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Squamish photographer captures bears in the wild—without disturbing them

Squamish photographer captures bears in the wild—without disturbing them

With patience and a telephoto lens, Brian Aikens spent an hour photographing wild bears in their natural habitat—proving that great shots don’t require getting too close.
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Big Mama humpback returns to B.C. waters with new calf

Big Mama humpback returns to B.C. waters with new calf

Big Mama was spotted with her latest calf in Haro Strait northeast of Sidney Island on Wednesday, followed by several more sightings on Thursday.
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qathet whale society reposts incredible video of orca sighting

qathet whale society reposts incredible video of orca sighting

Transient Biggs orca spotted near Lund
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Extinct marine reptile species named for Courtenay man who discovered it

Extinct marine reptile species named for Courtenay man who discovered it

The previously unnamed species of elasmosaur is being called Traskasaura sandrae in honour of Mike Trask, who in 1988 discovered fossils in the Puntledge River.
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'Can't describe it with words': B.C. diver captures rare octopus footage

'Can't describe it with words': B.C. diver captures rare octopus footage

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carl Sorensen has spent at least three days a week diving off Vancouver Island, capturing mesmerizing footage of marine life that few ever get to see.
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qathet SPCA: Microchipped pets more likely to be returned

qathet SPCA: Microchipped pets more likely to be returned

Registry links animal identification to human owners
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RCMP monitoring B.C. ostrich farm to ensure 'no criminal behaviour'

RCMP monitoring B.C. ostrich farm to ensure 'no criminal behaviour'

RCMP say they are closely monitoring the situation at a British Columbia ostrich farm "to ensure there is no criminal behavior" at the property where protesters have gathered to oppose a cull of the birds. RCMP spokesman Cpl.
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Aggressive black bear killed in Britannia Beach for public safety

Aggressive black bear killed in Britannia Beach for public safety

The black bear had repeatedly attempted to enter homes and charged at people, officials say.
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Charges laid against man who allegedly stabbed police dog in Richmond

Charges laid against man who allegedly stabbed police dog in Richmond

The dog is expected to make a full recovery, according to Richmond RCMP.
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RCMP visit B.C. ostrich farm to prepare for potential cull enforcement and arrests

RCMP visit B.C. ostrich farm to prepare for potential cull enforcement and arrests

RCMP liaison officers have visited a British Columbia ostrich farm to prepare for potential arrests at the property where protesters are trying to prevent a cull of about 400 birds ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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