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North Pacific fisheries patrol finds dolphin harvesting and shark finning

North Pacific fisheries patrol finds dolphin harvesting and shark finning

Canadian-led Operation Pacific Guard cracks down on illegal fishing in North Pacific.
Scientists discover an ancient whale with a Pokémon face and a predator bite

Scientists discover an ancient whale with a Pokémon face and a predator bite

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were tiny, weird and feral.
B.C. Supreme Court upholds new chicken pricing formula

B.C. Supreme Court upholds new chicken pricing formula

The ruling upholds a decision to base poultry prices on local production costs, a model supported by chicken farmers.
Canadian-led patrol finds alleged shark finning, dolphin harvesting in North Pacific

Canadian-led patrol finds alleged shark finning, dolphin harvesting in North Pacific

A Canadian-led patrol of the North Pacific earlier this year uncovered dozens of alleged fisheries violations, including illegal shark finning and killing of dolphins.
Opinion: Fossils are scientific evidence, and shouldn’t be auctioned for millions to private buyers

Opinion: Fossils are scientific evidence, and shouldn’t be auctioned for millions to private buyers

Dinosaur fossils are sold for millions to private collectors. These fossils are scientific evidence, and need to be accessible for research and public education.
'Truckload' of chicken waste spotted floating down Lillooet River

'Truckload' of chicken waste spotted floating down Lillooet River

Authorities urge residents to report unusual pollution events after paddlers encounter a large volume of chicken remains drifting through the Lillooet River
Black bear breaks into unlocked car in Dentville

Black bear breaks into unlocked car in Dentville

The Conservation Officer Service said human-wildlife conflicts with black bears are lower this year than 2024 but food is the main cause for issues.
'Always a treat': Vancouver diver captures otherworldly images of ancient shark species

'Always a treat': Vancouver diver captures otherworldly images of ancient shark species

A passion for diving and marine photography led one Vancouver resident to an extraordinary meeting with a rarely seen deep-sea predator dating back to the Jurassic era.
Tale of Emerson the elephant seal inspires new children's book

Tale of Emerson the elephant seal inspires new children's book

Everyone who was quoted in stories about the elephant seal seemed to describe him as “that neighbour that everybody knows,” says author Ginger Ngo.
Man arrested in connection with alleged abuse of dog in Nanaimo

Man arrested in connection with alleged abuse of dog in Nanaimo

Police say they received more than 20 calls with information after releasing a photo of a suspect.