The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza at two more commercial poultry farms in Abbotsford.
The agency currently lists 43 premises in B-C where the flu has been detected in bird flocks.
The C-F-I-A says anyone with birds "must practice good biosecurity habits" to protect poultry and prevent spread of the disease.
However, it says there is no evidence to suggest that eating cooked poultry or eggs could transmit the flu to humans.
Police in Vancouver say a suspect has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man in east Vancouver. They say officers responded to a report of a stabbing at residential building near Kingsway Avenue just after midnight yesterday.
On Friday, the country's highest court unanimously dismissed an appeal by a group of airlines that challenged Canada's passenger rights charter. Air Canada, Porter Airlines Inc. and 16 foreign appellants had argued that the Air Passenger Protection Regulations launched in 2019 violate global standards and should be rendered invalid for trips into and out of the country.
The City of Surrey says it has completed a cleanup project in the Nicomekl River in South Surrey. It says abandoned or wrecked vessels, rafts and associated garbage was all pulled from the river.
Mounties in Burnaby are telling the public not to be alarmed as emergency responders conduct training exercises at a major shopping mall. Police say fire, police and emergency responder presence will be visible at Metrotown during eight evenings this month and next.
Politicians are continuing to promote their promises across British Columbia as the provincial election campaign nears its midway point. British Columbia's election day is on Oct. 19.
The narrative around international students in Canada is further complicated by prevalent stereotypes, which can unfairly depict them as contributors to housing shortages and job competition rather than recognizing their vital role in the country’s educational and economic landscape. We delve into the personal stories of three international students who share their experiences and challenges in this increasingly complex environment.