News/Canada/British Columbia (Page 31)

British Columbia Researchers are comparing the genetic features of the B.C. patient’s avian flu strain with that of a Louisiana patient who died last week. Researchers looking at genetic markers that could make it easier for virus to spreadThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 13, 2025 7:27 PM EST |Continue Reading

British Columbia Florence Girard was so small when she died that she “looked like a child” in her casket, according to her sister, Sharon Bursey. Florence Girard weighed only 50 pounds when she died while living in a home-share with her caregiver Karin Larsen · CBC News · Posted: JanContinue Reading

British Columbia Scott Steer was found guilty of six counts, including breaching court prohibitions against possessing or acquiring fishing gear.  Scott Steer has a long history of fishing violations in B.C.CBC News · Posted: Jan 13, 2025 4:55 PM EST | Last Updated: 10 hours ago Commercial fisherman Scott SteerContinue Reading

Violent and threatening disturbances are on the rise at Greater Victoria libraries at a time when the library system is facing critical staff shortages — a combination of challenges union officials warn are taking a toll on staff and patrons. Last year, the library system saw 732 incident reports filed across its 12 branches, a 200Continue Reading

British Columbia An ostrich farm in B.C.’s West Kootenay has been ordered to cull its entire herd of 400 birds after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the presence of avian flu there.  Universal Ostrich looking at options after federal agency ordered cull amid ongoing avian flu outbreak Akshay Kulkarni · CBC News ·Continue Reading

British Columbia The sister of a British Columbia woman with Down syndrome who starved to death in a Port Coquitlam home in 2018 says she believes more people will die if systemic changes aren’t made to how people with developmental disabilities are treated. Inquest into death of Girard, who weighedContinue Reading

British Columbia Potlicker, a four-year-old bull from Black Pines, B.C., has been named the 2024 Bull of the Year by the B.C. Rodeo Association. Potlicker, a 4-year-old bull from Black Pines, B.C., named 2024’s Bull of The YearCBC News · Posted: Jan 12, 2025 8:00 AM EST | Last Updated:Continue Reading

British Columbia Peter Kearney has lived on Bowen Island, off the coast of North Vancouver, for 20 years, but only recently has he seen sea lions climbing up onto his neighbour’s dock. Presence of marine mammals a sign of a ‘Great Howe Sound Recovery,’ says conservationist and former mayor CBCContinue Reading

British Columbia Known for its cheeky marquee signs, The Penthouse’s latest quip — a jab at president-elect Donald Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st state — has gotten the Vancouver strip club suspended on X. Known for its cheeky signage, The Penthouse’s latest quip took gentle aim at president-electContinue Reading