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Upgrading continues at Powell River Salmon Society

Upgrading continues at Powell River Salmon Society

Several projects involve improving capacity of fish-rearing organization
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Police provide escort for geese travelling on West Shore highway

Police provide escort for geese travelling on West Shore highway

A goose and six goslings were spotted on the shoulder of the Trans-Canada Highway.
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Rescind dog-removal order, B.C. tribunal tells strata

Rescind dog-removal order, B.C. tribunal tells strata

Strata resident claimed her dog was attacked as she carried a lemon meringue pie to her neighbour's unit.
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Injured, thin and baby bears emerging, North Shore Black Bear Society says

Injured, thin and baby bears emerging, North Shore Black Bear Society says

Mothers with cubs are the most likely ones to be seen in urban areas
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Adoptable pet of the month: Cuddly corso covets forever family

Adoptable pet of the month: Cuddly corso covets forever family

Three-month-old canine with big personality waiting at BC SPCA-Powell River for a new home
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Adoptable pet of the week: Poppy is a lettuce-loving bunny looking for a cosy home

Adoptable pet of the week: Poppy is a lettuce-loving bunny looking for a cosy home

Being litter trained, she is a perfect candidate for a free-roam bunny and happens to be very tidy
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Opinion: Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

Opinion: Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

Canada needs a biodiversity protection and conservation act that will address current biodiversity decline and prevent future threats.
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'It's been decimating': B.C. anglers push for chinook salmon fishing in Howe Sound

'It's been decimating': B.C. anglers push for chinook salmon fishing in Howe Sound

Squamish Nation does not support the recreational retention of hatchery chinook and says the health of wild chinook would likely be negatively affected.
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'Babies would have died': Men stop traffic to help ducks cross busy B.C. highway

'Babies would have died': Men stop traffic to help ducks cross busy B.C. highway

It was rush hour in Maple Ridge when a family of ducks tried to cross Highway 7.
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Roger the marmot back to 'living the high life' at the Empress Hotel

Roger the marmot back to 'living the high life' at the Empress Hotel

The yellow-bellied marmot returned from hibernation in mid-March and is once again delighting staff and guests with cameo appearances on the hotel grounds
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