14 h. ago Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm’s avian flu case

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered Universal Ostrich Farms to cull about 400 birds after 69 ostriches died in December and January

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36 h. ago Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in ostrich farm avian flu case

The Federal Court of Appeal has wrapped up hearing arguments in an ongoing court case involving B.C. farmers and an order to have 400 ostriches culled for avian flu risk.

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62 h. ago Federal Court of Appeal to hear arguments in B.C. ostrich farm avian flu case

Universal Ostrich Farm is owned by Karen Espersen and Dave Bilinski. A website dedicated to their fight against the CFIA says they've been raising ostriches for more than 30 years.

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3 w. ago Judge refuses more tests on ostriches at B.C. farm amid pending cull

A federal court won't allow the owners of a B.C. ostrich farm to conduct further testing of their flock for avian flu in a bid to avert a cull.

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3 w. ago B.C. ostrich farm wins stay of cull in federal appeal court, pending reveiw

The owners of Universal Ostrich Farm have been fighting an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cull their flock after it was hit with an avian flu outbreak last year.

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3 w. ago B.C. ostrich farm wins stay of cull in federal appeal court, pending review

The owners of Universal Ostrich Farm have been fighting an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cull their flock after it was hit with an avian flu outbreak last year.

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3 w. ago Judge overstepped power when ordering government to appoint judges faster, appeal court rules

At the time of the 2024 ruling, there were 75 judge positions waiting to be filled, an unusually high number. The judge said the long delay was 'failing' Canadians

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