Orphaned Bear Cubs Get Lifeline, Gain Weight

0:00It's April 6th. This is Vancouver News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. Two orphan black bear cubs just got a lifeline at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Center on Vancouver Island. These little ones, found by folks out in the wild, are the center's first rescues of 2026. Their mom was discovered dead in the den, likely taken down by a predator. The center in Arrington, northwest of Nanaimo, stepped in quick to care for them. It's a not-for-profit spot dedicated to helping wildlife thrive up there. Staff are calling it a bittersweet win. They're always sad when animals need help, but thrilled these cubs got a second shot at life. Black bears in British Columbia usually hibernate four to six months, popping out around April, though Vancouver Island's milder weather means day. Might emerge sooner. Since arriving, the cubs have packed on serious weight, jumping from 1.5 kilograms each to nearly 5.5. They're growing fast and staying strong. With spring underway, these bears are on track for a wild future, thanks to the quick

1:04work of rescuers and the public who spotted them.