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Alert issued after student spots cougar near Doncaster school in Saanich

Alert issued after student spots cougar near Doncaster school in Saanich

Police said the sighting came about 1 p.m. in a wooded area near Thistle Street and Cedar Avenue
Steveston fisherman fined $37,000 for fishing in 'Canada's Galapagos'

Steveston fisherman fined $37,000 for fishing in 'Canada's Galapagos'

The fisherman got 'bad intel' about where he could fish, says his defence lawyer.
Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail

Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail

BOSTON (AP) — A Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. shared hugs and laughs with supporters after a judge released her from federal custody on Thursday.
Citizen scientists advocate for Salish Sea whales

Citizen scientists advocate for Salish Sea whales

Ship strikes pose significant risk to humpback homecoming
qathet-based beekeeper getting her groove and hives back

qathet-based beekeeper getting her groove and hives back

Running an apiary can be both magical and challenging, says beemaster
See: Canine Valley offers refuge for animals amid Squamish wildfire

See: Canine Valley offers refuge for animals amid Squamish wildfire

In response to growing concerns over displaced pets during the out-of-control wildfire near Squamish, Canine Valley is offering round-the-clock support for any affected families.
qathet Regional District director encountered grizzly on Texada

qathet Regional District director encountered grizzly on Texada

Sandy McCormick called conservation officer service after seeing the bear in her garden
China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

VANCOUVER — Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her "haul" on the False Creek Fishermen's Wharf in Vancouver — a bag of sweet and meaty spot prawns, live and kicking and fresh off the boat.
Tropical bird spotted at Trial Island, far from its range in northern Mexico

Tropical bird spotted at Trial Island, far from its range in northern Mexico

Jacques Sirois, chair of the Friends of the Victoria Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary, said it appears to be the first confirmed sighting of the “magnificent frigatebird” in the capital region.
B.C. tribunal orders payment for medical bills in dog attack

B.C. tribunal orders payment for medical bills in dog attack

The responsible dogs were shot dead during a goat attack three days later.