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qathet Regional District director encountered grizzly on Texada

qathet Regional District director encountered grizzly on Texada

Sandy McCormick called conservation officer service after seeing the bear in her garden
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China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

VANCOUVER — Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her "haul" on the False Creek Fishermen's Wharf in Vancouver — a bag of sweet and meaty spot prawns, live and kicking and fresh off the boat.
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Tropical bird spotted at Trial Island, far from its range in northern Mexico

Tropical bird spotted at Trial Island, far from its range in northern Mexico

Jacques Sirois, chair of the Friends of the Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary, said it appears to be the first confirmed sighting of the “magnificent frigatebird” in the capital region.
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B.C. tribunal orders payment for medical bills in dog attack

B.C. tribunal orders payment for medical bills in dog attack

The responsible dogs were shot dead during a goat attack three days later.
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'Heartbreaking': Cyclist fatally runs over baby Canada goose in Vancouver

'Heartbreaking': Cyclist fatally runs over baby Canada goose in Vancouver

The entire incident unfolded beside the gosling's siblings. A witness says the cyclist left the scene without stopping.
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Meet Eba, the whale-poop-sniffing dog

Meet Eba, the whale-poop-sniffing dog

The whale-poop-sniffing canine stands at the front of the research boat while her owners drive downwind of a path left by killer whales
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Wildlife Rescue denied federal funding during busiest season for animal care

Wildlife Rescue denied federal funding during busiest season for animal care

The rejection leaves the association with a $60,000 funding gap.
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Opinion: Do people really resemble their dogs?

Opinion: Do people really resemble their dogs?

Research on perceived similarities between people and their dogs aims to understand whether such perceptions are accurate and how they affect the relationship between people and their dogs.
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Co-existing with B.C.'s grizzlies: What experts want you to know

Co-existing with B.C.'s grizzlies: What experts want you to know

Experts weigh in on expanding populations and living alongside bears.
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Drunk man needs 50 stitches in face after being attacked by his own dog

Drunk man needs 50 stitches in face after being attacked by his own dog

The BC SPCA is investigating the incident.
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