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Critics raise concerns over experimental Vancouver Island fish farm

Critics raise concerns over experimental Vancouver Island fish farm

Opponents of the 'semi-closed' fish farm technology say it is being hailed as a solution while failing to maintain a barrier between farmed and wild salmon.
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Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver

Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver

Little Patch is part of a group of about a dozen grey whales known as "sounders" that break off from the typical migration route to feed in the waters of Washington's Puget Sound.
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A cacophony of song can be heard at this time of year in qathet

A cacophony of song can be heard at this time of year in qathet

Billions of birds are migrating from the south at the moment
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BC SPCA investigating after dog tethered to vehicle in Costco parking lot

BC SPCA investigating after dog tethered to vehicle in Costco parking lot

The BC SPCA has opened an investigation after Good Samaritans came to the aid of a dog, left alone and tied to a vehicle in a busy parking lot.
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Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

"This farm is not used for food consumption and purely research-based."
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Necropsy planned for dead grey whale that washed up near Tofino

Necropsy planned for dead grey whale that washed up near Tofino

The carcass that washed up near Tofino this week could be part of a troubling trend of spring stranding events along the North American coast.
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Watch: Injured dolphin dies despite rescue efforts off North Vancouver shore

Watch: Injured dolphin dies despite rescue efforts off North Vancouver shore

Rescuers from Vancouver Aquarium tried to stabilize the animal, who appeared to have wounds from an orca attack.
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Updated: Police dog stabbed on Wednesday morning in Richmond

Updated: Police dog stabbed on Wednesday morning in Richmond

Traffic is now re-opened around No. 4 Road and Westminster Highway after an early morning police incident.
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Watch: Dog left tethered to vehicle in B.C. Costco parking lot, owner fined

Watch: Dog left tethered to vehicle in B.C. Costco parking lot, owner fined

Even brief heat exposure can be harmful to pets, warn city officials.
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Adoptable pet of the week: Orwell is a handsome pup who loves attention

Adoptable pet of the week: Orwell is a handsome pup who loves attention

Orwell is an energetic, sweet guy who has stolen the hearts of staff at BC SPCA West Vancouver
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