Taking

Cold snap taking a toll on B.C.’s Anna’s hummingbirds

The extreme cold that has gripped British Columbia’s Lower Mainland for almost a week is making survival tough for the littlest bird in the province.A fluffed-up Anna’s hummingbird is pictured during Vancouver’s cold snap. The Anna’s is one of five hummingbird species in B.C., but the only one that doesn’t migrate in winter. (Karin Larsen/CBC)The…

Read more

Why some pet owners are taking their felines on the cat walk — and why it’s not as easy as it looks

Cat owners are seeking ways to indulge their pets’ primal instincts with exposure to the outdoors, while ensuring they don’t pose a danger to themselves or other wildlife.Hayley Vendiola of Richmond, B.C., says her cat, Reinhardt, loves to get out and explore parks and wilderness areas. (Christian Amundson/CBC)When Hayley Vendiola, 23, takes Reinhardt for a…

Read more