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Meet the Kamloops man who cares for birds of prey, the creepiest of crawlies
October 30, 2024 - 7:00 AM

Jamie Pearce has been flying birds of prey for audiences at the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops for over six years in demonstrations that bring awareness of the beauty and importance of different raptor species in the local ecosystem.
The rise of mobile zoos raising concerns about health and safety
October 08, 2016 - 6:00 AM

TORONTO - Shannon Geldart does not remember what kind of snake it was, only that it stretched further than the width of her Toronto home.
Funeral for two brothers killed by python hears how the boys touched others
August 11, 2013 - 5:00 AM

CAMPBELLTON, N.B. - Two brothers who were tragically killed by a python while they slept at a friend's home during a sleepover were remembered Saturday for how they touched others during their short lives.
Funeral today for two New Brunswick brothers killed by African rock python
August 10, 2013 - 6:46 AM

CAMPBELLTON, N.B. - A funeral service will be held today in Campbellton, N.B., for two young boys who were killed by a python while they slept in an apartment above an exotic pet store.
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Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

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Top News - Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

Meet the Kamloops man who cares for birds of prey, the creepiest of crawlies

The rise of mobile zoos raising concerns about health and safety

Funeral for two brothers killed by python hears how the boys touched others

Funeral today for two New Brunswick brothers killed by African rock python

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