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Girl, 12, confronted by cougar on way to school in Sooke

Girl, 12, confronted by cougar on way to school in Sooke

Ginevra Vanveen was walking along a pathway between SEAPARC Rec Centre and Journey Middle School when the cougar appeared about six feet in front of her, went into a crouch and started snarling
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Dead big-horned ram that washed up on Colwood beach likely a local

Dead big-horned ram that washed up on Colwood beach likely a local

The animal looked a lot like a bighorn sheep from the Rockies, but sheep experts in the provincial wildlife branch say it’s a domestic mouflon ram
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Dogs bring loads of joy but also perils on a leash

Dogs bring loads of joy but also perils on a leash

NEW YORK (AP) — The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There's a lot of joy in having a dog , not the least of which is heading out for a brisk walk. And therein lies a peril some dog people should pay more attention to.
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5 of the best dog breeds for people with allergies and anxiety

5 of the best dog breeds for people with allergies and anxiety

Although no dog breed is completely hypoallergenic, some breeds have coats that shed less or far less than others.
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Video: Humpback whale accidentally catches seal in mouth off B.C. coast

Video: Humpback whale accidentally catches seal in mouth off B.C. coast

People questioned if it was a bird in the whale's mouth.
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Black bear roams through Rona lumber yard in Squamish

Black bear roams through Rona lumber yard in Squamish

Plus, what B.C. residents should know to keep themselves and bears safe.
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B.C. man ordered to reimburse ex for pet chameleon

B.C. man ordered to reimburse ex for pet chameleon

The pet was eventually sold in a private sale.
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Honk! West Vancouver council debates Canada goose problem

Honk! West Vancouver council debates Canada goose problem

Options range from letting municipal lawns grow to swapping their eggs out with non-viable ones
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'Miracle' cat survives and thrives after near-death car incident

'Miracle' cat survives and thrives after near-death car incident

Staff dubbed him "Miracle Marcus."
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Watch: Rescue team frees tangled humpback whale in B.C.

Watch: Rescue team frees tangled humpback whale in B.C.

The disentanglement took over 50 rope cuts to free the whale of gear and floats.
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