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Canada

Protesters gather at B.C. farm as ostriches set to be killed over bird flu fears

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that the cull of a flock of ostriches in southwest B.C. will…

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Health

Court dismisses application to stop B.C. ostrich cull over avian flu

A recent ruling by a Federal Court judge has upheld the decision to cull approximately 400 ostriches on a farm…

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Tech

Millions of migrating birds pass through southwestern Ontario. Here’s how researchers are tracking avian flu

At a conservation site in southwestern Ontario, research student Cam Chevalier is hard at work collecting water samples from various…

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Health

Alberta’s flu death toll highest in at least 16 years as vaccination rates drop

Alberta is currently facing its deadliest flu season in recent memory, with 193 Albertans already succumbing to the illness. This…

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Health

Avian flu cull order for B.C. ostrich farm to be reviewed in court today

A Federal Court judge is set to hear arguments in a case involving a B.C. ostrich farm facing a cull…

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Health

Flu vaccine shown to increase infections in healthcare workers, with limitations

The flu vaccine has long been recommended annually for all Americans 6 months and older by the Centers for Disease…

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Tech

Spring goose hunters look to experts with questions about the spread of avian flu

Indigenous communities in northeastern Ontario are gearing up for the spring goose hunt, a deeply significant cultural tradition that is…

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Tech

With 8.7M birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what’s next

British Columbia farmers have finally seen a glimmer of hope amidst the devastating waves of avian flu that have plagued…

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Nova Scotia

Q&A: How Nova Scotians can help prevent the spread of bird flu

Spring has arrived in Nova Scotia, bringing with it an increase in bird activity. However, along with the beautiful melodies…

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Nova Scotia

U.S. bird flu outbreaks blamed for Nova Scotia meat chick shortage

Nova Scotian farmers are facing challenges due to a shortage of spring chicks caused by outbreaks of avian influenza in…

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