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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.
They dig, they pee, they trample. How to garden when you love both dogs and plants

They dig, they pee, they trample. How to garden when you love both dogs and plants

If you’ve ever had a dog, you know they don’t exactly tiptoe through the tulips.
'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.
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
BC SPCA looks to help North Vancouver kitty injured in hit-and-run

BC SPCA looks to help North Vancouver kitty injured in hit-and-run

'Magnus' dragged himself to safety and was found by a Good Samaritan after a truck hit the cat, causing a 'severe right tibia fracture'
Adoptable pet of the week: Bernie the bunny is a gentle fluff ball

Adoptable pet of the week: Bernie the bunny is a gentle fluff ball

A peaceful environment without too much noise or activity would be ideal for Bernie
'A good day': Dog reunited with owners thanks to stranger, New West police

'A good day': Dog reunited with owners thanks to stranger, New West police

A person spotted the dog and called police for help.
Photos: Nature photographer snaps great grey owl in Coquitlam

Photos: Nature photographer snaps great grey owl in Coquitlam

Often called the Phantom of the North, the great grey owl ("Strix nebulosa") has been seen in Coquitlam over the past month.
B.C. targets 200 city deer in fight against 'zombie deer disease'

B.C. targets 200 city deer in fight against 'zombie deer disease'

Province plans to capture, kill and test of hundreds of animals in cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley as it seeks to stem the spread of chronic wasting disease
See this bobcat in the Squamish wild

See this bobcat in the Squamish wild

From diet to denning habits, learn about the elusive bobcat spotted by photographer Tim Cyr.