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Paddleboarder fined $2,500 for getting too close to orcas in Ucluelet

Paddleboarder fined $2,500 for getting too close to orcas in Ucluelet

A 40-year-old woman was convicted of breaching the federal Fisheries Act after she was filmed paddleboarding near a pod of transient killer whales in Ucluelet Harbour.
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Coyote alert issued for Stawamus Dike and Valleycliffe

Coyote alert issued for Stawamus Dike and Valleycliffe

Authorities warn residents about increased coyote activity and share tips on how to stay safe.
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Adoptable pet of the week: Grizzy is a cairn terrier mix who’s always on the go

Adoptable pet of the week: Grizzy is a cairn terrier mix who’s always on the go

Who could say no to that cute face?
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Hummingbirds at risk of 'tongue injuries' from frozen feeders

Hummingbirds at risk of 'tongue injuries' from frozen feeders

The Wildlife Rescue Assocation of BC encourages the public to keep feeders thawed and clean.
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Did you know Burnaby owns a collection of giant animatronic dinosaurs?

Did you know Burnaby owns a collection of giant animatronic dinosaurs?

The city says the dinosaurs are a 'huge hit' with kids and parents.
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Tribunal rules Brannon the cat stays with B.C. woman after breakup

Tribunal rules Brannon the cat stays with B.C. woman after breakup

Whitney Anne Waite provided evidence she had the cat before her relationship with Nicholas Randal Dinardo
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B.C. man claims strata's aggressive dog warning was bullying, defamatory

B.C. man claims strata's aggressive dog warning was bullying, defamatory

B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal rejected all claims from a man whose two bulldogs attacked a smaller dog being held in its owner's arms in an elevator.
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B.C. orders changes at slaughterhouse following animal welfare investigation

B.C. orders changes at slaughterhouse following animal welfare investigation

Animal welfare group calls for more oversight after province sanctions B.C. slaughterhouse.
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Dam it! Beavers make a mess near major North Vancouver highway project

Dam it! Beavers make a mess near major North Vancouver highway project

The industrious animals are creating a new urban wetland on a creek next to Highway 1
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Belly-rubbing Northern Resident killer whales return to Howe Sound

Belly-rubbing Northern Resident killer whales return to Howe Sound

The visiting Northern Resident killer whales include a new calf reported to belong to A88.
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