Wolves in Atlantic Canada
Genetic testing has confirmed that a large canid shot in Newfoundland this March was indeed a wolf. It is suspected…
Habitat matters for Canadian wildlife species
Thirty-five Canadian wildlife species, from whales to mosses, were assessed as at risk at the recent COSEWIC (Committee on the…
Are the rats of Vancouver a human health concern?
The CCWHC is a partner in an extensive public health assessment of rats in the city of Vancouver. Dr Chelsea…
Jasper park warns to watch for caribou herds on highway
Park staff warn about using caution when driving through areas used by caribou. A large amount of wildlife mortality is…
Grizzly Bear Poaching Conviction in Alberta
On January 31, 2012, a resident of Buck Creek, Alberta, was convicted in Drayton Valley Provincial Court of unlawfully killing…
Largest Bat Population in New Brunswick Wiped Out by Disease
Investigation of a cave in New Brunswick which is known to have the largest bat population in the province has…
The 14th Annual North American Caribou Workshop (NACW)
The 14th North American Caribou Workshop (NACW) will be held in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada from Sept. 24-28,…
Wolves in New Brunswick?
A wolf-like animal was shot in New Brunswick last week. Wolves are considered extinct in the Maritimes and one has…
67th Annual International Conference on Diseases in Nature Communicable to Man
The National Microbiology Laboratory will be hosting the 67th Annual International Conference on Diseases in Nature Communicable to Man (INCDNCM)…
Grey seal pup die-off, Hay Island, March 2012
On Sunday, March 4, 2012, a team from the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (CCWHC) Atlantic regional node investigated a…