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B.C. ostrich farm at heart of avian flu debate upbeat despite looming federal cull

B.C. ostrich farm at heart of avian flu debate upbeat despite looming federal cull

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the infection at the farm is a mutation of the avian flu not seen elsewhere.
Quebec to seek leave to appeal school board reform ruling to Supreme Court of Canada

Quebec to seek leave to appeal school board reform ruling to Supreme Court of Canada

MONTREAL — Quebec will ask the Supreme Court of Canada for permission to appeal a ruling that found a provincial law abolishing school boards violates English-language minority education rights.
Son of woman who inspired assisted dying law chooses to die on his own terms

Son of woman who inspired assisted dying law chooses to die on his own terms

OTTAWA — Price Carter is planning to die this summer. The 68-year-old has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He knows it will take his life eventually; before it does, he intends to die on his own terms with his family at his side.
'A conglomeration of acquired goodies': N.B. man with cancer sells stuff to declutter

'A conglomeration of acquired goodies': N.B. man with cancer sells stuff to declutter

FREDERICTON — It was a complete shock when Gerry Carroll was diagnosed with cancer and was given months to live. The retired Riverview, N.B.
Ostriches at B.C. farm have version of avian flu not seen elsewhere in Canada: CFIA

Ostriches at B.C. farm have version of avian flu not seen elsewhere in Canada: CFIA

The type of avian flu infection present at a B.C. ostrich farm where a cull is planned is a mutation not seen elsewhere in Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said Friday.
Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent

Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent next Wednesday. Trump initially announced the boosted duties on steel during a rally at U.S.
Canada Post asks jobs minister to force union to vote on 'final offers'

Canada Post asks jobs minister to force union to vote on 'final offers'

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has asked Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu to force a union membership vote on the proposals the Crown corporation put forward earlier this week.
Flin Flon, Man., virtually deserted, thousands more evacuees expected as fires rage

Flin Flon, Man., virtually deserted, thousands more evacuees expected as fires rage

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says thousands more evacuees are expected and the city of Flin Flon is virtually deserted as wildfires continue to rage in his province.
Crown questions one of five hockey players accused of sexual assault about consent

Crown questions one of five hockey players accused of sexual assault about consent

LONDON — A hockey player believed a woman's offer to have sex with him and his teammates in a London, Ont.
Heiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force

Heiltsuk Nation ratification feast brings written constitution into force

The Heiltsuk Nation has ratified its written constitution through a celebratory feast in Bella Bella, B.C. Marilyn Slett, the nation's elected chief, called it a "monumental day" that comes after two decades of development and consultation.