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B.C. woman upset about 'mind-boggling' fee to cremate pet hamster

B.C. woman upset about 'mind-boggling' fee to cremate pet hamster

Lorraine Schlaht suggests asking more questions before handing over a beloved pet for cremation after she was charged nearly $300 for her hamster.
Wildfires are fuelling eco-anxiety but taking climate action can help, experts say

Wildfires are fuelling eco-anxiety but taking climate action can help, experts say

When Jennifer Austin woke up on Tuesday morning, her Ottawa home smelled like smoke, even though all the windows were closed. "I felt like a little bit under siege," she said.
Climate change made May heat in Western Canada 10 times more likely, early data suggests

Climate change made May heat in Western Canada 10 times more likely, early data suggests

Preliminary data shows elevated spring temperatures in Western Canada were made 10 times more likely due to climate change, and helped fuel a number of wildfires.
Whistler animal shelter warns of parvovirus cases in Sea to Sky

Whistler animal shelter warns of parvovirus cases in Sea to Sky

The highly-contagious virus has so far killed one puppy and sent two others to the animal hospital. Here's how to protect your pet.
Lawyer for Bernardo victims says families told of transfer the day it happened

Lawyer for Bernardo victims says families told of transfer the day it happened

The families of convicted killer and rapist Paul Bernardo's victims didn't learn that he was being transferred to a different prison until the day it happened, the correctional service confirmed Friday.
Spring snow melt the earliest ever in many parts of B.C.

Spring snow melt the earliest ever in many parts of B.C.

The BC River Forecast Centre says this year is such an outlier when compared to historical data.
Squamish’s A-Frame Brewing wins big at national awards

Squamish’s A-Frame Brewing wins big at national awards

Local microbrewery took home a gold and silver at this year’s Canadian Brewing Awards
Council authorizes development permit for 25-unit Finch Drive site

Council authorizes development permit for 25-unit Finch Drive site

Project will feature mix of rental and ownership units, and will make ample use of solar power
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada

Smoke and flames continue to engulf much of Canada with poor air quality in parts of Ontario and Quebec and the same blanketing much of the west.
Former B.C. doctor who hired hitman to kill patient denied parole again

Former B.C. doctor who hired hitman to kill patient denied parole again

A psychological risk assessment of 71-year-old Josephakis Charalambous determined he poses a "moderate risk for future violence."
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