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Judge refuses to allow more avian flu tests on ostriches at B.C. farm

Judge refuses to allow more avian flu tests on ostriches at B.C. farm

Supporters of the farm have been camped at the property for weeks to prevent a cull.
Great horned owl named Saanich's official bird

Great horned owl named Saanich's official bird

The great horned owl won 33.2 per cent of the votes in a contest started in early May by the District of Saanich and the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary.
B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

B.C. regional district penalized $43K for repeated landfill violations

After previous violations led to five dead bears, a landfill run by the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine continued to scatter garbage and failed to maintain proper voltage on its electric fence
B.C. logging deal sparks clash over Indigenous rights and endangered owl

B.C. logging deal sparks clash over Indigenous rights and endangered owl

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has approved Teal-Jones' interim sale of a Fraser Valley forest licence, leaving endangered spotted owl habitat open to logging before the province consults First Nations
West Vancouver launches new trick for dog owner obedience

West Vancouver launches new trick for dog owner obedience

Three lucky dog owners could be in for a ‘golden biscuit’ to share with their pooch if they're seen following the rules
Man fined $5,000 for dolphin close encounter on personal watercraft

Man fined $5,000 for dolphin close encounter on personal watercraft

Stephen Michael White was recorded speeding toward the dolphins, coming within just a few feet while filming them on his cellphone.
Texada grizzly welcome in Mamalilikulla territory, says chief

Texada grizzly welcome in Mamalilikulla territory, says chief

First Nation wants bear translocated to its traditional territory in the Hoeya Sound area
Bobcat spotted on a stroll near downtown Squamish

Bobcat spotted on a stroll near downtown Squamish

Kyle Kulas and partner Tiffany Brunke spotted the animal while on a walk on June 12. 
Texada grizzly, same bear spotted in Sechelt and Gibsons in 2024

Texada grizzly, same bear spotted in Sechelt and Gibsons in 2024

Conservation Officer Service says due to its 'aggressive behaviour,' the bear is not a candidate for relocation a third time.
Watch: Photographer captures dolphins in magical moonlight near West Vancouver

Watch: Photographer captures dolphins in magical moonlight near West Vancouver

The Pacific white-sided dolphins swam near Whytecliff Park for hours Sunday evening