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Choose only the best exotic pet

People often ask me, "Matthew, what is the best exotic pet, and where can I get one?" Yes, maybe I prompt them extensively, or even slip them $5 just for asking, but it is a good question, and one I enjoy answering.


 

Choose only the best exotic pet for you

People often ask me, "Matthew, what is the best exotic pet, and where can I get one?" Yes, maybe I prompt them extensively, or even slip them $5 just for asking, but it is a good question, and one I enjoy answering.


 
Jan Robson

For the birds: Abandoned beauties need help

They're exquisitely beautiful, some of them sing like little angels and they can be as intelligent as a five-year-old child.


 

Choose only the best exotic pet

People often ask me, "Matthew, what is the best exotic pet, and where can I get one?" Yes, maybe I prompt them extensively, or even slip them $5 just for asking, but it is a good question, and one I enjoy answering.


 

Youth should be punished for deplorable act

Editor, the Times: -- Re: Times, May 7 Youth who abused goose.


 

Leave Bear Creek Park alone

Re: "Parking lot open house gets heated," the Now, May 9.


 
Delta is a critical stopping point for migratory birds.

Birding event set for Sunday

World Migratory Bird Day will be marked for the first time in Delta this weekend.


 
The South Delta Artists Guild

Local artists help animals

The South Delta Artists Guild will be hosting a fun and family-oriented open house on Saturday to mark the opening of a special exhibit.


 

Coal dust is unacceptable

This is an open letter to Delta's mayor and council:


 
Port Moody resident Dan Ricci

Birds getting zapped

It's one of the more ideal places to live in the Tri-Cities.


 

Clean birdfeeders help keep birds healthy

Provincial biologists are asking bird lovers to help protect bird populations and prevent the spread of infectious diseases through the regular cleaning of birdfeeders and birdbaths.


 

Step up to keep your scene green

Volunteering is more than just a nice gesture - it's a way for people to connect and act positively towards improving the quality of life in Abbotsford and Mission. Both cities encourage volunteerism by individuals, families, community groups, religious organizations, clubs, sports teams, neighbourhoods, schools and businesses.


 
Last year's peak number of geese

Fewer geese at Como Lake

The number of Canada Geese at Como Lake Park appears to be on the decline.


 

Around Town

The Richmond Potters Club and Richmond Weavers & Spinners Guild hold their annual spring sale from Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21 at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Admission is free. The event goes from 1 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.


 

Don't feed the wildlife

Feeding wildlife may seem like an enjoyable way to connect with nature, but it can often lead to serious problems for species like squirrels, raccoons, deer and bears.


 
Many birds, including the tree swallow

Spring is the season to look skyward

THERE are signs everywhere that spring has arrived, like bright golden skunk cabbage, cream-coloured Indian plum and pink salmonberry flowers adding their cheer to the greenery.


 

OWL welcomes the public for annual open house

The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, located on 72nd Street in East Ladner, is a non-profit organization that rehabilitates and releases injured and orphaned birds of prey.


 
The eagle image

Inspired by Times photo

Chilliwack scroll-saw artist Gary Johnson took some recent inspiration from a Chilliwack Times photograph of a bald eagle in a tree.


 
Owl

Local World Vision volunteer awarded

Burnaby resident Robert Edwards was awarded a Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal for his volunteer work helping children. Edwards is a semi-retired businessman who volunteers with World Vision.