diverse uses ranging from food to construction materials. The summit brought together 150 participants to the event…...
Wild Wise talk in Sayward aims to help residents learn to coexist with wildlife
1+ week, 51+ min ago (226+ words) Published 3: 15 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2026 The Wild Wise Society is hosting a presentation on May 27 in Sayward aimed at helping the public safely and respectfully coexist with black bears, grizzlies and cougars. The session will examine key behaviors of these predators…...
Baby bear cub rescued near Kamloops on World Bear Day
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (878+ words) Published 4: 50 pm Tuesday, March 24, 2026 A little bear cub was rescued near Heffley Lake on March 23, 2026, on World Bear Day. The cub was transported to Smithers where he will be cared for by the Northern Lights Wildlife Society until being released…...
Column: It's Baby Bird Season
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (673+ words) Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, March 18, 2026 By Jane Sproull Thomson The sounds of spring are back, and that means that it's Baby Season at MARS Wildlife Rescue! B. C. ! With nestlings and fledglings popping up everywhere, MARS would like to share some vital information…...
Quadra Island community rallies to protect old-growth forests and watersheds
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (165+ words) Published 5: 30 pm Thursday, March 5, 2026 The Peaceful Grannies have organised a rally for Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 to protest over-logging. (Quadra Island Peaceful Grannies/Facebook) The Quadra Island Peaceful Grannies are calling on the community to join a peaceful rally on Friday, Feb....
Efforts to deal with invasive parrot's feather in Cowichan's Somenos Creek paying off
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (482+ words) Published 2: 13 pm Monday, March 2, 2026 The Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society and its volunteers have been working hard to clear Somenos Creek of the invasive species parrot's feather. He said that since 2024, society members along with many volunteers have been cutting and…...