Canada, British Columbia

First Case of Human Bird Flu Caught in British Columbia, Canada: Investigations Underway
The first human case of the H5 Avian Flu has been caught in British Columbia, Canada. The infected person, a teenager from the Fraser Health region, is now receiving treatment at the B.C. Childrens Hospital, per health officials. A thorough investigation ...
British Columbia detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case in Canada
The West Coast Canadian province of British Columbia said on Saturday that it had detected the first presumptive positive case of H5 bird flu virus infection acquired by a human in Canada. The individual presumed to be infected is a teenager who is receiving care at a children's hospital,
Canada reports 1st local case of H5 bird flu
A teen in Canada may be the first person to catch an H5 bird flu virus within the country. Health officials are now working to confirm the diagnosis.
Human bird flu case presumed in Canada, teenage patient is hospitalized
The first presumed human case of avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) has been reported in Canada. An infectious disease expert weighs in on potential concerns.
Canada detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case: ‘A rare event’
"We are conducting a thorough investigation to fully understand the source of exposure here in B.C.," British Columbia Health Officer Bonnie Henry said in a statement.
Bird flu alert in Canada as teen tests positive; officials launch investigation
While human infections are uncommon, recent cases in humans with no known animal exposure have raised concerns about potential mutations and increased transmission risks.
H5 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu
British Columbia’s health ministry says the first suspected human case of avian influenza has been detected in Canada. A teenager in the province has tested positive for the virus — also called bird flu — which can be fatal.
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Lockout continues as British Columbia port labor talks break up
Unlike the lockout that has shut down Canada’s west coast container imports, contract talks held over the weekend between ...
Labour minister moves to end port lockouts in Montreal and British Columbia
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has put an end to the work stoppages at Quebec and British Columbia ports by ordering ...
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Ottawa puts end to lockouts at ports in British Columbia and Quebec
OTTAWA — Canada’s labor minister has ordered port employees back to work in British Columbia and Quebec after negotiations ...
Liberals to face third test in federal byelection in British Columbia next month
Cloverdale—Langley City has swung back and forth between the Liberals and the Conservatives over the last several elections.
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Finlay Minerals reports 2024 field work on its PIL property in British Columbia
Cascadia has met the year three exploration work requirements and the PIL option agreement remains in good standing.
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Make some pour decisions: You should visit British Columbia on your next wine-tasting trip
KELOWNA, BC, Canada ― If the point of travel is to expand your horizons, there are worse places to wind up than the Okanagan ...
British Columbia voter fraud headline not referring to 2024 contest
Officials in Canada's British Columbia said they did not receive any substantiated complaints of voter fraud amid a prolonged ...
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Red Canyon drilling confirms Kendal copper-moly discovery in British Columbia
Red Canyon acquired the Kendal project in 2022 as part of its focus on copper porphyry systems within North America’s top ...
British Columbia Port Employers to Lock Out Workers at Cargo Terminals
Employers at ports in British Columbia will lock out unionized supervisors, a move that threatens to freeze trade on Canada’s ...
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Liberals to face third test in federal byelection in British Columbia
The byelection in British Columbia will be a third test for the Liberals, who have already lost two long-held seats in the ...
Heavy rain leads to flood warning for British Columbia’s north coast
KITIMAT, B.C. - British Columbia's River Forecast Centre has issued a flood warning for a stretch of the north coast that has ...