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Octopus arrives with the storm, sticks around at Shaw Centre

Octopus arrives with the storm, sticks around at Shaw Centre

When a giant Pacific octopus was stranded at Vancouver International Airport after her flight to Finland was cancelled, the Vancouver Aquarium asked the Shaw Centre if it could care for her.
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Caring for 'mama's boys' limits breeding by orca mothers, study finds

Caring for 'mama's boys' limits breeding by orca mothers, study finds

New research finds caring for weaned sons throughout the male offspring’s life diminishes a mother’s annual breeding success by about 50 per cent
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Trust in governments shows signs of life as pandemic starts to fade

Trust in governments shows signs of life as pandemic starts to fade

OTTAWA — An annual survey on how trusting Canadians are suggests their faith in governments is rebounding as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to fade. The 2023 CanTrust Index published by Proof Strategies surveyed 1,502 adults online between Jan.
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Lawyers seeking class-action certification for Lytton residents impacted by devastating 2021 wildfire

Lawyers seeking class-action certification for Lytton residents impacted by devastating 2021 wildfire

A weeklong hearing is underway in B.C. Supreme Court where lawyers are trying to get a class-action lawsuit certified for Lytton residents impacted by 2021’s devastating wildfire.
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Off-duty police officer dead after self-inflicted injury at B.C. gun range

Off-duty police officer dead after self-inflicted injury at B.C. gun range

The incident took place at an indoor shooting range.
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Whistler shelter dog is now 'in the arms of an angel' — adoptee Sarah McLachlan

Whistler shelter dog is now 'in the arms of an angel' — adoptee Sarah McLachlan

The adorable new addition comes days before the Canadian singer will appear in a Super Bowl commercial spoofing her iconic SPCA ads.
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B.C. Liberal bill would eliminate PST on used vehicle sales

B.C. Liberal bill would eliminate PST on used vehicle sales

Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar re-introduces legislation to cut tax on resold vehicles worth less than $20,000
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'Wanted to do my part': B.C.'s Turkish community first in Canada to send aid to disaster zone

'Wanted to do my part': B.C.'s Turkish community first in Canada to send aid to disaster zone

To help Turkey's earthquake recovery, British Columbians can donate supplies at 580 Industrial Ave. in Vancouver or donate cash to the Canadian Red Cross.
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B.C. universities to support women in Afghanistan seeking education

B.C. universities to support women in Afghanistan seeking education

A toolkit has been created for Canadian colleges and universities to support women affected by the Taliban's ban on higher education.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of multi-surface cleaner due to 'microbial hazard'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of multi-surface cleaner due to 'microbial hazard'

If you have any of the recalled products, immediately stop using them.
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