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'Concerning behaviour': 100-pound cougar struts across B.C. family's deck

'Concerning behaviour': 100-pound cougar struts across B.C. family's deck

A cougar on Bowen Island has had multiple run-ins with people.
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Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

Ottawa declines emergency order to protect endangered killer whales

The decision comes after a November 2024 risk assessment that found the whales face 'imminent threats' to their survival and recovery. 
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VIDEO: Herring spawn witnessed off Savary Island this morning

VIDEO: Herring spawn witnessed off Savary Island this morning

Hundreds of thousands of tiny fish return to the Salish Sea every year
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Researchers optimistic about health of southern resident killer whale calf

Researchers optimistic about health of southern resident killer whale calf

The encounter near the U.S. San Juan Islands east of Victoria showed orca calf J62 swimming alongside other members of J Pod.
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Climb stairs, help whales and the environment

Climb stairs, help whales and the environment

Squamish athlete Shaun Stephens-Whale joins WWF-Canada for an unconventional stair climb at BC Place on May 10—and you can join too.
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'Holy crap': B.C. man has epic encounter with 100+ dolphins

'Holy crap': B.C. man has epic encounter with 100+ dolphins

A Pemberton man was in the right place at the right time this week in Howe Sound.
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The net gun has been purchased from Squamish donations

The net gun has been purchased from Squamish donations

‘Everyone at Wildlife Rescue is very appreciative of this lifesaving gift.'
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Port Moody councillor seeks provincial regulation of mobile live animal displays like petting zoos

Port Moody councillor seeks provincial regulation of mobile live animal displays like petting zoos

Port Moody council tasked staff in January to create a corporate policy banning mobile live animal programs from operating anywhere in the city.
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'Wonderful wildlife': See this pod of dolphins near Squamish

'Wonderful wildlife': See this pod of dolphins near Squamish

Photographer Niall Bell shares his stunning images of the Pacific white-sided dolphins spotted near Porteau Cove, as well as a warning to others to keep their distance.
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How is Wilson the Squamish goose doing?

How is Wilson the Squamish goose doing?

The beloved local bird 'continues to be very feisty' says rescue centre staff
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