Alanna Kelly
Vancouver Is Awesome
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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'They were frozen': Abandoned pet bunnies found inside box along B.C. street
An animal rescue society is taking care of three pet bunnies after they were found freezing in a box in Vancouver's West End neighbourhood. → Read More
'Ghost ship!': Puzzling ocean spray off B.C. coast captured on video
A woman was confused by what she witnessed on Vancouver Island after she filmed water spraying like a waterfall over the ocean. Some said 'ghost ship.' → Read More
'Dystopian nightmare': Telus security necklace ad faces criticism
An Simon Fraser University criminology professor says the Telus SmartWear technology pendant necklace is creating a false sense of security for customers. → Read More
Turning clocks forward comes with risk on the road, B.C. safety expert warns
Daylight Saving Time is back this weekend and it's being linked to a greater risk of crashes on the road. → Read More
Closing B.C.’s backcountry not ‘feasible’ despite death toll hitting 12
This year’s death toll is above average as B.C.’s avalanche season — which is only at the halfway mark — has already claimed 12 lives. → Read More
'It's a gull': Expert weighs in on viral motionless B.C. bird
A bird expert at the University of Washington has chimed in on the viral Surrey video. → Read More
Photos: Woman captures northern lights from plane over B.C.
The northern lights put on a show across British Columbia Feb. 26, 2023. Sightings came in from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the Interior. → Read More
Droves of pandemic puppies being seized and surrendered, says BC SPCA
With demand dropping, many backyard breeders in B.C. are unable to sell their puppies. This has resulted in more seizures and surrenders, says the animal welfare organization. → Read More
'This is a scam': Fraudsters using fake Service Canada letter to demand money
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning the public about a new scam. → Read More
Is it a UFO? Canadian expert shares tips to identify objects in the sky
Canadian science writer Chris Rutkowski has devoted his career to writing about unidentified flying objects and thinks people should play close attention. → Read More
At a 'loss for words': B.C. photographer captures breaching whales near Stanley Park
A Surrey, BC photographer was surveying birds when he spotted a pod of killer whales breaching in the Burrard Inlet. The orcas stayed about 30 minutes. → Read More
Stick it to your ex: Send them a cactus for Valentine's Day
Do you want to send them a thorny momento to remember you? → Read More
Canadians among the worst drivers in the world, study shows
New research from Compare the Market states that Canada is within the top 10 countries in the world with the worst drivers. But not as bad as Americans. → Read More
Injured humpback whale that swam from B.C. to Hawaii 'likely' dead
A humpback whale that swam to Hawaiian breeding grounds with an injury that left her spine in an unnatural “S” shape has not been seen since Dec. 11. → Read More
Illegal fishing mission in B.C. leads to hundreds of crabs being set free
DFO investigated the waters of Boundary Bay near White Rock, BC and found hundreds of illegally set crab traps. Crabs, included Dungeness, were set free. → Read More
Viral photo of stranger helping woman shows the 'spirit of the Sunshine Coast'
A woman offered to help a stranger at a Sunshine Coast grocery store. The moment was captured in a picture, which received many positive comments online. → Read More
Educated backcountry skiers won't risk their lives, says SAR manager
A B.C. search and rescue manager cautions the public to think twice about heading out into the backcountry right now, following five avalanche-caused fatalities this month. → Read More
'Scariest moment of my life': Baby B.C. moose rescued after getting trapped in wire fence
Two moose have been rescued by Good Samaritans in B.C. this week. → Read More
'Once in a lifetime': B.C. couple rescues moose stuck in fence
A couple driving along Princeton Summerland Road in Interior BC spotted a moose in distress and was able to rescue it after it became stuck in a fence. → Read More
'Pick your battles,' warns B.C. backcountry skier amid risky avalanche conditions
The national public safety organization warns outdoor recreationalists to use extreme caution when heading out into the backcountry, following 5 deaths. → Read More