Tag: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

CFIA recalls brand of jarred anchovies due to histamine

National Emily Joveski - July 4, 2025

A brand of jarred anchovies has been recalled in British Columbia and multiple other provinces.

Edgewood Ostriches survive another month

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown - June 22, 2025

The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a stay on the cull order of nearly 400 ostriches in Edgewood.

CFIA fines Universal Ostrich Farm over Avian Flu non-nompliance

RDCK My Nelson Now Staff - June 2, 2025

Edgewood’s Universal Ostrich Farm has been fined $20,000 by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CIFA) for failing to cooperate...

Emergency stay order appeal lodged to save ostriches

Agriculture Kate Brown - May 27, 2025

‘We need more time.’ That is the message from Universal Ostrich Farms as they lodge an emergency stay order on...

‘Come and visit our ostriches’ says Universal Ostrich Farm

Agriculture Kate Brown - May 21, 2025

The verdict might be in, but that doesn’t mean the fight is over for save 400 ostriches at Edgewood’s...

Egg brands recalled due to possible salmonella

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - January 23, 2025

Do not eat or buy certain egg brands as they might have salmonella. On January 18, The Canadian Food Inspection...

Avian influenza detected within the Kootenays

Agriculture My Nelson Now Staff - November 20, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has detected Avian Influenza within the Kootenays, commonly known as "bird flu". "Bird flu" is...

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New locations for health services in Nelson

Health Care August 11, 2025

Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

Road Closures August 11, 2025

No one was injured in a head-on collision involving two large semi-trucks on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir last Thursday.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial August 11, 2025

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas.

UPDATED: Two dead in backcountry crash near Trout Lake

BC Coroners Service August 11, 2025

The BC Coroners Service confirms it's investigating the incident Thursday on Rady Creek Forest Service Road, but they're not providing any other details.

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