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Humpbacks, transient whales and dolphins return to qathet waters

Humpbacks, transient whales and dolphins return to qathet waters

Report and see where recent cetacean sightings have taken place
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Burnaby cat owner ordered to pay $7,600 for violating strata's no-pets bylaw

Burnaby cat owner ordered to pay $7,600 for violating strata's no-pets bylaw

Mohammed Parwesh Khan said his strata's enforcement of its no-pets bylaw was discriminatory, but he didn't convince the province's Civil Resolution Tribunal.
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'Lucky little guy': Dog dumped in Vancouver garbage bin expected to recover

'Lucky little guy': Dog dumped in Vancouver garbage bin expected to recover

Police are continuing to investigate and have received a few tips since Oscar was found dumped in a garbage bin.
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Adoptable pet of the week: Puppy Bosco has high energy and heart of gold

Adoptable pet of the week: Puppy Bosco has high energy and heart of gold

With his sweet eyes and quirky attitude, Bosco has become a shelter staff favourite at BC SPCA West Vancouver
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New calf seen with southern resident orcas near Victoria Harbour

New calf seen with southern resident orcas near Victoria Harbour

The Center for Whale Research says the newborn killer whale was spotted on Sunday with J Pod, swimming close to a 20-year-old female southern resident known as J40.
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Wolves reported to have chased Metchosin resident and dog

Wolves reported to have chased Metchosin resident and dog

Sooke-based Wild Wise says the report is unusual because typically, wolves try to avoid human contact.
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Update: California sea lion found at Davis Bay was euthanized

Update: California sea lion found at Davis Bay was euthanized

Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society rescued the ill sea lion Wednesday.
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'Complete shock': Dog found with broken bones inside Vancouver park garbage bin

'Complete shock': Dog found with broken bones inside Vancouver park garbage bin

Witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage from the area are asked to call police.
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Steve the cat saved from massive tree in North Vancouver, again

Steve the cat saved from massive tree in North Vancouver, again

It's the second time in six months the same cat has been rescued by an arborist up a very tall tree
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Lake levels a concern for qathet-based organization

Lake levels a concern for qathet-based organization

Energy Democracy for BC wants to ensure water is high enough for navigation and spawning fish
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