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Grizzly on island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say

Grizzly on island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly that has stalked people, harassed livestock and damaged property on an island is not a candidate for relocation.
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Man presumed drowned after disappearing in Metro Vancouver lake

Man presumed drowned after disappearing in Metro Vancouver lake

WEST VANCOUVER — Police in West Vancouver say a 29-year-old man is presumed to have drowned after going missing while swimming across a lake in Cypress Provincial Park.
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Navy training exercise around Vancouver Island will include Mexico, United States

Navy training exercise around Vancouver Island will include Mexico, United States

Exercise Trident Fury will continue through June 29, and areas of focus will include Esquimalt Harbour and Constance Bank
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One missing, three escaped, after car went into Squamish River

One missing, three escaped, after car went into Squamish River

SQUAMISH — RCMP in British Columbia say one person is missing after a vehicle crashed into the Squamish River. Mounties in Squamish say emergency crews responded early Saturday after a vehicle with four occupants drove off the road into the river.
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Wildfire near Squamish being held, no longer burning out of control

Wildfire near Squamish being held, no longer burning out of control

Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C.
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Texada grizzly, same bear spotted in Sechelt and Gibsons in 2024

Texada grizzly, same bear spotted in Sechelt and Gibsons in 2024

Conservation Officer Service says due to its 'aggressive behaviour,' the bear is not a candidate for relocation a third time.
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Ministers issue statement about grizzly on Texada Island

Ministers issue statement about grizzly on Texada Island

Public safety around the bear is of primary importance, say government officials.
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'Let the chips fall': New B.C. party's leader vows to go where others won't

'Let the chips fall': New B.C. party's leader vows to go where others won't

VICTORIA — The interim leader of B.C.'s newest political party says it will raise issues other parties won't dare to touch.
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Boa constrictor Bailey, reported missing at Tofino beach, turns up in owner's kayak

Boa constrictor Bailey, reported missing at Tofino beach, turns up in owner's kayak

VICTORIA — Bailey the boa constrictor has turned up safe in its owner's kayak after being reported missing at a beach in Tofino, B.C., this week.
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More than 80,000 seedlings to be planted for Downton Lake wildfire recovery

More than 80,000 seedlings to be planted for Downton Lake wildfire recovery

Residents are encouraged to register by June 30 for no-cost tree replanting next year
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