Vancouver Island Bear Cubs Thrive After Mom's Death

0:00It's April 6th. Welcome in. This is Canada News today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Two young black bear cubs got a lifeline at a wildlife sanctuary on Vancouver Island after their mom turned up dead in the den. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Center in Arrington scooped them up, marking their first rescues of 2026. Folks out in the wild spotted the tiny orphans and got them to safety quick. Turns out, the mother likely filled victim to a predator attack, which is rough, but not uncommon up there. The center's team jumped in right away to give these cubs the care they desperately needed. The sanctuary folks are thrilled. The public stepped up, turning a tragedy into hope for the bears. It's a reminder of how human awareness can make all the difference in the wild. Since arriving, these cubs have packed on serious weight, ballooning from one and a half kilograms each to nearly five and a half. They're thriving, eating white chumps and growing by the day. Black bears in British Columbia usually hibernate

1:01four to six months, popping out around April, but Vancouver Island's milder weather means they might. Emerge even sooner. Keep an eye on these little fighters. They're set to roar back into the wild stronger than ever.