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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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B.C. man fined $13K for poaching ram near Lillooet

B.C. man fined $13K for poaching ram near Lillooet

The man has also been banned from hunting for three years.
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Watch: Vancouver dashcam captures eagle koi-napping and squirrel versus car stunt

Watch: Vancouver dashcam captures eagle koi-napping and squirrel versus car stunt

We talked to the man who witnessed both "wild and crazy" animal incidents
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Road safety alert about spring wildlife issued to motorists

Road safety alert about spring wildlife issued to motorists

Crashes with animals are most common at dawn and dusk , with high-risk zones including routes that link rural and suburban areas.
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Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm as food agency confirms cull of flock

Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm as food agency confirms cull of flock

Operators of a British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled said Wednesday that dozens of supporters have converged on the scene, as the federal agency in charge of the operation confirmed it would begin the "humane depopula
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Adoptable pet of the month: Playful, cuddly cat looking for a home

Adoptable pet of the month: Playful, cuddly cat looking for a home

Seven-month-old feline named Noelle is waiting at BC SPCA-Powell River
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Federal judge says cull of 400 ostriches at B.C. farm hit by avian flu can proceed

Federal judge says cull of 400 ostriches at B.C. farm hit by avian flu can proceed

A Federal Court judge has denied a bid to prevent the Canadian Food Inspection Agency from culling 400 ostriches on a British Columbia farm that was hit by an avian flu outbreak.
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Dead grey whale washes ashore on Haida Gwaii beach

Dead grey whale washes ashore on Haida Gwaii beach

The large whale was first discovered on May 11.
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Video: Powell River Salmon Society fin clipping project

Video: Powell River Salmon Society fin clipping project

150 volunteers have been involved in the endeavour at the hatchery in Townsite
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Parks Canada closes section of Long Beach for First Nations whale ceremony

Parks Canada closes section of Long Beach for First Nations whale ceremony

The beach will be closed off early Saturday at low tide and remain off limits until further notice.
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