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The 10 most popular Canadian pet names of 2019 revealed

The 10 most popular Canadian pet names of 2019 revealed

Lots of people enjoy unconditional love from pets, but sometimes they found that coming up with a good furry companion’s name may be a lot harder than they think.
Raccoon found with trap dragging from paw in Port Coquitlam prompts call for action

Raccoon found with trap dragging from paw in Port Coquitlam prompts call for action

The Fur-Bearers offers $1,500 reward, calls for changes to allow municipalities to regulate traps in urban areas
Cook to open own restaurant after winning lottery

Cook to open own restaurant after winning lottery

Vinh Tran will soon be his own boss after matching all ten numbers to win the November 23, 2019 Lotto 6/49 Guaranteed $1 million prize.
VIDEO: Watch these dunlin dance on the 'Bay

VIDEO: Watch these dunlin dance on the 'Bay

Twitter and YouTube user Pacificnorthwestkate shared a video yesterday showcasing quite a performance by dunlin on Boundary Bay. A large number of birds are seen flying in the video with a peregrine falcon "conducting" the show.
30 bears destroyed in Tri-Cities for conflict

30 bears destroyed in Tri-Cities for conflict

Numbers consistent with the number of calls, conservation officer says, but problem lies with people who don't get rid of attractants
Vancouver photographer shares incredible footage of elusive coastal wolf (PHOTOS)

Vancouver photographer shares incredible footage of elusive coastal wolf (PHOTOS)

Moving like ghosts along Vancouver Island’s shorelines, it’s rare that you’ll catch a glimpse of the elusive coastal wolf, but two Vancouver photographers managed to do just that.
This robot will stop you from attacking your climate-denying uncle at Christmas

This robot will stop you from attacking your climate-denying uncle at Christmas

As some come to the Christmas dinner table hot for a debate and others bury their heads in the mashed potatoes, CliMate chat bot will help you have constructive conversations around climate change, say makers
Six bears killed in the same PoCo neighbourhood last week

Six bears killed in the same PoCo neighbourhood last week

Conservation officers say the two families — including four first-year cubs — were destroyed because of access to human food sources.
Over half of homeless people may have experienced a head injury: study

Over half of homeless people may have experienced a head injury: study

A UBC-led study has found that people who are homeless experience a disproportionately high prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
RCMP announce multimedia blitz to capture alleged money launderer

RCMP announce multimedia blitz to capture alleged money launderer

Cong Dinh of Burnaby is alleged to have been involved in a Vietnamese organized crime group and is now considered a fugitive
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