Tag: avian flu

As teen recovers from avian flu, researchers stumped as cause still unknown

Health Care My Kootenay Now Staff - January 2, 2025

Researchers still don’t know how a young BC teen got sick with a particularly nasty version of the bird...

Provincial bird flu investigation finds no new human cases

Health Care Storrm Lennie - November 26, 2024

The extensive multi-agency public health investigation into the first human case of avian flu (bird flu) acquired in Canada...

First human case of Avian Flu detected in BC

Health Care My Kootenay Now Staff - November 12, 2024

BC health officials have launched a public health investigation into what is believed to be the first human case...

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Columbia River chinook project shows promising signs, Sinixt say

Fish & Wildlife August 20, 2025

The reintroduction of chinook salmon into the Canadian side of the Columbia River is showing early signs of success, according to the Sinixt Confederacy.

Enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C. for possible listeria

Provincial August 20, 2025

A recall has been issued for a brand of enoki mushroom sold in British Columbia and other provinces because of possible listeria contamination.

New Denver emergency room closed until Thursday

Health Care August 20, 2025

The emergency room at the Slocan Community Health Centre is closed for the second day in a row.

Rossland seeks $7 million for sewer line upgrade

City of Rossland August 20, 2025

Council has given the go-ahead to request the maximum allowed from the UBCM's Strategic Priorities Fund, formerly known as the gas tax fund.

Herbicides to be applied in Trail’s Gyro Park

Environment August 19, 2025

On Wednesday of this week and the following Wednesday, certain areas will undergo treatment as part of routine maintenance.

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