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Aggressive black bear killed in Britannia Beach for public safety

Aggressive black bear killed in Britannia Beach for public safety

The black bear had repeatedly attempted to enter homes and charged at people, officials say.
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Charges laid against man who allegedly stabbed police dog in Richmond

Charges laid against man who allegedly stabbed police dog in Richmond

The dog is expected to make a full recovery, according to Richmond RCMP.
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RCMP visit B.C. ostrich farm to prepare for potential cull enforcement and arrests

RCMP visit B.C. ostrich farm to prepare for potential cull enforcement and arrests

RCMP liaison officers have visited a British Columbia ostrich farm to prepare for potential arrests at the property where protesters are trying to prevent a cull of about 400 birds ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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Letter: Many dog owners are crappy at disposing of poop bags

Letter: Many dog owners are crappy at disposing of poop bags

Don’t leave it beside the path or, as it was this morning, on my driveway!
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Grizzly bear sighted in qathet region

Grizzly bear sighted in qathet region

Conservation Officer Service urges people to be bear aware and leave the animal alone
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Bryde's whale washes up on Vancouver Island beach, far from its usual home

Bryde's whale washes up on Vancouver Island beach, far from its usual home

Bryde’s whales are usually found in warmer tropical and subtropical waters, closer to Mexico.
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Ostrich cull opponents swamp rural B.C. officials with gratitude over landfill ruling

Ostrich cull opponents swamp rural B.C. officials with gratitude over landfill ruling

Aidan McLaren-Caux is used to being stopped in grocery store aisles by people who want to discuss issues as a local politician, but a federal agency's decision to cull a flock of 400 ostriches in Edgewood, B.C.
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'A nightmare': Richmond woman loses everything in house fire, including three cats

'A nightmare': Richmond woman loses everything in house fire, including three cats

The Richmond aromatherapy business owner is trying to reconnect with clients after losing her phone in the blaze.
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Renaming marks step in reconciliation for qathet animal centre

Renaming marks step in reconciliation for qathet animal centre

Community gathers for love of animals and partnership between BC SPCA and Tla'amin
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More cougar sightings in Saanich, but big cat remains elusive

More cougar sightings in Saanich, but big cat remains elusive

The cougar was seen again on Friday morning on Harrop Road, and on Hulford Street, near the Keg restaurant and the Lochside Regional Trail, on Thursday night.
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