Tag: CFIA

RCMP maintains presence during CFIA-led ostrich cull in B.C.

Agriculture My Nelson Now Staff -
The RCMP said it was called in to maintain safety during a Canadian Food Inspection Agency operation at an ostrich farm near Edgewood, following months of protests and legal challenges.

Ostrich farm granted temporary stay of CFIA Cull order: agency to remain at farm

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
The Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood was in a celebratory mood late Wednesday morning after owners learned the Supreme Court of Canada granted an interim stay of a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Recall of Shaikh Al Kar halva products expands in B.C.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination has expanded to more types of halva sold in British Columbia.

Convoy descends on ostrich farm, owners fear cull will proceed

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
A convoy that included members of the RCMP and Canadian Food Inspection Agency arrived in the early morning hours.

Enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C. for possible listeria

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

CFIA recalls brand of jarred anchovies due to histamine

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

Edgewood Ostriches survive another month

Fish & Wildlife Kate Brown -
The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a stay on the cull order of nearly 400 ostriches in Edgewood. 

Emergency stay order appeal lodged to save ostriches

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

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