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Calgary paleontologist part of discovery of new dinosaur with 30-centimetre claws

Calgary paleontologist part of discovery of new dinosaur with 30-centimetre claws

CALGARY — A University of Calgary paleontologist is part of a discovery of a new species of dinosaur with 30-centimetre-long claws found in a Mongolian desert.
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Hope persists for Brave Little Hunter, a year after she was freed from a shallow North Island inlet

Hope persists for Brave Little Hunter, a year after she was freed from a shallow North Island inlet

A researcher who was involved in the rescue effort is optimistic that as the days grow longer and the weather improves, there will be more sightings
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Salmon clipping being organized by Powell River Salmon Society

Salmon clipping being organized by Powell River Salmon Society

Volunteers being sought to help clip adipose fins of 300,000 coho
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One of 126 urban deer tests positive for wasting disease in B.C.

One of 126 urban deer tests positive for wasting disease in B.C.

VICTORIA — One of 126 urban deer culled in southeastern British Columbia to determine if they were sick has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
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Rescued owl released back home to Texada Island

Rescued owl released back home to Texada Island

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society supporter helps with release
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Strange foam and dead fish wash ashore at 2 Australian beaches as surfers fall sick

Strange foam and dead fish wash ashore at 2 Australian beaches as surfers fall sick

A microalgal bloom was suspected to have sickened humans and marine life as well as creating the foam that has covered hundreds of metres of coastline.
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Tribunal rejects B.C. woman’s claim over returned dachshund puppy

Tribunal rejects B.C. woman’s claim over returned dachshund puppy

Jessica Clark says she returned the puppy to the breeder for rehoming because she wanted 'what’s best for the little guy.'
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'Nature at its finest': B.C. man films epic eagle hunt

'Nature at its finest': B.C. man films epic eagle hunt

"If people keep their eyes open, you know, nature is happening around them."
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qathet School District students release salmon fry

qathet School District students release salmon fry

Young pupils visit Powell River Salmon Society facility and help put fish back into Lang Creek
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Reptile rescue says Port Moody's ban on mobile live animal presentations isn't fair

Reptile rescue says Port Moody's ban on mobile live animal presentations isn't fair

The operator of Wild Education rescue in Langley says Port Moody's ban on mobile live animal presentations imperils his operation.
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