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Cat poo case nets $3,117 damages from B.C. tribunal

Cat poo case nets $3,117 damages from B.C. tribunal

Gregory Ormston said Dianne Holt's cat was using his yard as a litter box and that he was returning the cat droppings to the owner by putting them in her yard.
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Living the dream: B.C. woman spending her retirement watching wild animals

Living the dream: B.C. woman spending her retirement watching wild animals

She has more than 10 trail cameras set up all over the Sunshine Coast and has captured magnificent footage of wildlife in their natural habitat.
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Adoptable pet of the week: This bunny has a cool hairdo

Adoptable pet of the week: This bunny has a cool hairdo

It looks like Olive’s stylist took a cue from Sir Rod Stewart
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Franklin the tortoise moving out of refrigerator after chilling since October

Franklin the tortoise moving out of refrigerator after chilling since October

It's a big week for Franklin the marginated tortoise who is being brought out of his slumber after chilling out in a refrigerator for three and a half months.
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Eco-tourism did not make these B.C. grizzly bears more prone to human conflict, study finds

Eco-tourism did not make these B.C. grizzly bears more prone to human conflict, study finds

Despite community concerns, only one of 34 grizzly bears involved in eco-tourism ended up in conflict in B.C.’s Bella Coola Valley, finds study
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B.C. dog owner to pay attack victim $2,500

B.C. dog owner to pay attack victim $2,500

Grace Nzibonera suffered a wrist fracture, chin injuries and stitches to her eyelids after two attacks by a dog.
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Watch: Barking sea lions return to West Vancouver bay

Watch: Barking sea lions return to West Vancouver bay

For some neighbours, the novelty of all-night barking has worn off.
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Court upholds approval of B.C. port expansion despite risks to whales

Court upholds approval of B.C. port expansion despite risks to whales

Both Canada's environment minister and Cabinet acted reasonably in approving the expansion of a shipping terminal near Vancouver, B.C., estimated to add $3 billion to the country's GDP.
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Photos: Rufous hummingbird picks Port Coquitlam over Puerto Vallarta

Photos: Rufous hummingbird picks Port Coquitlam over Puerto Vallarta

A Rufous hummingbird and other bird species were recently seen across the Tri-Cities. Here's why local naturalists took the time to spot them.
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P.E.I. oyster farmers fear without government help, MSX parasite will kill industry

P.E.I. oyster farmers fear without government help, MSX parasite will kill industry

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's oyster industry is calling for more research and government action as a parasite spreads in the province's waters, threatening the world-renowned export.
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