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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.
Opinion: Losing a pet deserves more attention and compassion

Opinion: Losing a pet deserves more attention and compassion

As pets increasingly become integral to our emotional lives, acknowledging the relevance of this relationship is fundamental.
Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Canada slowest to share bird flu data, study finds

Researchers say the delay, which averaged 618 days in Canada, could restrict scientists' ability to track the next pandemic.
Orca calf a descendent of one of last killer whales captured in North America

Orca calf a descendent of one of last killer whales captured in North America

The orca calf’s great-grandmother was one of six whales captured and temporarily held by SeaWorld in Washington’s Puget Sound in March 1976.
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.
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.
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.