The future operator of an under-construction care home in Saanich is hailing a 'significant palaeontological find' made during excavation of the work site.
The future operator of an under-construction care home in Saanich is hailing a "significant palaeontological find" made during excavation of the work site.
According to a notice from Broadmead Care, "bison bones estimated to be approximately 13,000 years old" were discovered at the future site of Nigel House, an 88-unit facility with long-term-care, assisted-living and independent-living components slated for completion in 2024. According to Broadmead, the bones include "a complete robust left bison metatarsal, a bovoid vertebra and other small fragments," as well as "a large, robust scapula with three visible ribs."
The bones were removed from the site Wednesday and will be stored at the Royal B.C. Museum for further study, including carbon dating to determine their exact age.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Quite rare': 12,000 year old bison bones discovered at Saanich construction siteA long-term care home construction site in Saanich turned into a paleontological site after bison bones were discovered which experts believe date back at least 12,000 years.
Read more »
Ancient bison bones unearthed at Saanich construction siteBison bones that could date back 14,000 years were found during excavation for the new Nigel House, and likely come from one large animal at the time of glacial retreat, a paleontologist says
Read more »
Ancient bison bones unearthed at Saanich construction siteBison bones as many as 14,000 years old have been unearthed near Saanich Municipal Hall.
Read more »
Saanich union workers reach contract agreement with municipalityAbout 1,200 unionized workers in Saanich, B.C., have agreed on a new contract with the municipality, which will be in effect until the end of 2024.
Read more »