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Photographer finds massive octopus dead on Vancouver Island shore

Photographer finds massive octopus dead on Vancouver Island shore

The Giant Pacific octopus is one of the largest species of octopus in the world, with an arm span up to nine meters long.
Nearly half of Canadians think gun laws aren't strict enough, says new poll

Nearly half of Canadians think gun laws aren't strict enough, says new poll

About 17 per cent of surveyed Canadians say firearm laws are too strict.
Whale mail? Canada Post reveals stamps to spotlight endangered species

Whale mail? Canada Post reveals stamps to spotlight endangered species

The five stamps are meant to bring attention to five endangered whale species across Canada, including the southern resident killer whale.
West Vancouver man to face charges for feeding coyotes and bears

West Vancouver man to face charges for feeding coyotes and bears

Conservation officers say the man had been feeding wildlife for months in a public park area of West Vancouver.
B.C. team finishes near the top of America’s Toughest Race

B.C. team finishes near the top of America’s Toughest Race

Competitors need to have a diverse outdoors skill set, including whitewater paddling, climbing, rappelling, cycling, swimming, canoeing and orienteering.
Opinion: A guaranteed basic income could end poverty, so why isn’t it happening?

Opinion: A guaranteed basic income could end poverty, so why isn’t it happening?

Basic income should form part of a practical comprehensive plan for eliminating poverty in Canada.
Struggle against “violent erasure” of Indigenous languages continues today

Struggle against “violent erasure” of Indigenous languages continues today

The United Nations has declared 2022 to 2032 the Decade of Indigenous Languages.
Citizen science whale observers worry humpbacks being harassed

Citizen science whale observers worry humpbacks being harassed

A humpback known as Big Mama and her new calf were followed by an entourage of whale watching boats upwards of five hours a day while in Boundary Pass earlier this week.
Tree Brewing radler recalled over undeclared sulphites

Tree Brewing radler recalled over undeclared sulphites

A popular B.C.-based craft brewery has issued a recall on one of its products. Tree Brewing Co. has recalled cans of its Golden Larch grapefruit radler because they contain sulphites not declared on the label.
B.C. couple challenge $11,400 in COVID-test fines

B.C. couple challenge $11,400 in COVID-test fines

They were returning to Canada from a U.S. visit and their test results were not available in time.