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New calf seen with southern resident orcas near Victoria Harbour

New calf seen with southern resident orcas near Victoria Harbour

The Center for Whale Research says the newborn killer whale was spotted on Sunday with J Pod, swimming close to a 20-year-old female southern resident known as J40.
Wolves reported to have chased Metchosin resident and dog

Wolves reported to have chased Metchosin resident and dog

Sooke-based Wild Wise says the report is unusual because typically, wolves try to avoid human contact.
Video: Watch this family of cougars taking a walk

Video: Watch this family of cougars taking a walk

A family of cougars was recently spotted wandering by a trail camera in the Sea to sky
'Complete shock': Dog found with broken bones inside Vancouver park garbage bin

'Complete shock': Dog found with broken bones inside Vancouver park garbage bin

Witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage from the area are asked to call police.
Steve the cat saved from massive tree in North Vancouver, again

Steve the cat saved from massive tree in North Vancouver, again

It's the second time in six months the same cat has been rescued by an arborist up a very tall tree
Lake levels a concern for qathet-based organization

Lake levels a concern for qathet-based organization

Energy Democracy for BC wants to ensure water is high enough for navigation and spawning fish
Wayward beaver in North Saanich dies from saltwater toxicity

Wayward beaver in North Saanich dies from saltwater toxicity

The adult female beaver had to be euthanized after it was found languishing in the ocean surf near Reay Creek in the Sidney area.
Whales migrations changed as seas warmed. But can they keep pace with climate change?

Whales migrations changed as seas warmed. But can they keep pace with climate change?

The Canadian lead author of a new study on the migration of humpback whales is sounding the alarm on how climate change could spell trouble for the species.
'Thought he was dead': Animal lover helps rescue skunk in Vancouver

'Thought he was dead': Animal lover helps rescue skunk in Vancouver

"It broke my heart," said Deborah Bastow of seeing the black and white critter barely moving in a roundabout garden bed.
The Squamish goose is back on the loose

The Squamish goose is back on the loose

The beloved Wilson returns home after recovering from a harrowing injury, capturing the hearts of locals and shedding light on the power of humans—good and bad.
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