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Gene mapping to target infectious brain disease in B.C. deer

Gene mapping to target infectious brain disease in B.C. deer

Scientists aim to map the movement and interaction of deer populations in the Kooteneys before they are infected with 'zombie deer disease.'
Chihuahua euthanized after alleged abuse; B.C. man pleads not guilty

Chihuahua euthanized after alleged abuse; B.C. man pleads not guilty

Randeep Singh Ghataura allegedly hit the nine-pound dog with a shoe.
Pond in Campbell River to be cleared of invasive goldfish

Pond in Campbell River to be cleared of invasive goldfish

The city began receiving reports about goldfish in the pond last year, which raised concerns because goldfish have a high reproductive rate
North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­RCMP members rescue raccoon family stuck in dumpster

North Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­RCMP members rescue raccoon family stuck in dumpster

‘Operation Trash Panda’ was a success, a North Van RCMP spokesman said about the unusual call they received Sept. 29
Duncan to be home to new first-in-Canada animal behaviour centre

Duncan to be home to new first-in-Canada animal behaviour centre

The group says an increasing numbers of cats and dogs are arriving in care fearful, under-socialized and needing significant behavioural support
Chocolate labradors from qathet prepare for next competition

Chocolate labradors from qathet prepare for next competition

Dock diving is an increasingly popular sport for dogs in North America
Update: Goat returned home, police have 'no idea how it ended up in Vancouver'

Update: Goat returned home, police have 'no idea how it ended up in Vancouver'

There was a goat chase Friday night
Powell River Salmon Society prepares for annual expo

Powell River Salmon Society prepares for annual expo

Annual event draws hundreds of students and provides opportunity for the public to see fish up close
The goose is loose! Squamish community raises $2,000 to rescue injured goose with net gun

The goose is loose! Squamish community raises $2,000 to rescue injured goose with net gun

Efforts underway to save injured goose sporting a 33-inch arrow.
Cougar sightings reported on UVic campus and in Saanich's South Valley Park

Cougar sightings reported on UVic campus and in Saanich's South Valley Park

In the event of a cougar encounter, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service advises keeping the animal in front of you at all times.