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One jellyfish arrived in B.C. decades ago. Thousands of clones spread to 34 waterways

One jellyfish arrived in B.C. decades ago. Thousands of clones spread to 34 waterways

Scientists are trying to understand the impact of the gelatinous invaders, whose numbers are increasing as the climate warms
Endorse banning glue traps, BC SPCA urges municipalities

Endorse banning glue traps, BC SPCA urges municipalities

A resolution on the issue is due before the Union of BC Municipalities convention next week.
Girl, 12, confronted by cougar on way to school in Sooke

Girl, 12, confronted by cougar on way to school in Sooke

Ginevra Vanveen was walking along a pathway between SEAPARC Rec Centre and Journey Middle School when the cougar appeared about six feet in front of her, went into a crouch and started snarling
Dead big-horned ram that washed up on Colwood beach likely a local

Dead big-horned ram that washed up on Colwood beach likely a local

The animal looked a lot like a bighorn sheep from the Rockies, but sheep experts in the provincial wildlife branch say it’s a domestic mouflon ram
Video: Humpback whale accidentally catches seal in mouth off Victoria

Video: Humpback whale accidentally catches seal in mouth off Victoria

The harbour seal was likely feeding on the same small fish as the whale and found itself in the wrong place at the wrong time, says Erin Gless of the Pacific Whale Watch Association.
5 of the best dog breeds for people with allergies and anxiety

5 of the best dog breeds for people with allergies and anxiety

Although no dog breed is completely hypoallergenic, some breeds have coats that shed less or far less than others.
Black bear roams through Rona lumber yard in Squamish

Black bear roams through Rona lumber yard in Squamish

Plus, what B.C. residents should know to keep themselves and bears safe.
B.C. man ordered to reimburse ex for pet chameleon

B.C. man ordered to reimburse ex for pet chameleon

The pet was eventually sold in a private sale.
Salish Sea too noisy for endangered resident orcas to hunt successfully, according to new research

Salish Sea too noisy for endangered resident orcas to hunt successfully, according to new research

The University of Washington-led study says the din from ships forces killer whales to expend more time and energy hunting for fish
Honk! West Vancouver council debates Canada goose problem

Honk! West Vancouver council debates Canada goose problem

Options range from letting municipal lawns grow to swapping their eggs out with non-viable ones