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$1,000 reward offered after B.C. bears found gutted with paws cut off

$1,000 reward offered after B.C. bears found gutted with paws cut off

Anyone with security or trail cam footage is being asked to come forward.
Dog that attacked deer in Oak Bay deemed 'vicious'; owner fined

Dog that attacked deer in Oak Bay deemed 'vicious'; owner fined

The owner has been issued several municipal tickets and must post a sign on their residence alerting anyone who comes to the home that a vicious dog is living there
Letter: Meet Ernie and Eddie, Coquitlam's new backyard sculpture

Letter: Meet Ernie and Eddie, Coquitlam's new backyard sculpture

If you’ve been near Hickey Drive and Austin Avenue lately, you may have noticed a new addition to the neighbourhood, a Coquitlam homeowner writes.
36% of Canadian bird species see decline over past 50 years

36% of Canadian bird species see decline over past 50 years

The latest State of Canada's Birds report shows major declines in the Prairies and worrying signs that seabirds could be next.
A continued threat to birds: Window strikes soar during fall migration

A continued threat to birds: Window strikes soar during fall migration

Window collisions are a leading cause of death for migratory and resident birds across the world. Here's how you can make a difference.
Gene mapping to target infectious brain disease in B.C. deer

Gene mapping to target infectious brain disease in B.C. deer

Scientists aim to map the movement and interaction of deer populations in the Kooteneys before they are infected with 'zombie deer disease.'
Chihuahua euthanized after alleged abuse; B.C. man pleads not guilty

Chihuahua euthanized after alleged abuse; B.C. man pleads not guilty

Randeep Singh Ghataura allegedly hit the nine-pound dog with a shoe.
Pond in Campbell River to be cleared of invasive goldfish

Pond in Campbell River to be cleared of invasive goldfish

The city began receiving reports about goldfish in the pond last year, which raised concerns because goldfish have a high reproductive rate
North Vancouver RCMP members rescue raccoon family stuck in dumpster

North Vancouver RCMP members rescue raccoon family stuck in dumpster

‘Operation Trash Panda’ was a success, a North Van RCMP spokesman said about the unusual call they received Sept. 29
Duncan to be home to new first-in-Canada animal behaviour centre

Duncan to be home to new first-in-Canada animal behaviour centre

The group says an increasing numbers of cats and dogs are arriving in care fearful, under-socialized and needing significant behavioural support