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The peacocks that divided a B.C. town
FromThe Big Story
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Aug 22, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Peacocks look beautiful. They sound horrible. They're unique and special and can bring some whimsy to a town. They're a nuisance, and they damage property, chase cars and ruin gardens. This is the story of a peacock named Pearl, who made a town fall in love with her, until she started having more chicks....GUEST: Lyndsie Bourgon, writing in The WalrusCORRECTION: In this episode, Okanagan Lake is erroneously referred to as "Lake Kelowna". We apologize for the error.
Released:
Aug 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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