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Scratching a cow is just as important as feeding it

Scratching a cow is just as important as feeding it

Cows/Shutterstock Everyone knows the satisfaction of having an itch scratched and researchers at the University of British Columbia say cows appear to feel the same way.
Pamela Anderson tweets her opposition to the Chilliwack rodeo

Pamela Anderson tweets her opposition to the Chilliwack rodeo

Shutterstock Pamela Anderson Actress and model Pamela Anderson has added her voice to a campaign against rodeo events at the Chilliwack Fair, which starts on Friday, August 10. Anderson, who was born in Ladysmith, B.C.
You're actually allowed to kill TEN Canada geese in B.C. in one day

You're actually allowed to kill TEN Canada geese in B.C. in one day

Geese on Vancouver Island. Photo Darren Stone, Times Colonist Yesterday CTV reported that a man had been charged following the killing of a Canada goose in Stanley Park in front of an understandably horrified crowd.
Astronauts could train for space in a dive tank in a North Vancouver parking lot

Astronauts could train for space in a dive tank in a North Vancouver parking lot

By recently approving a permit for a temporary dive tank, the City of North Vancouver council is enabling the training of astronauts and deep sea explorers, says Nuytco Research founder Phil Nuytten.
Man serving life for murder escapes from B.C. prison

Man serving life for murder escapes from B.C. prison

RCMP are searching for an escaped inmate serving a life sentence for second-degree murder at a B.C. prison.
Extreme fire danger rating in place for Metro Vancouver regional parks

Extreme fire danger rating in place for Metro Vancouver regional parks

Ongoing dry weather means plenty of summer rays for sun-seekers in Metro Vancouver, but it also means the risk of fire in our regional green spaces is dangerously elevated.
Test out these six super cute finalist bike rack designs in Vancouver

Test out these six super cute finalist bike rack designs in Vancouver

Photo Shutterstock The City of Vancouver's bike rack design contest is down to six finalists and cyclists can try out the design prototypes from August 13 to 16.
This new app shows you all the recent crime in every Vancouver neighbourhood

This new app shows you all the recent crime in every Vancouver neighbourhood

A new, possibly-helpful app is available for Vancouver Android phone users. Stay Alert: Vancouver Crime Map pulls from publicly available data to show recent crime in every neighbourhood in the city.
24-year-old North Vancouver woman reported missing

24-year-old North Vancouver woman reported missing

North Vancouver RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding a woman who hasn’t been seen since early Sunday morning.
Off-the-grid island estate with no ferry listed for $19.5m (PHOTOS)

Off-the-grid island estate with no ferry listed for $19.5m (PHOTOS)

This home and large property on Stuart Island is listed at $19.5 million. Listing agents: Scott Piercy, James LeBlanc Priced higher than any of the MLS listings on Vancouver Island right now is this property on the west side of B.C.
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