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Comment: Death of Texada Island grizzly teaches lesson in wildlife management
The incident appears to underscore a significant ­disconnect between those living with grizzly bears and external ...
shíshálh Nation mourns death of Grizzly Bear on Texada Island, calls for better wildlife coordination
The shíshálh Nation has expressed sorrow over the death of a grizzly bear, known as “mayukw,” recently found on spilḵsen (Texada Island).
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B.C. First Nation mourns death of Texada grizzly, wants better wildlife coordination
The shíshálh Nation has expressed sorrow over the death of a grizzly bear, known as “mayukw,” recently found on spilḵsen ...
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‘The public was not aware’: Texada bear advocates frustrated with lack of transparency
A day before "Tex" the grizzly bear was found dead on Texada Island, a plan to trap and relocate him was already in motion.
Logistics delayed secret plan to trap grizzly; residents say they wish they knew about it
Erik Blaney of Shishálh First Nation says it took several days to secure the right bear trap, while keeping the plan quiet. Residents say the bear might still be alive if they knew about the plan.
Alberta alters rules, making it easier for nurses to get benefits for on-the-job PTSD
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has changed the rules to make it easier for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses to get benefits when they experience job-related stress disorder.