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Pug life: A South African woman has rescued more than 2,500 of the lovable 'clowns of the dog world'
February 01, 2025 - 9:00 AM

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Lots of hair shedding, tons of fun and a constant invasion of your personal space.
Family of dogs that were part of a large B.C. rescue have moved from trauma to treats
May 02, 2021 - 11:24 AM

When the BC SPCA took in 119 small dogs from a property near Fort Nelson in March, among them was a terrier mix soon to be named Cookie who had seven puppies.
Enderby dog treat business making use of brewery's waste
March 09, 2020 - 6:30 AM
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Using a barley by-product from a local brewery, a recently launched Enderby dog treat business is hoping its new eye-catching K9 snacks will be a winner.
Advent calendars have exploded with gift-worthy options
November 23, 2019 - 8:00 AM

NEW YORK - The Advent, to some Christians, is the four Sundays before Christmas. More generally, the variation of the Latin word for “coming” marks the season to prepare for the holiday.
Last Sable Island horse in captivity dies at wildlife park in Nova Scotia
October 03, 2019 - 7:30 PM

HALIFAX - The last Sable Island horse in captivity — a stocky, chestnut-coloured male with no name — has died.
Former Kamloops dog groomer given conditional sentence on animal cruelty charge
July 19, 2019 - 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS — A former Kamloops pet groomer who admitted to hitting her customer’s dog out of frustration has been handed a two-month conditional sentence order by a Kamloops provincial court judge.
Family warns against 'guardian homes' after teen's therapy dog taken by breeder
December 01, 2016 - 8:43 AM

VANCOUVER - Since Devon Wagner's dog was taken away, he says he feels like there's a "hole" inside of him.
Dogs, cats, house calls, lighter products can help owners go gently into those golden years
November 30, 2015 - 6:00 AM

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Teach your dog or cat a few tricks, and your golden years will be better for it.
Canine hydrotherapy means Charlie could be catching frisbees again
September 28, 2015 - 8:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Charlie is a border collie who broke his pelvis in three places this past summer and is now getting canine rehab with a hydrotherapist.
Soggy Doggy, Groom Genie and Pup Pot among inventions by pet owners that fill market need
June 18, 2015 - 1:00 PM

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Joanna Rein knew there was a way to prevent her rambunctious Labrador-collie mix from tracking in mud, water and drool from the soggy outdoors.
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New $1.2M renovation lets beverage makers experiment in Penticton
Drink makers are going to be able to head to the newly renovated lab at Okanagan College's Penticton campus to work on innovative beverages. Okanagan College has spent $1.2 million to renovate its Beverage Technology Access Centre with

Penticton 'potio' weed lounge going strong despite stifling regulations
A cozy, clean patio with picnic tables where Penticton’s potheads can gather outside a dispensary to get stoned is a surprisingly rare space. As of February 2024 cannabis shops in BC could have outdoor lounges for people to smoke, but

Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
An Okanagan real estate appraisal company has won the right to trademark its name despite opposition from a rival firm. According to an Aug. 6 Canadian Intellectual Property Office decision, Okanagan Appraisals had been granted the right to

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