Canada's Supreme Court dismisses appeal in controversial B.C. ostrich cull case, setting precedent for animal disease management and sparking debate about farmers' rights versus public health protection.
As respiratory illness season intensifies across Canada, health officials reveal crucial information about flu, COVID-19, and RSV trends. Learn about vaccination timing, symptoms to watch for, and protective measures to keep your family safe.
The iconic trumpeter swans of Kitchener have completed their seasonal migration back to their protected winter home in Victoria Park, delighting residents and marking a successful conservation effort.
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a final appeal from a Fraser Valley ostrich farmer, allowing the mass cull of 350 birds to proceed after years of legal battles over animal welfare concerns.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will proceed with culling ostriches at a BC farm after the Supreme Court refused to hear the owner's appeal, ending a lengthy legal battle over avian flu concerns.
Discover why the much-maligned Canada goose deserves our respect and protection. Explore their remarkable survival story, ecological importance, and surprising intelligence that's changing perceptions across Canadian landscapes.
Mucinex introduces its iconic Mr. Mucus character to Canadian consumers, offering proven 12-hour relief from cold and flu symptoms with expanded product availability nationwide.
Hamilton Public Health investigates significant norovirus outbreak at an Ancaster elementary school affecting students and staff members. Learn about symptoms and prevention.
The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre community is grieving the loss of Casper, their cherished barn owl who touched thousands of hearts during his 16-year tenure as an educational ambassador.
Discover the crucial reasons why getting your annual flu vaccine is essential for protecting yourself and your community during respiratory virus season.
Alberta poultry producers remain vigilant as avian influenza case confirmed at Calgary-area petting zoo. Experts explain why this appears isolated and how the industry is protecting flocks.
Discover the breathtaking spring migration of thousands of sandhill cranes through Alberta's farmlands - a natural phenomenon that transforms the province into a birdwatcher's paradise each year.
Canada faces a severe influenza season with surprising infection rates among vaccinated individuals. Discover why this flu strain is breaking through protection and what health experts recommend.
As respiratory virus season arrives in Canada, health experts reveal which vaccines you need now. Get the latest on updated COVID-19 boosters, flu shots, and RSV protection to safeguard your family this fall and winter.
Expert guidance on timing your flu shot and COVID-19 booster to maximize protection for Thanksgiving gatherings. Learn the optimal vaccination window for holiday safety.
Wildlife experts confirm avian influenza has arrived with migrating Canada geese, raising alarms about potential spread to domestic poultry and human health risks.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at five commercial poultry farms in Manitoba, prompting immediate quarantine measures and raising concerns about food safety and farm livelihoods.