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Choose only the best exotic pet

People often ask me, "Matthew, what is the best exotic pet, and where can I get one?" Yes, maybe I prompt them extensively, or even slip them $5 just for asking, but it is a good question, and one I enjoy answering.


 

Choose only the best exotic pet for you

People often ask me, "Matthew, what is the best exotic pet, and where can I get one?" Yes, maybe I prompt them extensively, or even slip them $5 just for asking, but it is a good question, and one I enjoy answering.


 

Choose only the best exotic pet

People often ask me, "Matthew, what is the best exotic pet, and where can I get one?" Yes, maybe I prompt them extensively, or even slip them $5 just for asking, but it is a good question, and one I enjoy answering.


 

Youth should be punished for deplorable act

Editor, the Times: -- Re: Times, May 7 Youth who abused goose.


 

Step up to keep your scene green

Volunteering is more than just a nice gesture - it's a way for people to connect and act positively towards improving the quality of life in Abbotsford and Mission. Both cities encourage volunteerism by individuals, families, community groups, religious organizations, clubs, sports teams, neighbourhoods, schools and businesses.


 
Last year's peak number of geese

Fewer geese at Como Lake

The number of Canada Geese at Como Lake Park appears to be on the decline.


 

Don't feed the wildlife

Feeding wildlife may seem like an enjoyable way to connect with nature, but it can often lead to serious problems for species like squirrels, raccoons, deer and bears.


 
Many birds, including the tree swallow

Spring is the season to look skyward

THERE are signs everywhere that spring has arrived, like bright golden skunk cabbage, cream-coloured Indian plum and pink salmonberry flowers adding their cheer to the greenery.


 
Four herons

Herons choose safe city neighbourhood

Everyone is looking for a safer neighbourhood in which to raise their children - including herons.


 

Dogs should be welcome

As an owner of two dogs, one small and one medium-sized, I am constantly looking for new trails to explore. In fact, I know the trails so well, thanks to the dogs, that I now have a small hiking group which meets every Sunday to take in the scenery and enjoy a coffee together at the end of our exertions.


 

Plastics are killing our oceans

As that great philosopher George Carlin used to say, "The planet will be fine. It's us as a species that's f----d [in trouble]."


 
Short-eared owls

Waterfowl plumage captivates

IT HAS OFTEN BEEN SAID THAT FOR NATURE SEEKERS, EACH MONTH, EACH WEEK AND EACH DAY HAS ITS OWN SPECIAL REWARDS - AND WINTER IS NO EXCEPTION.


 

Locals set to wing it with national count

It looks like Ladner may once again finish tops in Canada in the annual Christmas Bird Count.


 
Jude Grass

Ladner Bird Count likely tops again

It looks like Ladner may once again finish tops in Canada in the annual Christmas Bird Count.


 
Great Blue Herons

Sprawl takes toll on herons

When the tide is low along the North Alouette River and the mud-covered grasses wave in the breeze, you will find the Great Blue Heron wading sedately in the shallows looking for lunch.


 

Spending Christmas in custody

A Seabird Island man acquitted of sexual assault charges Monday morning won't be home for Christmas.


 

Plan burns green

Richmond Council seemingly has money to burn as judged by their latest proposal to put an (asphalt) path along the Railway Green Space.


 
Food and weather are the biggest concerns

Spotting winter birds

IT was a glorious sight to see the North Shore Mountains sparking with a cloak of snow recently.


 

Tidal flats host migrating shorebirds

"WHERE have all the swallows gone?" is a question I'm often asked.