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Paws and play: 5 great ways to stay active with your dog this summer

Paws and play: 5 great ways to stay active with your dog this summer

Pettable drew on advice from the American Kennel Club and veterinary experts to find out ways to stay active with your dog this summer.
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Transient orcas thriving in Salish Sea, as southern residents continue to struggle

Transient orcas thriving in Salish Sea, as southern residents continue to struggle

Bigg’s killer whales have been spotted in local waters every day since March 12.
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Celebrating canine speed: Highlights from the Squamish whippet racing weekend

Celebrating canine speed: Highlights from the Squamish whippet racing weekend

Whippet racing enthusiasts flock to Squamish for the North American Nationals, showcasing premium fields and heartfelt memories.
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Most pet owners who have pet insurance say it's worth the cost

Most pet owners who have pet insurance say it's worth the cost

Experian surveyed pet owners to retrieve their views about the financial responsibility of owning pets and whether or not paying for pet insurance is worth it.
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Mass die-off of fish reported in North Cowichan lake

Mass die-off of fish reported in North Cowichan lake

Thousands of dead pumpkinseed fish, an invasive species, were found belly-up at the lake.
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Two rare deer sightings in Richmond

Two rare deer sightings in Richmond

The city warns residents to keep their distance from these 'cute' animals.
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Group of Alaska Tribes demands pause on B.C. mining project upstream of 'ecological hotspot'

Group of Alaska Tribes demands pause on B.C. mining project upstream of 'ecological hotspot'

B.C. is set to publish an environmental impact assessment for the Eskay Creek mine in the near future.
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The world is farming more seafood than it catches. Is that a good thing?

The world is farming more seafood than it catches. Is that a good thing?

Grist reports that both aquaculture and fisheries have environmental and climate impacts and this underscores the need to transform seafood systems to minimize their impact on the planet.
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Ottawa calls $8-million price tag for animal captivity bill speculative, premature

Ottawa calls $8-million price tag for animal captivity bill speculative, premature

OTTAWA — A proposed law to prohibit keeping elephants and great apes in captivity in Canada could cost up to $8 million to administer over the first five years, the parliamentary budget officer said in a new analysis Thursday.
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'She was taken from us too soon': Maltese killed by off-leash dog in Vancouver park

'She was taken from us too soon': Maltese killed by off-leash dog in Vancouver park

The incident is under investigation by authorities.
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