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It was 2020 that was the actual Year of the Rat according to the Chinese zodiac, but 2021 is also looking pretty good for the rodents in various parts of Canada.
Rat sightings have doubled in Alberta recently, and now word of an increase in car repair shop visits due to rat problems is coming in from Vancouver Island.
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CHEK News in Victoria, B.C. reports the animals are causing damage to the soy-lined wires under the hoods of local cars in record numbers. One of the mechanics they spoke to about the issue is Wade McPhedrain of Wade’s Auto Works in Courtenay. He says he sees three or four rat-damage cases come through his shop each week.