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The great escape: Orphaned orca swims to freedom, begins search for family

The great escape: Orphaned orca swims to freedom, begins search for family

The young orca's bid for freedom occurred at a high tide early Friday and involved swimming through a swift-moving, narrow channel and underneath a bridge, with Esperanza Inlet in the near distance.
Video: Port Moody dragon boaters have close encounter with visiting orcas

Video: Port Moody dragon boaters have close encounter with visiting orcas

A small group of orcas visiting Burrard Inlet was captured on video by Port Moody dragon boaters.
Adjudicator accepts B.C. groups' challenge to Alaska 'sustainable' fishery

Adjudicator accepts B.C. groups' challenge to Alaska 'sustainable' fishery

The decision clears a major procedural hurdle, and gets the B.C. groups one step closer to challenging the Marine Stewardship Council to suspend Alaskan salmon as 'sustainable.'
Invasive species: Could herds of wild pigs spread into Metro Vancouver?

Invasive species: Could herds of wild pigs spread into Metro Vancouver?

Wild pigs are hardier and craftier than you might think.
Peregrine falcons laced with banned chemicals, find Canadian scientists

Peregrine falcons laced with banned chemicals, find Canadian scientists

The fastest animal on the planet, peregrine falcons can't seem to escape contamination from banned toxic flame retardants, a new study has found.
Canine attack broached by qathet Regional District directors

Canine attack broached by qathet Regional District directors

"It sounds like a good idea to bang up some signs but there could be negative consequences.” ~ City of Powell River director George Doubt
Wild horses to remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, lawmaker says

Wild horses to remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, lawmaker says

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Wild horses will stay in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park amid fears from advocates that park officials would remove the beloved animals from the rugged Badlands landscape, a key lawmaker said Thursday.
Volunteers work in shifts to protect Emerson the elephant seal from gawkers

Volunteers work in shifts to protect Emerson the elephant seal from gawkers

Volunteers are trying to protect the elephant seal from everything from selfie-seekers to dogs and even tour buses
Pet-friendly gardening: Tips for a safe and happy yard

Pet-friendly gardening: Tips for a safe and happy yard

Discover how to create a pet-safe garden oasis this season.
'Independence is a right': Guide dog puppy raisers needed in B.C.

'Independence is a right': Guide dog puppy raisers needed in B.C.

B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs is looking for volunteers to raise puppies so they can grow up and help people.
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