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Grizzly bear hunting

NHL defenceman accused of illegal bear hunt in B.C. plans to plead guilty: Crown

Clayton Stoner of the Anaheim Ducks faces five charges for a hunt in 2013, but his case was adjourned Friday.
The Canadian PressNov 13th, 2015

NHL defenceman accused of illegal bear hunting to enter plea in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — An NHL player accused of illegally shooting a grizzly bear is expected to enter a plea in a Vancouver court on Friday after several adjournments in the case. Clayton Stoner of the Anaheim...
The Canadian PressNov 12th, 2015

B.C. protesters want apology from NHL defenceman after bear killed

Dozen members of Bears Matter gathered outside provincial court in Vancouver ahead of Clayton Stoner's appearance.
The Canadian PressOct 9th, 2015

New Democrat invites Miley Cyrus to B.C. to jump into wolf-caribou debate

Invitation comes after Cyrus visited Great Bear Rainforest last month and mt conservationists.
The Canadian PressOct 1st, 2015

Anaheim Ducks player charged with illegal grizzly hunt in B.C. backcountry

VANCOUVER — An NHL defenceman charged in connection with shooting a grizzly bear on British Columbia's central coast did not meet residency requirements for the provincial hunt, conservation officers...
The Canadian PressSep 17th, 2015

Here's a letter from my MLA defending the cruel practice of trophy hunting in B.C.

Here's a letter from my MLA defending the cruel practice of trophy hunting in B.C.
Hamish StewartSep 16th, 2015
Photo of grizzly bear by Sophie Wright

Grizzly bear population at risk as B.C. Liberal government aligns with trophy hunters

Dressed in a black cowboy hat, B.C. Premier Christy Clark beams at the camera as she accepts the President's Award from the Guide Outfitters Association of B.C. The year is 2012, and the outfitters...
Claire HumeJan 13th, 2015