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Meet the crew removing marine debris from B.C.'s remote coast

Meet the crew removing marine debris from B.C.'s remote coast

"I'm pretty amazed at how much garbage we’re picking up; I didn't think it would be to this level."
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100-year-old photos capture man's best friend in Vancouver's early days

100-year-old photos capture man's best friend in Vancouver's early days

Meet Bruce, King and Cronje, and others.
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Grizzly mom, cubs a sign big bears are establishing on Island

Grizzly mom, cubs a sign big bears are establishing on Island

Catherine Babault, a professional wildlife photographer based in Courtenay, captured video of a mother grizzly and two young cubs grazing in a meadow with a small herd of Roosevelt elk.
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Residents on Coquitlam's Burke Mountain fed a hurt bear. Now, it's dead

Residents on Coquitlam's Burke Mountain fed a hurt bear. Now, it's dead

Watermelon and other food were given to the bruin since Sunday, Aug. 11, police said.
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Dog owner wards off 'stealth attack' by otters

Dog owner wards off 'stealth attack' by otters

“They got within a few feet and I started swinging a seven-foot log and yelling to keep them away.”
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Paws and play: 5 great ways to stay active with your dog this summer

Paws and play: 5 great ways to stay active with your dog this summer

Pettable drew on advice from the American Kennel Club and veterinary experts to find out ways to stay active with your dog this summer.
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Transient orcas thriving in Salish Sea, as southern residents continue to struggle

Transient orcas thriving in Salish Sea, as southern residents continue to struggle

Bigg’s killer whales have been spotted in local waters every day since March 12.
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Celebrating canine speed: Highlights from the Squamish whippet racing weekend

Celebrating canine speed: Highlights from the Squamish whippet racing weekend

Whippet racing enthusiasts flock to Squamish for the North American Nationals, showcasing premium fields and heartfelt memories.
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Most pet owners who have pet insurance say it's worth the cost

Most pet owners who have pet insurance say it's worth the cost

Experian surveyed pet owners to retrieve their views about the financial responsibility of owning pets and whether or not paying for pet insurance is worth it.
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Mass die-off of fish reported in North Cowichan lake

Mass die-off of fish reported in North Cowichan lake

Thousands of dead pumpkinseed fish, an invasive species, were found belly-up at the lake.
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