5 h. ago B.C. ostrich farm will ask Supreme Court to stop the cull of 400 birds

The farm remains hopeful that it will get another chance to make its case.

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5 h. ago B.C. ostrich farm will ask Supreme Court of Canada to stop the cull of 400 birds

The farm remains hopeful that it will get another chance to make its case.

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7 h. ago B.C. farm says it will ask Supreme Court of Canada to stop the cull of 400 ostriches

VICTORIA — A spokesperson for Universal Ostrich Farms says the farm will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to stop the culling of 400 ostriches hit by avian flu, but it is not clear yet whether Canada’s highest court will hear the case. Katie Pasitney says the farm remains hopeful that it will get another […]

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26 h. ago Cull of 400 B.C. ostriches to go ahead, court of appeal rules

The Federal Court of Appeal has denied an application for another stay order to delay a cull of about 400 ostriches at a British Columbia farm.

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26 h. ago Federal Court rejects B.C. ostrich farm’s bid for delay on cull order

The Federal Court of Appeal has denied an application for another stay order to delay a cull of about 400 ostriches at a B.C. farm

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30 h. ago Calgary Becomes the First Canadian City to Launch Bird’s Next

Calgary, AB, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian company Bird Canada is proud to announce the rollout of its most advanced and accessible shared vehicles yet: the new Bird Dash e-scooter and Bird Explorer e-bike. Calgary is the first Canadian city to receive this groundbreaking fleet. To date, more than 450,000 Calgarians have taken […]

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31 h. ago Opinion: The murder of Charlie Kirk reveals where politics as warfare leads

Brian Bird: This tragedy stems from framing of political debate as a theatre of war. This murder is horrible in its own right, but also shocking are the reactions on social media and elsewhere that rationalize or even condone it

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55 h. ago Weekend fun in Edmonton: What to know before you go to Morgan Wallen, plus Wet Paint and Follow That Bird

Morgan Wallen: The various ways strong-headed country superstar Morgan Wallen has avoided cancellation for his various transgressions is for sure part of his appeal and he knows it, down to naming his latest album I’m the Problem — where playing the title track he infamously walked off the stage during that live SNL performance. A Billboard […]

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3 d. ago New analysis indicates higher lethality of avian flu at B.C. ostrich farm: CFIA vet

The document was filed on Tuesday with the Federal Court of Appeal, where the agency is arguing against another stay delaying the cull of about 400 ostriches

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3 d. ago New analysis indicates higher lethality of avian flu at B.C. ostrich farm: Vet

An affidavit by Canada’s deputy chief veterinarian says new analysis has confirmed ostriches at a British Columbia farm that is fighting a cull order for its flock were sickened by a unique and more lethal strain of the avian influenza virus. The affidavit by Dr. Cathy Furness with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says further […]

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3 d. ago Hike through fiery fall colours and vibrant sunsets at this Ontario provincial park

If you're looking for your next fall nature escape in the region, then add Pinery Provincial Park, in Grand Bend, Ontario, to your list, where the annual eruption of beautiful fall colours is just weeks away. This year-round park boasts ten kilometres of sandy beaches in the summer and an abundance of winter activities to keep you busy during the colder months. But the fall colours are an unmatched experience that makes this season perhaps the best time to visit Pinery Provincial Park. Home to the rare Oak Savanna and Coastal Dune Ecosystems, featuring over 800 plants and 319 bird species, the autumn season is a great time to stroll through 21 kilometres of woodlands in the crisp air. Things to do You can expect everything from biking, hiking, camping, and even relaxing by the beach when you think of an escape to Pinery Provincial Park.     View this post on Instagram       &...

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5 d. ago Command post set up as search for missing Edmonton teen Samuel Bird enters 14th week

Searchers are camped out at a command post at the Dawson Park boat launch and have started a fire they say will stay tended and lit until Samuel Bird is found — alive or otherwise.

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7 d. ago B.C. ostrich farm wins interim stay of order to cull birds over bird flu

The cull was ordered amid an avian flu outbreak in December that would go on to kill 69 ostriches.

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7 d. ago Ostrich farm wins interim stay of order to cull birds over bird flu

A B.C. ostrich farm fighting to stop a cull of its 400-strong flock over an avian flu outbreak has been granted an interim stay order by the Federal Court of Appeal in Ottawa, delaying the execution of the birds. Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., has been attempting to stop the Canadian Food Inspection Agency […]

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8 d. ago B.C. ostrich farm applies for stay of cull as it seeks appeal at Supreme Court of Canada

The B.C. ostrich farm in a months-long legal battle to stop a cull of hundreds of its birds wants to further delay the cull as it seeks a hearing in Canada's high court.

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8 d. ago New Ontario hot chicken restaurant's owner calls place 'unhinged' in a good way

Ontario's newest go-to fried chicken restaurant might also be its most unique, and its founder has been dreaming it up for the past eight years.Fried chicken — particularly that of the addictively spicy variety — has been having a moment across the GTA for, well, years, which made two facts abundantly clear to Sal Hussain, owner of Mississauga's Mad Bird Hot Chicken and Mad Ox BBQ.Firstly, he had to take a stab at creating a hot chicken venture of his own. Secondly, it had to be unlike anything else you could already get in the city.That was back in 2018. Mad Bird, the eventual spawn of these two ideas, wouldn't open in Mississauga until June 2025, but, upon landing, it was clear that the concept was worth the wait.While Nashville's take on hot chicken tends to get all the glory (and rightfully so, since the Music City is generally credited with being the birthplace of the dish), Mad Bird puts an entirely different spin on it; one that refl...

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9 d. ago B.C. Wildfire Service says civilian drone hit firefighting plane

The incident on Tuesday involved a bird dog plane that directs airtankers and other aircraft, and occurred during operations against a blaze in the Cariboo Fire Centre

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1 week ago Cat in San Francisco euthanized after latest bird flu infection tied to raw pet food

Federal health officials are warning that certain lots of raw cat food may be contaminated with H5N1 bird flu after a pet cat in San Francisco that ate the food became infected with the virus and had to be euthanized. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that two lots of RAWR Raw Cat […]

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1 week ago Bird to Acquire Canada’s Largest Marine Infrastructure, Land Foundation and Dredging Company for $82.3 Million; Catalyst for Future Growth

TRANSACTION HIGHLIGHTS Builds on Bird’s significant national Infrastructure presence, adding national marine construction and land foundation self-perform capabilities. Expected to enhance Bird’s Adjusted EBITDA Margins through focus on complex, specialized projects and self-perform work. Supports value creation through anticipated 7% Adjusted EPS accretion on full-year basis with potential for further growth and margin expansion from […]

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1 week ago 60 years after its debut, Tiffany & Co. reimagines the iconic Bird on a Rock

The fashionable fowl, found perched atop a stunning stone, is an important pillar for the jewelry company

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