Eight arms, one name, meet Sidney’s octopus, Chuck(anut)

Visitors to the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea in Sidney have spoken, and the centre’s newest octopus ambassador now has a name: Chuck(anut).
The giant Pacific octopus arrived at the aquarium in October and will live at the centre for roughly six months before being released back into the Salish Sea. In total, 1,129 votes were cast, with Chuck emerging victorious.
The name comes from Chuckanut Creek in Bellingham, Wash., known for its significant fall runs of chum salmon. It was chosen as