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People with pets continue to face housing discrimination

admin Apr 1, 2025

By YEORGIOS PRONTZOS When Olha Byrledianu fled the war from her native Ukraine in 2022, she was relieved to find temporary housing in Gastown. The only family Byrledianu had on her journey to B.C. was her pug Roger, with whom she shared…

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Dogs banned at Sea to Sky school

admin Apr 1, 2025

By ENZO GALLARDO A parent’s request to pause a policy banning dogs in school was denied by the Sea to Sky School District, preventing her daughter, who the parent says relies on her emotional support dog to manage anxiety, from bringing…

Arts & Life

Ukrainian Langara alum featured in local film fest for War Tails

admin Feb 26, 2025

By JEAH DIÑO A Ukrainian refugee, now a Langara College alum, Olha Byrledianu, is being featured at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival for her documentary, War Tails. The film highlights the emotional stories of pets left…

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High energy huskies crowd shelters

admin Oct 18, 2023

By EMILY BEST Waves of abandoned huskies are overwhelming shelters and BC SPCA branches around the Lower Mainland amidst adoption rates that are lower than normal. The Richmond branch of the BC SPCA and the Delta Community Animal…

Arts & Life

Canine caregiving course to be offered on campus

admin Oct 18, 2018

Reported by Joe Ayres Canine caregivers with risk management certificates are receiving priority status when pursuing a career in the canine industry. “If somebody were to drop off a resume and I saw we would definitely put them at…

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Cute Halloween costumes for pets potentially hazardous

admin Oct 27, 2017

Reported by Ana Rose Walkey Pet costumes are cute. They are not always safe. Last year, the number of people who dressed up their pets rose by 2 per cent from 2015, according to the National Retail Federation. Dressing pets up for…

Sports

DOGSmart Rally-O Fun no walk in the dog park for trainers

admin Oct 18, 2017

Reported by Danica Walker Putting a dog through its paces in competion is one way to test its obedience — especially with added distractions. That is one benefit of the DOGSmart Training and Daycare Rally-O Fun Match, according to…