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Fascinating facts you may not know about octopuses in Howe Sound

Fascinating facts you may not know about octopuses in Howe Sound

‘They're way more interesting than they are creepy, once you start to learn about them,’ says Vancouver Aquarium curator.
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B.C. non-profit CEO urges tax deductions for vet bills

B.C. non-profit CEO urges tax deductions for vet bills

Such a move would help decrease "economic euthanasia," says chief executive officer of the Regional Animal Protection Society.
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Metro Vancouver's wildlife cameras capture crafty bear and lone grey wolf

Metro Vancouver's wildlife cameras capture crafty bear and lone grey wolf

A black bear going for a scratch is always fun, but the presence of wolves and elk is a welcome surprise for wildlife program monitors.
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Dog suffered for six days after being hit by vehicle on northern B.C. reserve

Dog suffered for six days after being hit by vehicle on northern B.C. reserve

Allen Cummings believes somebody held his injured German shepherd Lilly captive for days after Dec. 20 collision that broke her hip and caused facial injuries
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Elephant seals like one in Cadboro Bay an increasingly common sight

Elephant seals like one in Cadboro Bay an increasingly common sight

Officials set up caution tape around the two-year-old elephant seal Saturday in Cadboro Bay
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Camera in qathet watches for whales, and so can you

Camera in qathet watches for whales, and so can you

Wild Ocean Whale Society encourages public to report sightings
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Scofflaw Steveston owl makes off with toque

Scofflaw Steveston owl makes off with toque

Richmond man had a weird encounter with wildlife last week.
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Okanagan animal sanctuary celebrates birthday of 1,100 pound rescue piggy

Okanagan animal sanctuary celebrates birthday of 1,100 pound rescue piggy

Mr. Banks first came to live at the rescue after he grew a bit larger than his family had expected.
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VIU professor researching how microbes can protect amphibians and oysters from disease

VIU professor researching how microbes can protect amphibians and oysters from disease

Biologist exploring the affect of small organisms on an animal’s ability to handle environmental challenges brought on by climate change
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All cats at Richmond Animal Shelter find 'fur-ever' homes

All cats at Richmond Animal Shelter find 'fur-ever' homes

For the first time since the shelter's opening, no more cats are available for adoption for now.
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