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Bear shot and killed in Deep Cove after biting woman

Bear shot and killed in Deep Cove after biting woman

The woman was gardening outside her North Vancouver home when the large adult male black bear bit her
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Cell-phone paparazzi putting humans — and bears — at risk

Cell-phone paparazzi putting humans — and bears — at risk

Elphinstone resident Michael Master was trying to move a bear away from his neighbourhood, when people started showing up to take photos with their phones, hindering his attempts.
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10 essential tips to keep your pets cool and safe this summer

10 essential tips to keep your pets cool and safe this summer

Limiting exercise is one way to reduce overheating during hot weather.
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Photos: Apparent mama bear shows cubs how to climb a tree in Coquitlam

Photos: Apparent mama bear shows cubs how to climb a tree in Coquitlam

There were no food sources in the area, said Eagle Mountain resident Casi McEvoy, but the latest sighting is a reminder to keep bins and attractants secure.
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U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption

U.S. eases border rules for dogs from Canada as Liberals try to secure exemption

OTTAWA — After much hounding by federal officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is giving Canadian dogs a slightly longer leash when it comes to new rules aimed at controlling the spread of rabies.
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Sunshine Coast drivers urged to be on alert for wildlife

Sunshine Coast drivers urged to be on alert for wildlife

Road Safety at Work aims to prevent work-related collisions
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Search for Moonie the whoodle in qathet region has happy outcome

Search for Moonie the whoodle in qathet region has happy outcome

Herculean effort by community members pays off after multi-day search
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Left your trash out overnight? Expect a $500 fine from Coquitlam

Left your trash out overnight? Expect a $500 fine from Coquitlam

Coquitlam city staff are patrolling residential areas, penalizing homeowners who leave their garbage bins out — even unintentionally — and draw bears to the area.
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Coquitlam RCMP free another trapped bear. But not before it completely destroys a car's interior

Coquitlam RCMP free another trapped bear. But not before it completely destroys a car's interior

It's the second time in less than a month a trapped bear had to be freed by Coquitlam RCMP officers.
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Ocean Wise pulls eco-labels from southeast Alaskan salmon

Ocean Wise pulls eco-labels from southeast Alaskan salmon

Canada's largest seafood eco-certification body now lists southeast Alaskan fisheries as unsustainable.
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