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Endorse banning glue traps, BC SPCA urges municipalities

Endorse banning glue traps, BC SPCA urges municipalities

A resolution on the issue is due before the Union of BC Municipalities convention next week.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
'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."
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.