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Mounties in Nanaimo, B.C., probe theft of German shepherd puppies
June 28, 2023 - 11:54 AM

NANAIMO, B.C. - The RCMP are investigating the theft of 10 German shepherd puppies from a backyard kennel in Nanaimo, B.C.
Puppy from Iran that had acid thrown on her face to have surgery in Vancouver
January 27, 2019 - 5:12 AM

VANCOUVER - On a chilly January afternoon, Mugsy zipped across a green lawn like a whitish-brown arrow playing catch.
Bear cub, rescued near mother's body, dies unexpectedly in wildlife refuge
December 04, 2018 - 6:42 AM

TOFINO, B.C. - A British Columbia wildlife refuge says staff are upset and shocked after a bear cub that was rescued near his mother's dead body this spring died unexpectedly in his enclosure.
Puppies stranded for days on B.C. cliff rescued after woman sounds alarm
October 29, 2018 - 12:44 PM

MISSION, B.C. - Two St. Bernard-cross puppies rescued Sunday after being stranded for days on a cliff east of Vancouver are "bouncy" and "adorable," said a British Columbia SPCA official.
Stolen teacup poodle, Mickey, prompts search by Vancouver police, BC SPCA
July 26, 2018 - 12:26 PM

VANCOUVER - A search is underway in Vancouver for a tiny, teacup poodle snatched from the British Columbia SPCA shelter earlier this week.
'It's heartbreaking:' Malnourished, tiny bear cub found near mother's dead body
May 31, 2018 - 3:47 PM

TOFINO, B.C. - John Forde stood silently near the body of a dead female black bear as two little eyes stared back at him from a nearby bush.
Eagle with broken wing now in recovery facility after RCMP rescue
May 25, 2018 - 2:01 PM

BELLA COOLA, B.C. - A pair of police officers on British Columbia's central coast went beyond the call of duty to rescue a local constituent over the long weekend.
Blaze damages Vancouver metalwork firm, prompts rescue of dogs in nearby kennel
October 04, 2017 - 7:17 AM

VANCOUVER - A fire has torn through a metal shop near Vancouver's Olympic Village neighbourhood, close to False Creek.
Family warns against 'guardian homes' after teen's therapy dog taken by breeder
December 01, 2016 - 12:00 AM

VANCOUVER - Since Devon Wagner's dog was taken away, he says he feels like there's a "hole" inside of him.
B.C. adopts codes of practice for dog and cat breeders in wake of abuse cases
April 24, 2016 - 5:39 PM

VICTORIA - British Columbia has adopted codes of practice for commercial dog and cat breeders, as the province moves towards regulating the unlicensed and controversial industry.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Mounties in Nanaimo, B.C., probe theft of German shepherd puppies

Puppy from Iran that had acid thrown on her face to have surgery in Vancouver

Bear cub, rescued near mother's body, dies unexpectedly in wildlife refuge

Puppies stranded for days on B.C. cliff rescued after woman sounds alarm

Stolen teacup poodle, Mickey, prompts search by Vancouver police, BC SPCA

'It's heartbreaking:' Malnourished, tiny bear cub found near mother's dead body

Eagle with broken wing now in recovery facility after RCMP rescue

Blaze damages Vancouver metalwork firm, prompts rescue of dogs in nearby kennel

Family warns against 'guardian homes' after teen's therapy dog taken by breeder

B.C. adopts codes of practice for dog and cat breeders in wake of abuse cases

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