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Violinist tries to serenade B.C. orca calf to freedom, as others ready nets and boats

Violinist tries to serenade B.C. orca calf to freedom, as others ready nets and boats

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — Carol Love watches the tides at a Vancouver Island lagoon, and when the time is right, she starts to play her violin. She plays for an audience of one, a killer whale calf that has been trapped alone in the lagoon for almost a month.
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Scientist wants all B.C. sea turtle sightings reported

Scientist wants all B.C. sea turtle sightings reported

There has only ever been three confirmed sightings of loggerhead sea turtles in B.C.
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B.C. pair awarded joint custody of dog under change in family law

B.C. pair awarded joint custody of dog under change in family law

A former couple purchased Stella the golden retriever in August 2020.
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Pine beetles adapting to a changing climate, finds study

Pine beetles adapting to a changing climate, finds study

"The prediction is the beetle can bounce back and attack more," said the lead researcher from the University of Alberta.
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‘Where am I?’: Squamish paddler has magical moment with dolphin pod

‘Where am I?’: Squamish paddler has magical moment with dolphin pod

Local veteran paddler surprised by close encounter with 20-plus Pacific white-sided dolphins.
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This New West plant sale fundraiser will help neglected parrots

This New West plant sale fundraiser will help neglected parrots

The Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary hopes to help local residents brighten their gardens and yards while ensuring services are provided for birds in its care.
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Too famous for his own good, Emerson might need to be moved away from selfie-seeking fans

Too famous for his own good, Emerson might need to be moved away from selfie-seeking fans

Fisheries agency says it has received reports of people getting their dogs and even their children to approach the elephant seal, putting both them and the animal at risk.
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U.S. killer-whale catcher has advice for B.C. rescuers — build rapport with your orca

U.S. killer-whale catcher has advice for B.C. rescuers — build rapport with your orca

ZEBALLOS, B.C.
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Emerson the elephant seal back in town just days after being relocated

Emerson the elephant seal back in town just days after being relocated

The elephant seal has been relocated several times but keeps returning to Greater Victoria.
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Powell River Salmon Society releases chum fry into creek

Powell River Salmon Society releases chum fry into creek

Many gathered to help fish begin their epic journey
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