Only in Canada: Fat beaver stuck in fence falls “arse over teakettle” April 27, 2017 A chubby beaver found itself wedged between two bars of a wrought-iron fence sent Canadian wildlife officers scurrying to the rescue. The beaver, Canada’s official animal… Continue Reading
Wardens trying to crack the case of Banff’s bathroom bears April 8, 2017 It’s a bizarre case of wildlife abandonment that has Banff wardens baffled. Somehow three black bear cubs, perhaps a few months old, were found… Continue Reading
Postal worker trolls hostile cat in the most outstanding way March 31, 2017 Every letter carrier has one. Sometimes two. But there’s always that house they dread visiting. The hostile home owner. The overflowing, unchecked mailbox. The barking dog…. Continue Reading
Three charged with slapping police horse at Queen’s University homecoming October 17, 2016 Homecoming at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario has long been known for its debauchery. But this year’s partying has hit a new low. Three people… Continue Reading
Canadian cattle farmer turns ranch into animal sanctuary September 27, 2016 Mike Lanigan isn’t your typical cattle farmer. He comes from a long line of ranchers, but he’s the first to convert quit sending his cows… Continue Reading
Feathered Friends: Windsor police respond to duckling emergency May 22, 2016 Police in Windsor, Ontario, Canada recently had a tough case to crack. Officers with the Windsor Police Association responded to a call to help a gaggle… Continue Reading
Lion killed after escaping Papanack Park Zoo March 1, 2016 A zoo lion in Eastern Ontario was shot to death over the weekend after “human error” somehow allowed it to wander outside its enclosure, officials… Continue Reading
Man fined after getting caught with 40 turtles in his pants February 26, 2016 Ever wonder what the penalty would be if you got caught smuggling turtles in your pants? Well, in Canada, there’s a price to pay… Continue Reading
Ontario bans breeding of orcas in captivity January 27, 2015 In a Canadian first, Ontario has banned the captive breeding and acquisition of killer whales. The province has also introduced better protections for marine mammals… Continue Reading
Sweet! Colony of 60,000 bees that infest Niagara-on-the-Lake home saved August 8, 2014 Last summer, David Israelson and Susan Elliott suspected something was abuzz at their place in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. Only now have they found out just how sticky their… Continue Reading
