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B.C.'s sunflower sea stars are now endangered, but rays of hope remain

B.C.'s sunflower sea stars are now endangered, but rays of hope remain

Once a dominant predator along the Pacific seabed, the vibrant and fast-moving sunflower sea star is now officially listed as endangered.
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.
Watch: This adorable otter family frolicked through East Vancouver

Watch: This adorable otter family frolicked through East Vancouver

A mother river otter took her two pups for a hop through the city.
Bear advocate visits Texada Island

Bear advocate visits Texada Island

Ellie Lamb wants to educate residents and preserve the life of the grizzly known as Tex.
Steveston fisherman fined $37,000 for fishing in 'Canada's Galapagos'

Steveston fisherman fined $37,000 for fishing in 'Canada's Galapagos'

The fisherman got 'bad intel' about where he could fish, says his defence lawyer.
Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail

Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail

BOSTON (AP) — A Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. shared hugs and laughs with supporters after a judge released her from federal custody on Thursday.
Citizen scientists advocate for Salish Sea whales

Citizen scientists advocate for Salish Sea whales

Ship strikes pose significant risk to humpback homecoming
qathet-based beekeeper getting her groove and hives back

qathet-based beekeeper getting her groove and hives back

Running an apiary can be both magical and challenging, says beemaster
See: Canine Valley offers refuge for animals amid Squamish wildfire

See: Canine Valley offers refuge for animals amid Squamish wildfire

In response to growing concerns over displaced pets during the out-of-control wildfire near Squamish, Canine Valley is offering round-the-clock support for any affected families.
qathet Regional District director encountered grizzly on Texada

qathet Regional District director encountered grizzly on Texada

Sandy McCormick called conservation officer service after seeing the bear in her garden