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Researchers want your winter whale sightings in the Salish Sea

Researchers want your winter whale sightings in the Salish Sea

Ocean Wise's Gary Sutton said researchers are improving DNA collection methods
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Sea turtle found at Pedder Bay only second ever found in B.C. waters

Sea turtle found at Pedder Bay only second ever found in B.C. waters

The turtle, typically found much farther south, was rushed to the Vancouver Aquarium suffering from hypothermia
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Cat colonies receive helping hand in qathet region

Cat colonies receive helping hand in qathet region

Rescue organization starts initiative for feral felines
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What to do if I find a bat in my blinds?

What to do if I find a bat in my blinds?

BC Community Bat Program seeking data from folks who have or haven’t found bats in outdoor roll-up blinds or awnings.
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B.C. man praises guide dog for bringing him home after being dropped off at the wrong place

B.C. man praises guide dog for bringing him home after being dropped off at the wrong place

Vernon resident Roland Croteau gave his service dog Dodger a big hug when he got home.
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Stowaway cat returns to Sechelt after barge journey to Victoria

Stowaway cat returns to Sechelt after barge journey to Victoria

Duchess was discovered and turned over to animal control in Victoria after an unexpected adventure
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Bachelor party off Oak Bay: Sea lions gather and make a racket

Bachelor party off Oak Bay: Sea lions gather and make a racket

“They’re farting, belching, roaring and growling … it’s quite the scene.”
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Eight months in jail for B.C. man who attacked stranger out walking his dog

Eight months in jail for B.C. man who attacked stranger out walking his dog

The 63-year-old victim had undergone heart surgery a few weeks earlier and was in fragile shape.
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'Zombie deer disease' sends biologists on a hunt for answers

'Zombie deer disease' sends biologists on a hunt for answers

The fatal degenerative brain disease is spread in deer, elk and moose. Crucially, say some conservationists, it could impact endangered caribou.
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Retired Okanagan teacher travelling the world judging pigeons

Retired Okanagan teacher travelling the world judging pigeons

Brian Krog is an expert who's been selected to judge pigeon acrobatics for the World Cup Roller Fly 2024.
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