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Orca pod spotted in vicinity of orphan B.C. killer whale, but no evidence of family

Orca pod spotted in vicinity of orphan B.C. killer whale, but no evidence of family

The orphan calf eluded several rescue attempts then swam out on her own to an open inlet last month.
Environment Canada agrees to priority assessment for chemical linked to salmon deaths

Environment Canada agrees to priority assessment for chemical linked to salmon deaths

The assessment will inform the development of a proposed plan for managing chemicals, which will be published for consultation this summer.
Claire Nielsen: For the love of a dog

Claire Nielsen: For the love of a dog

Dogs were among the first animals to be domesticated by humans, dating back tens of thousands of years. This long history of coexistence has resulted in a deep bond between the two species.
See orcas in Howe Sound

See orcas in Howe Sound

Squamish's Gerald Wolfe spotted orcas while hanging out at the beach in Furry Creek on May 2.
Boaters warned not to approach young orca that was subject of rescue effort

Boaters warned not to approach young orca that was subject of rescue effort

First Nations in the Zeballos area say too many boaters are interacting with the young orca that recently swam free from a lagoon.
Guilty plea expected in B.C. dog cruelty case

Guilty plea expected in B.C. dog cruelty case

Glen Affenzeller allegedly picked up a dog by the head, slammed it onto the concrete and punched it multiple times.
Conservation officers rescue bear from leg-hold trap along popular Coquitlam trail

Conservation officers rescue bear from leg-hold trap along popular Coquitlam trail

The bear was tranquilized and moved to a wilderness location away from the city.
May is National Pet Month

May is National Pet Month

Celebrate by adopting an adult dog or cat from BC SPCA - Powell River
First goslings hatch amidst rising concerns of high-rise nesting

First goslings hatch amidst rising concerns of high-rise nesting

Everything you need to know about urban nesting geese.
Watch: Woman helps duck family waddle through West Van traffic

Watch: Woman helps duck family waddle through West Van traffic

The woman led the mother duck and her flock of babies across roads, highways and train tracks to get them to safety at the Ambleside Park duck pond.