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The cat came back: Montreal owners reunite with Indie, feline missing for 8 years

The cat came back: Montreal owners reunite with Indie, feline missing for 8 years

MONTREAL — Indie the cat did indeed come back, but it took her about eight years and a little help from the Ottawa Humane Society.
Bear paw found on beach near Myrtle Point

Bear paw found on beach near Myrtle Point

Family comes across strange object while walking dog in qathet Regional District
Humpback missing its tail spotted off Vancouver Island

Humpback missing its tail spotted off Vancouver Island

The whale was moving slowly, spending a lot of time at the surface and doing partial dives, without bringing its fluke out of the water
Provincewide heat wave takes toll on local wildlife

Provincewide heat wave takes toll on local wildlife

Here's how you can support heat-affected wildlife this summer.
B.C. rancher rides toward 'wall of flame' to rescue cows from 5,000-hectare wildfire

B.C. rancher rides toward 'wall of flame' to rescue cows from 5,000-hectare wildfire

The Spences Bridge ranch owner was able to get half of his cows moved to safety.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.