Toronto's Harbourfront Centre hosts the 31st KUUMBA festival throughout February 2026, celebrating Black creativity, culture, and futures with multidisciplinary programming. Discover the events.
Trina Moyles' new memoir, 'Black Bear,' transforms her observations of Alberta's black bears into a profound story of sibling bonds, survival, and personal loss. Discover the journey.
A Nova Scotia mother channels grief into a book about her daughter, Natalie, who died in the devastating 2023 floods. Her story is a poignant tribute and a call for remembrance.
A California homeowner in Altadena found an unwelcome guest: a black bear had moved into the crawl space beneath his home in December 2025. Authorities were called to safely manage the situation.
A Bella Coola woman recounts a grizzly bear destroying her home weeks before a separate attack injured 11 people, including schoolchildren. Experts link rise in conflicts to hunting ban.
Ring in 2026 with a frigid dip! Metro Vancouver's polar bear swims, led by the 106-year-old English Bay event, offer a chilling start to the new year. Find times and locations from Deep Cove to White Rock.
South Korea announces a historic ban on bear breeding and bile extraction, marking a major victory for animal welfare and ending a decades-old controversial industry.
Florida's first black bear hunt in nearly a decade concluded on December 29, 2025, sparking renewed debate over wildlife management and conservation ethics. Explore the details and ongoing fallout.
A bear cub with severe burns is recovering at a wildlife shelter in northern B.C. after a dramatic rescue. The Northern Lights Wildlife Society is providing critical care.
Conservative commentator Larry Elder reflects on his powerful memoir, born from an eight-hour conversation with his father after ten years of silence. Discover the story of reconciliation and its impact on readers.
A bear cub rescued with major burns in northern British Columbia is expected to survive. Wildlife experts provide care as the animal heals. Read the full story of this hopeful rescue.
In an extraordinary wildlife event, a polar bear in northern Manitoba has adopted a second cub in the wild. Discover the details and significance of this rare occurrence.
A famous grizzly bear known as 'Split Lip' made a surprise appearance near a Lake Louise ski run during the Santa Slalom event, reminding skiers that not all bears hibernate fully. Read about the encounter and safety reminders.
A Saskatchewan woman faces charges for trafficking bear paws and gallbladders. Learn about the investigation and Canada's fight against wildlife crime.
Turkey warns Russia and Ukraine over Black Sea security after shooting down an unmanned aerial vehicle, urging restraint to prevent regional escalation. Read the latest.
Alberta's government is evaluating all options, including potentially ending a two-decade prohibition on grizzly bear hunting. Officials cite population recovery and human-wildlife conflict as key factors.
Canadian scientists have documented a rare case of a polar bear adopting an unrelated cub. This unusual behavior offers new insights into the social dynamics of Arctic wildlife.
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's memoir has surpassed one million copies sold globally. The book details her experiences and advocacy following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Edmonton Oil Kings defencemen Ethan MacKenzie and Blake Fiddler will wear special uniforms for the team's Teddy Bear Toss game next month, a beloved holiday tradition. See the unique designs.
HEROS Hockey and North Star Cares teamed up for a heartwarming Teddy Bear Toss at Max Bell arena, collecting 300 bears for donation to the Calgary Hitmen for distribution.
The Ottawa 67's held their beloved Teddy Bear Toss game, where fans showered the ice with stuffed animals for charity. See the heartwarming community tradition in action.
The Calgary Hitmen aim to collect 30,000 stuffed toys at their 30th annual Teddy Bear Toss game Sunday, seeking to break their 2018-19 record. Bears will go to 60+ local agencies.
The Lethbridge Hurricanes held their beloved annual Teddy Bear Toss event Friday night. Fans celebrated by throwing thousands of stuffed toys onto the ice for charity.
Conservation officers have ended the search for a grizzly bear that attacked children and teachers near Bella Coola. The incident occurred on November 22, 2025. Read the latest.
The Orillia Public Library shut down early after fire crews responded to a report of an obnoxious smell, later attributed to bear spray. No injuries were reported.
Hope for Wildlife announces a new sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitating orphaned black bear cubs in Nova Scotia, marking a significant expansion for wildlife rescue.
For two decades, Fabienne Colas has championed Black filmmakers, creating festivals from Montreal to Vancouver. Discover how her foundation opens doors for emerging talent.
B.C. conservation officers have captured four additional bears linked to an attack on children and teachers in Bella Coola. Get the latest details on the ongoing investigation.
A chaotic second period at the London Knights game saw 10,000 teddy bears rain down for charity. Get all the details on the annual toss and the Knights' loss.
The Kitchener Rangers' 30th annual Teddy Bear Toss saw nearly 10,000 stuffed animals rain down on the ice. The heartwarming tradition supports local charities.