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In СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's biggest river, 85% of the salmon habitat has been lost

In СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's biggest river, 85% of the salmon habitat has been lost

A new study has found only 15 per cent of salmon's historical habitat remains on СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's Lower Fraser River, Canada's biggest salmon-bearing stream. Could removing over 1,000 barriers bring them back?
'Unusual outbreaks' of kennel cough spark warning from СÀ¶ÊÓƵ SPCA

'Unusual outbreaks' of kennel cough spark warning from СÀ¶ÊÓƵ SPCA

The outbreak isn't being caused by any of the usual suspects.
Rare СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 'corpse flower' set to unfurl its putrid beauty

Rare СÀ¶ÊÓƵ 'corpse flower' set to unfurl its putrid beauty

A native of the Indonesian rainforest, the only amorphophallus titanum specimen in Vancouver last bloomed in 2018 at the Bloedel Conservatory. This year, the stinky flower is expected to be even bigger.
Wildfires, smoke bring tourism rush to Island; operators at capacity

Wildfires, smoke bring tourism rush to Island; operators at capacity

The increasing tourism traffic comes with challenges, says the chief executive of the Vancouver Island Tourism Association.
Boulders Gym has strong representation as climbing makes Olympic debut

Boulders Gym has strong representation as climbing makes Olympic debut

Canada's first two Olympic sport climbing athletes are representing a vibrant СÀ¶ÊÓƵ climbing community in Tokyo this summer
Canada-wide recall of Irish Porter Cheese due to possible 'listeria contamination'

Canada-wide recall of Irish Porter Cheese due to possible 'listeria contamination'

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick
Crews free grey whale entangled in fishing gear off Vancouver Island

Crews free grey whale entangled in fishing gear off Vancouver Island

The whale was initially reported July 29 to DFO's hotline.
Metro Vancouver creek contamination kills at least 300 fish

Metro Vancouver creek contamination kills at least 300 fish

A murky discharge found flowing out of a culvert from Coquitlam into a Burnaby creek has been linked to the death of hundreds of young salmon, according to a local stream-keeper group.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ company creates vegan smoked salmon — out of carrots

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ company creates vegan smoked salmon — out of carrots

The Victoria, СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, founder is now looking to tackle canned tuna
Kelowna gangland shooting caught on camera

Kelowna gangland shooting caught on camera

Two men were wounded in gunfire that rang out on a Kelowna street Saturday. Police said they discovered on-scene what they believe to be an improvised explosive device
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