The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has detected the presence of Avian influenza at a Chilliwack commercial poultry operation.
It is now the 50th B-C location where the contagious viral infection has been detected at commercial or backyard bird operations since October.
Commonly known as bird flu, avian influenza can affect several species of food producing birds as well as pet birds and wild birds.
More than five million birds have been culled since the outbreak.
In a letter posted on BC Housing’s website, CEO Shayne Ramsey says he has spent sleepless nights thinking about the recent murders of homeless and former homeless people in Langley, a vulnerable woman who was lit on fire in Vancouver and his own recent encounter with angry residents.
Performing on the second day of the festival on Wednesday, July 27, team Canada received the honour based on a performance for the ages, and despite stiff competition from team Japan and team Spain emerged victorious.
Some flavours are in short supply, and Falou is focused on efficiency for his fleet of 10 trucks. The problem is not just high gas prices, said Falou. "Maintenance went up. Truck parts went up. The mechanical parts went up," he said in an interview.
Police say a 52-year-old man has been charged with one count of aggravated assault and remains in hospital with injuries. B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating.
Police say in a statement that officers were called to the park Saturday where they found three males suffering from gun shot wounds. One of the men died at the scene, while two others were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where the second victim died.
The RCMP says despite providing life-saving measures, one of the wounded men died at the scene. Police say the two other victims were taken to hospital suffering from life-threatening injuries.