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hopestandard.com > 07/28/2026 > lower-mainland-postmaster-cat-dies

Lower Mainland postmaster cat dies

1+ hour, 43+ min ago   (289+ words) Published 12:10 pm Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Sid, the honorary postmaster at the historical Whonnock Post Office, in east Maple Ridge, has passed away. Whonnock resident Paul Stanley made the announcement, saying the beloved 16-year-old cat had medical issues, and that he died…...

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hopestandard.com > 07/16/2026 > langley-loves-its-kitties-and-theres-stats-to-prove-it

Langley loves its kitties, and there's stats to prove it

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (433+ words) Published 6:00 pm Thursday, July 16, 2026 Langley topped the list for the community that loves its cats the most, based on adoptions, and the purchase of toys, treats, and other enrichment products. Ahead of PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week (July…...

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hopestandard.com > 04/20/2026 > sleeping-beauty-marmot-roger-yet-to-wake-from-slumber-at-b-c-hotel

Sleeping beauty marmot Roger yet to wake from slumber at B.C. hotel

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (603+ words) Published 5:00 pm Monday, April 20, 2026 Fairmont Empress Hotel gardener Alex Buck says resident yellow-bellied marmot Roger is the unofficial boss of his team. (Courtesy of Alex Buck) Hoping to catch sight of Roger the marmot emerging from his slumber, Victoria visitor…...

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hopestandard.com > 04/09/2026 > its-kitten-season-our-shelters-need-a-hand

It’s kitten season; our shelters need a hand

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (594+ words) Published 5:30 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 Every spring, just as the days start getting a little longer and a bit warmer, something else quietly begins to show up alongside the flowers—what many in animal welfare call “kitten season.” It’s the time…...