The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial poultry at new locations in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, British Columbia. Additional control zones are being implemented to contain the spread of the virus, with 41 premises in Canada affected, 37 of which are in B.C. A B.C. teenager hospitalized with the H5N1 variant of avian flu remains in critical condition, as human infections of the flu are rare despite widespread circulation in wild birds and poultry for over two decades.
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Man critically injured in Keelesdale shooting
A man has been injured in a shooting in Keelesdale, making his way to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Toronto police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Keele Street and Rogers Road, finding evidence of gunfire and confirming the victim's self-transport to the hospital. No suspect information has been released at this time. Full Article
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