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B.C. to kill 25 deer to test for chronic wasting disease in Kootenay region

B.C. to kill 25 deer to test for chronic wasting disease in Kootenay region

VICTORIA — The B.C. government says it will cull 25 deer in the Kootenay region to test for chronic wasting disease. The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship says two deer in the region tested positive for the disease earlier this year.
Northern resident orca spotted with calf In qathet waters

Northern resident orca spotted with calf In qathet waters

Multiple pods seen this winter near Grief Point
'He's a phenomenal good boy': Meet Ferus, the dog taking care of Vancouver's firefighters

'He's a phenomenal good boy': Meet Ferus, the dog taking care of Vancouver's firefighters

"When he comes to work, he's ready to work."
Langford warns of toxic newts in Westhills Park

Langford warns of toxic newts in Westhills Park

Rough-skinned newts contain harmful toxins when ingested and can cause skin irritation when handled, the city says on social media
Memorial service for Bob the elk set for Sunday afternoon in Youbou

Memorial service for Bob the elk set for Sunday afternoon in Youbou

Believed be about 14 years old when he died, Bob was a familiar sight in Youbou, where he lived for many years
How living in one of the most expensive places in the world impacts our pets

How living in one of the most expensive places in the world impacts our pets

If people cannot care for a pet, there are appropriate ways of dealing with the problem.
PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society treats sharp-shinned hawk with concussion and fracture
Stray Burnaby cat with 'long list' of serious injuries rescued by Good Samaritan

Stray Burnaby cat with 'long list' of serious injuries rescued by Good Samaritan

Finding Nemo: The tabby required 48 hours of emergency care when taken to the Burnaby community animal centre, the SPCA said.
Demographic change hitting West Vancouver creeks, salmon survey finds

Demographic change hitting West Vancouver creeks, salmon survey finds

Chum salmon numbers were lower than normal in this year's count, but coho counts are on the rise
Donation given to continue turtle habitat conservation in qathet

Donation given to continue turtle habitat conservation in qathet

Cranberry and Emily lakes home to endangered species
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