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Avian flu detected in additional Abbotsford and Chilliwack flocks: CFIA

Avian flu detected in additional Abbotsford and Chilliwack flocks: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has detected the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial poultry at additional locations in two British Columbia cities.

Poultry infected with bird flu found on commercial farm in England

Poultry on a commercial farm in England have been infected with the bird flu virus, the U.K. government said Sunday. The H5N1 virus was found in kept birds in St. Ives, a seaside town in Cornwall.

Dozens are sickened and 1 person died after eating carrots contaminated with E. coli

NEW YORK (AP) — An outbreak of E. coli has infected dozens of people who ate bagged organic carrots, and one person died from the infection.
Seniors face unique hurdles in finding love. These Canadians want to help.

Seniors face unique hurdles in finding love. These Canadians want to help.

AVONDALE, N.L. — The four women sipping tea around an antique wooden table in rural Newfoundland said they weren't looking for much in a mate: kindness, humour, a good sense of fun and, ideally, a full set of teeth.
Eby says new B.C. cabinet built around 'kitchen table' issues: affordability, homes

Eby says new B.C. cabinet built around 'kitchen table' issues: affordability, homes

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the British Columbia cabinet he introduces Monday will be tasked with focusing on issues voters strongly told the government they are most concerned about: affordability, health care, community safety, housing and th
B.C. nursing student attacked with knife during first clinical placement: union

B.C. nursing student attacked with knife during first clinical placement: union

VANCOUVER — A student nurse was attacked with a knife during her first clinical experience at Vancouver General Hospital on Thursday, the president of the B.C. Nurses' Union says.
Trudeau says APEC leaders focused on how to trade with Trump administration

Trudeau says APEC leaders focused on how to trade with Trump administration

LIMA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's been advising world leaders to focus on common goals with Donald Trump ahead of his return to the White House, as Canada shores up its relations with countries across the Pacific Rim.
Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan sidelined by knee injury playing for Chelsea

Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan sidelined by knee injury playing for Chelsea

In a week that saw Canada Soccer confirm the departure of head coach Bev Priestman, there was more bad news for the Canadian women's team Saturday.
US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler

NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo.
Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows

Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Hundreds of activists formed a human chain outside one of the main plenary halls at the United Nations climate summit on what is traditionally their biggest protest day during the two-week talks.
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