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Aggressive deer kills dog in Oak Bay yard

Aggressive deer kills dog in Oak Bay yard

The dog, a deaf husky/shepherd cross, had a puncture wound to the chest after being tossed by the deer and was euthanized.
Join the movement: How your wildlife observations can help protect nature in Squamish

Join the movement: How your wildlife observations can help protect nature in Squamish

Learn about the ongoing collaborative efforts to enhance ecological connectivity for wildlife, benefiting both nature and the community.
B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animal

B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animal

B.C. scientists isolate Canada's most genetically lonely animals
'Gut wrenching': Sea lion with mouth sealed by netting rescued at Race Rocks

'Gut wrenching': Sea lion with mouth sealed by netting rescued at Race Rocks

The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society, which sent rescuers to the ecological preserve off Metchosin on Oct. 22, described the situation as “gut wrenching.”
Deer snagged in netting for cull rescued by Sidney Islanders

Deer snagged in netting for cull rescued by Sidney Islanders

In both cases, the animals were exhausted from thrashing around to get out of the netting and could have died a slow, painful death, said Wendy Ord
B.C. monitoring human cases of bird flu in Washington state

B.C. monitoring human cases of bird flu in Washington state

Two confirmed human cases of bird flu in Washington state are said to be mild and not a particular concern for B.C. officials at this time.
Watch: A tiny owl flew into me. Is that a bad omen?

Watch: A tiny owl flew into me. Is that a bad omen?

A tiny owl swiped my arm while I was walking in downtown Vancouver. Turns out, I am either lucky or unlucky.
Loggerhead sea turtle found in Pedder Bay released into California waters

Loggerhead sea turtle found in Pedder Bay released into California waters

The turtle, nicknamed Moira, was found in February, severely hypothermic and far from the animal’s normal range.
Orphaned bear cub's journey: How Squamish residents saved Jura

Orphaned bear cub's journey: How Squamish residents saved Jura

Locals rallied to rescue an injured bear cub recently spotted alone in their neighbourhood.
Powell River Wildlife Society organizes flight for cub

Powell River Wildlife Society organizes flight for cub

Bear found to be orphaned gets chance to survive winter thanks to a concerned citizen and community collaboration