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Updated: Blackcomb Ascent Trail, bike trails to remain closed Wednesday

Updated: Blackcomb Ascent Trail, bike trails to remain closed Wednesday

Whistler Blackcomb working with COS to address cougar activity
Porcupine one of many critter passengers for North Saanich pilot

Porcupine one of many critter passengers for North Saanich pilot

Jayson Biggins, who runs a volunteer wildlife rescue air service with his Cessna 172, has been flying feathered and furry freight for three years.
'Most special moment': B.C. photographer captures leaping dolphins on Sunshine Coast

'Most special moment': B.C. photographer captures leaping dolphins on Sunshine Coast

The dolphins stayed in the area until it was dark out.
'Just stunning': Orcas swim through Vancouver triathlon race

'Just stunning': Orcas swim through Vancouver triathlon race

Participants were on the final section of the race when two orcas swam by the finish line.
Judge refuses to allow more avian flu tests on ostriches at B.C. farm

Judge refuses to allow more avian flu tests on ostriches at B.C. farm

Supporters of the farm have been camped at the property for weeks to prevent a cull.
Great horned owl named Saanich's official bird

Great horned owl named Saanich's official bird

The great horned owl won 33.2 per cent of the votes in a contest started in early May by the District of Saanich and the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary.
B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

After previous violations led to five dead bears, a landfill run by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine continued to scatter garbage and failed to maintain proper voltage on its electric fence
B.C. logging deal sparks clash over Indigenous rights and endangered owl

B.C. logging deal sparks clash over Indigenous rights and endangered owl

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has approved Teal-Jones' interim sale of a Fraser Valley forest licence, leaving endangered spotted owl habitat open to logging before the province consults First Nations
West Vancouver launches new trick for dog owner obedience

West Vancouver launches new trick for dog owner obedience

Three lucky dog owners could be in for a ‘golden biscuit’ to share with their pooch if they're seen following the rules
Man fined $5,000 for dolphin close encounter on personal watercraft

Man fined $5,000 for dolphin close encounter on personal watercraft

Stephen Michael White was recorded speeding toward the dolphins, coming within just a few feet while filming them on his cellphone.