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Shopping mall incident shows why service dogs need to be left alone: trainer

Shopping mall incident shows why service dogs need to be left alone: trainer

When a dog responded to a woman having a seizure, a member of the public started petting the animal.
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Update: Goat returned home, police have 'no idea how it ended up in Vancouver'

Update: Goat returned home, police have 'no idea how it ended up in Vancouver'

There was a goat chase Friday night
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Powell River Salmon Society prepares for annual expo

Powell River Salmon Society prepares for annual expo

Annual event draws hundreds of students and provides opportunity for the public to see fish up close
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The goose is loose! Squamish community raises $2,000 to rescue injured goose with net gun

The goose is loose! Squamish community raises $2,000 to rescue injured goose with net gun

Efforts underway to save injured goose sporting a 33-inch arrow.
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Cougar sightings reported on UVic campus and in Saanich's South Valley Park

Cougar sightings reported on UVic campus and in Saanich's South Valley Park

In the event of a cougar encounter, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service advises keeping the animal in front of you at all times.
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David Sovka: Let's talk West Nile Virus. Brought to you by: mosquitoes

David Sovka: Let's talk West Nile Virus. Brought to you by: mosquitoes

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control offers this solid advice to people worried about West Nile Virus: “You can lower your risk of infection by avoiding mosquito bites.”
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Flying with Fido: What you need to know before taking a pet on your travels

Flying with Fido: What you need to know before taking a pet on your travels

The number of dogs coming into Canada each year — temporarily, permanently or returning from an adventure abroad — rose by more than 400 per cent between 2013 and 2019, when it hit an estimated 37,400, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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Bear an unusual sighting on Texada Island

Bear an unusual sighting on Texada Island

Young males may be looking afar to find food and shelter
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Squamish photographer takes third place in wildlife photo contest

Squamish photographer takes third place in wildlife photo contest

Sébastien Nadeau's image of a pygmy owl earns BC SPCA nod.
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'It's crazy': B.C. whale protection unit sees spike in whale strikes, drone violations

'It's crazy': B.C. whale protection unit sees spike in whale strikes, drone violations

The eight-person team is dealing with an influx of drone violations and vessel strikes when it comes to whales.
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