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Number of B.C. black bears killed by conservation service drops to record low

Number of B.C. black bears killed by conservation service drops to record low

The number of bears dispatched in 2024 dropped by almost 50 per cent compared to 2023
3 orphan bear cubs evade rescue in Sooke, Wild Wise appeal for public's help

3 orphan bear cubs evade rescue in Sooke, Wild Wise appeal for public's help

The triplets have moved on from an inaccessible tree, which had made retrieval impossible for wildlife groups
Adverse weather prompts Juan de Fuca Provincial Park closures

Adverse weather prompts Juan de Fuca Provincial Park closures

Affected areas will remain closed until the B.C. Ministry of Environment determines extent of the damage
3 months later. Sooke Potholes wildfire officially declared 'out'

3 months later. Sooke Potholes wildfire officially declared 'out'

The Old Man Lake fire was first discovered on July 22
Flooding closes Sooke river access, shuts down Renfrew water treatment

Flooding closes Sooke river access, shuts down Renfrew water treatment

District of Sooke opens its seasonal sandbag station in Ed Macgregor Park Parking Lot
B.C. Parks Foundation purchases 200 acres for preservation in the South Island

B.C. Parks Foundation purchases 200 acres for preservation in the South Island

The organization plans to protect land from future development
Parks and trails reopen as wildfire still smoulders north of Sooke

Parks and trails reopen as wildfire still smoulders north of Sooke

Work expected to continue into fall on Old Man Lake fire
4 fire halls quickly douse fast-moving grass fire in Otter Point

4 fire halls quickly douse fast-moving grass fire in Otter Point

Fire danger rating is extreme for western communities not far from raging wildfire
$1.6M purchase protects south Vancouver Island waterfront

$1.6M purchase protects south Vancouver Island waterfront

68.5 hectares of land next to East Sooke Park acquired using Old Growth Nature Fund
Crash slows traffic on Highway 14 in Sooke

Crash slows traffic on Highway 14 in Sooke

Vehicle incident between Impala and Kangaroo roads
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