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Canadian scientists assessing species at risk face serious backlog, finds audit

Canadian scientists assessing species at risk face serious backlog, finds audit

Under Canada's current yearly limit, it would take scientists almost 30 years to assess all prioritized species, and over 120 years to assess those considered potentially at risk, the audit says.
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Sidney Island deer cull postponed after animals caught in netting

Sidney Island deer cull postponed after animals caught in netting

Animals became trapped in netting installed to herd them into areas where they would be killed
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Fernwood resident knocked over by aggressive buck

Fernwood resident knocked over by aggressive buck

It’s the second recent incident in the capital region of combative deer injuring dogs during the annual rutting season
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Southern residents lose two killer whales in blow to population

Southern residents lose two killer whales in blow to population

One whale born in 1993 and another calve last seen emaciated are missing and presumed dead, according to the Center for Whale Research
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New data says Burnaby is the fourth rattiest city in Canada

New data says Burnaby is the fourth rattiest city in Canada

Burnaby is also the third rattiest in B.C.
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Petting farm in Campbell River, B.C., culls entire bird flock over avian flu outbreak

Petting farm in Campbell River, B.C., culls entire bird flock over avian flu outbreak

A petting farm on Vancouver Island says it was forced to cull its entire flock of about 50 chickens and ducks when they contracted the highly infectious avian flu.
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If your dog jumps up on you, is it dominant?

If your dog jumps up on you, is it dominant?

"Our interaction with dogs is not driven by dominance or social rank. It’s driven by reinforcement."
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Adoptable pet of the week: Bonded bunnies Garth and Galinda

Adoptable pet of the week: Bonded bunnies Garth and Galinda

Adoptable pet of the week features animals at BC SPCA West Vancouver that are in need of a forever home
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Twin grizzly yearlings shot on Lil’wat reserve

Twin grizzly yearlings shot on Lil’wat reserve

The orphaned grizzlies were tracked by residents and a non-profit specialized in hazing them.
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Senior attacked in Sidney by two dogs

Senior attacked in Sidney by two dogs

The Capital Regional District animal control unit confirmed late Friday it is investigating the incident.
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