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Watch: Woman helps duck family waddle through West Van traffic

Watch: Woman helps duck family waddle through West Van traffic

The woman led the mother duck and her flock of babies across roads, highways and train tracks to get them to safety at the Ambleside Park duck pond.
Garden guardians: 10 plants that spell trouble for your furry friends

Garden guardians: 10 plants that spell trouble for your furry friends

If in doubt, ask your plant nursery professionals.
A chariot awaits if Emerson the wayward elephant seal decides to hit the road

A chariot awaits if Emerson the wayward elephant seal decides to hit the road

Fisheries and Oceans Canada on Tuesday delivered a shiny new trailer designed with Emerson in mind to Oak Bay Marina
Here's how to prevent birds from colliding with windows

Here's how to prevent birds from colliding with windows

Millions of feathered creatures are injured or killed every year due to window strikes
Video: Lower Gibsons treated to a symphony of sea lions

Video: Lower Gibsons treated to a symphony of sea lions

Sea lions took up residence in the Gibsons harbour this weekend, adding their voices to the spring hubbub. Coast Reporter received several tips that the pinnipeds have been barking up a storm over the past couple of days.
Powell River Search and Rescue team answers atypical call

Powell River Search and Rescue team answers atypical call

Ropes and stretcher used to rescue dog near Eagle River
Animal rescuer questions reports wolf dog in Coombs area has been killed

Animal rescuer questions reports wolf dog in Coombs area has been killed

Rumours are circulating that the animal, believed to have attacked dogs, has been shot and killed
Orcas, dolphins and sea lions: Lots of wildlife in the waters off Port Moody this spring

Orcas, dolphins and sea lions: Lots of wildlife in the waters off Port Moody this spring

Here's possibly why a variety of marine animals have recently been spotted in Burrard Inlet near Port Moody.
Elephant seal shuts down section of Beach Drive in Oak Bay

Elephant seal shuts down section of Beach Drive in Oak Bay

Fisheries officers were en route to help corral the 500-pound creature, and the road will be reopened once Emerson is safe, police said.
Catching a killer: Environmental sleuths solve mystery of dead coho in a Courtenay creek

Catching a killer: Environmental sleuths solve mystery of dead coho in a Courtenay creek

Before the fish started dying, the region was in a period of drought. Then, immediately after significant rainfall, the smolts turned up dead. All the evidence pointed to a chemical found in tire rubber.