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B.C. man pleads guilty to trafficking bear parts

B.C. man pleads guilty to trafficking bear parts

Hong Tao Yang of Abbotsford pled guilty and was fined nearly $9,000 in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court for trafficking bear parts in Maple Ridge.
Adoptable pet of the week: Blossoming German Shepherd pup Selma

Adoptable pet of the week: Blossoming German Shepherd pup Selma

Adoptable pet of the week features animals at BC SPCA West Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­that are in need of a forever home
Tourists 'shocked' to see man approach black bear in Whistler

Tourists 'shocked' to see man approach black bear in Whistler

The Conservation Officer Service is reminding people to never approach bears.
Police allege dog treat-disguised fentanyl sold by Surrey SkyTrain drug dealers

Police allege dog treat-disguised fentanyl sold by Surrey SkyTrain drug dealers

Two Surrey residents charged with drug and weapon offences cannot be named due to a publication ban.
Tragic pet death sparks warning about carbon monoxide safety in B.C.

Tragic pet death sparks warning about carbon monoxide safety in B.C.

There have been two significant carbon monoxide exposure incidents involving B.C. pets this year.
Data shows New West is one of B.C.'s top 20 rattiest communities

Data shows New West is one of B.C.'s top 20 rattiest communities

New Westminster was the 10th most-visited city for pest control company Orkin Canada to deal with the rodents.
New data says Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam are two of Canada's 'rattiest' cities

New data says Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam are two of Canada's 'rattiest' cities

Coquitlam was also nationally ranked by pest control company Orkin Canada.
Documents show 100 cats and dogs caught by wildlife traps in B.C.

Documents show 100 cats and dogs caught by wildlife traps in B.C.

The Fur-Bearers: "The actual number is probably much higher."
Canadian Army veterans traumatized from service connect with horses in therapy

Canadian Army veterans traumatized from service connect with horses in therapy

MONTREAL — Canadian Army veterans are healing their psychological wounds with some help from equine friends.
Opinion: Seen a jellyfish off the dock? You're not imagining things — they're increasingly in our lakes

Opinion: Seen a jellyfish off the dock? You're not imagining things — they're increasingly in our lakes

Freshwater jellyfish are growing in abundance in Canadian lakes and rivers. The reasons are complex but climate change is the primary culprit.