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Richmond woman found guilty of over-harvesting clams, oysters

Richmond woman found guilty of over-harvesting clams, oysters

Two women exceeded daily shellfish quotas at the Baynes Sounds reserve last May.
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No animals harmed in massive Chilliwack barn fire

No animals harmed in massive Chilliwack barn fire

More than 40 firefighters fought the barn blaze that sent a large black plume of smoke into the sky.
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Calgary paleontologist part of discovery of new dinosaur with 30-centimetre claws

Calgary paleontologist part of discovery of new dinosaur with 30-centimetre claws

CALGARY — A University of Calgary paleontologist is part of a discovery of a new species of dinosaur with 30-centimetre-long claws found in a Mongolian desert.
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5 lions rescued from the war in Ukraine settle into a new life in England

5 lions rescued from the war in Ukraine settle into a new life in England

SMARDEN, England (AP) — One malnourished lioness had spent her life confined to an apartment. Another was so shell-shocked she could barely walk.
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Hope persists for Brave Little Hunter, a year after she was freed from a shallow North Island inlet

Hope persists for Brave Little Hunter, a year after she was freed from a shallow North Island inlet

A researcher who was involved in the rescue effort is optimistic that as the days grow longer and the weather improves, there will be more sightings
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Salmon clipping being organized by Powell River Salmon Society

Salmon clipping being organized by Powell River Salmon Society

Volunteers being sought to help clip adipose fins of 300,000 coho
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One of 126 urban deer tests positive for wasting disease in B.C.

One of 126 urban deer tests positive for wasting disease in B.C.

VICTORIA — One of 126 urban deer culled in southeastern British Columbia to determine if they were sick has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
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Rescued owl released back home to Texada Island

Rescued owl released back home to Texada Island

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society supporter helps with release
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Strange foam and dead fish wash ashore at 2 Australian beaches as surfers fall sick

Strange foam and dead fish wash ashore at 2 Australian beaches as surfers fall sick

A microalgal bloom was suspected to have sickened humans and marine life as well as creating the foam that has covered hundreds of metres of coastline.
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Tribunal rejects B.C. woman’s claim over returned dachshund puppy

Tribunal rejects B.C. woman’s claim over returned dachshund puppy

Jessica Clark says she returned the puppy to the breeder for rehoming because she wanted 'what’s best for the little guy.'
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