These are some recent news stories about CWRC:

• • Nature’s Way Provides a Boost to Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (Truro News, April 2, 2019)
  • Roadside litter could contribute to owl injuries says wildlife rehabilitation expert (Halifax Today, Jan. 23, 2019)
  • There are more barred owls in N.S., but they’re taking a hit this winter (CTV Atlantic, Jan. 18, 2019)

• • Large number of owls being cared for at Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (Truro News, Jan. 16, 2019)

  • Rare black vulture currently visiting Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre has a few odd habits (Cape Breton Post, Jan. 7, 2019)

  • Animal sanctuary continues mission in woman’s memory (The Chronicle Herald, Jan. 7, 2019)

  • N.S. wildlife centre sees spike in barred owls being hit by cars (CBC, Jan. 3, 2019)

  • Saint Mary’s researchers studying how heavy metals hurt bald eagles (CBC, Dec. 31, 2018)

  • Great horned owl holidays over Christmas at the Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Hilden (Truro News, Dec. 26, 2018)

• Black vulture, 13 owls to call wildlife centre home this winter (CBC, Dec. 23, 2018)

• Video: There’s an unusual bird at the Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (Truro News, Dec. 20, 2018)

• Giving Tuesday helps forests, furry friends (The Chronicle Herald, Nov. 26, 2018)

• Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre benefit concert taking place at Truro Legion (Truro News, Nov. 14, 2018)

• Release of two eagles held in memory of AVC graduate Dr. Helene Van Doninck (Journal Pioneer, Oct. 14, 2018)

• 2 bald eagles released on P.E.I. to honour late N.S. veterinarians (CBC, Oct. 13, 2018)

• Atlantic Veterinary College to release bald eagles in P.E.I. on Oct. 13 (The Guardian, Oct. 9, 2018)
• Vintage Stove and Fireplace in Hilden helps out special causes (Truro News, Sep. 21, 2018)

• Cobequid Wildlife Centre continues to provide care for animals (Truro News, Sep. 20, 2018)

• Remembering former New Waterford resident Van Doninck (Cape Breton Post, Aug. 21, 2018)
• Helene Van Doninck: Hilden woman leaves a legacy of care and compassion (Truro News, Aug. 16, 2018)

• Renowned veterinarian, wildlife rescuer remembered as ‘force of nature’ (CBC, Aug. 14, 2018)

• Hilden woman who devoted her life to helping animals dies (Truro News, Aug. 13, 2018)

• Death of beloved veterinarian ‘hero’ being felt across Nova Scotia (The Star, Aug. 13, 2018)

• Former New Waterford resident honoured with national humane award (Cape Breton Post, Jul. 29, 2018)

• Hilden woman receives national humane award (Truro News, Jul. 20, 2018)

• Golden eagle back up and flying after being fished out of Atlantic Ocean in May (Global News, Jul. 1, 2018)

• Rare golden eagle found in middle of ocean, far from usual habitat (CityNews, May 7, 2018)

• Golden eagle rescued offshore gaining strength daily at Hilden rehab centre (Truro News, May 7, 2018)

• Nova Scotia centre caring for rare golden eagle found in middle of ocean (The Globe and Mail, May 7, 2018)

• Rare golden eagle recovering at Nova Scotia wildlife rehabilitation centre (Global News, May 6, 2018)

• Golden eagle rescued by crew of Cape Sable Island lobster vessel Wishful Dreams (Cape Breton Post, May 5, 2018)

• Golden Eagle recovering at Hilden wildlife rehabilitation centre (Truro News, May 4, 2018)

• Snapping turtle found crushed after road injuries released into wild (CBC, Apr. 28, 2018)
• Baby shower for furred and feathered young ones being held in Truro (Truro News, Apr. 9, 2018)
• Lead poisoning concerns expressed by New Waterford native (Cape Breton Post, Feb. 22, 2018)
• Time to start protecting Cape Breton’s wildlife (Cape Breton Post, Feb. 6, 2018)
• Adorable Groundhog Rescued From Nova Scotia Storm (The Huffington Post, Jan. 6, 2018)
• Cute critter caught up in wicked Nova Scotia storm (Global News, Jan. 5, 2018)

• Eagle becomes first repeat patient at Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (Truro News, Jan. 3, 2018)

Two roadside safety workers rescue young owl in Colchester County

Two members of a roadside safety crew saved the life of an injured young owl in Hilden, N.S., on Tuesday. Will Shelley and Chad Stephens found the owl they call “Lucas” in the ditch. “You could tell it was in distress because it was just hopping around and flopping all over the place,” said Shelley.

Another Nova Scotia eagle lost to lead poisoning

Pigeons poisoned in Truro