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Fine upheld against B.C. ostrich farmA fine has been upheld by the Canadian Agricultural Review Tribunal against the Edgewood Ostrich Farm at the centre of a cull order last year.BC1Jan 16
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CFIA completes cull at Edgewood ostrich farmThe owners of the Universal Ostrich Farm are reeling after their flock was culled. A nearly year-long legal battle came to an end Thursday after the Supreme Court denied the farm’s last possible appeal and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency swiftly moved in to destroy the birds. Kylie Stanton explains.EnvironmentNov 7, 2025
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Supreme Court of Canada denies ostrich farm’s appeal to stop cullThe CFIA will proceed with the cull of hundreds of ostriches at an Edgewood farm nearly a year after it was hit with avian flu. The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the farm’s appeal Thursday morning, which was the last legal attempt possible to save its flock. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganNov 6, 2025
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Man dies at Universal Ostrich Farm in EdgewoodA man died at the Universal Ostrich Farm protest camp in Edgewood on Monday. RCMP said the man’s death is not suspicious.BC1Nov 4, 2025
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Ostrich cull at Edgewood farm completeThe cull at an ostrich farm in Edgewood, B.C., is complete. One of the co-owners of the farm told Global News this morning they were not allowed to see the birds last night after the Supreme Court order came down.BC1Nov 7, 2025
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Health Matters: Disposal of ostriches at B.C. farm completedThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency has completed its disposal of more than 300 ostriches at a B.C. farm that were culled earlier this week. This marks the end of a months-long legal fight by the farm owners after an outbreak of avian flu late last year. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Health...Health MattersNov 14, 2025
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Ostrich cull completed at Edgewood farmThe CFIA has officially completed the cull of hundreds of ostriches at a farm in Edgewood. The farm had looked to fight the cull in court, but on thursday the Supreme Court of Canada ruled it would not hear the appeal. Infectious disease expert, Jason Tetro joins Global News Morning with more on the decision.Global BCNov 8, 2025
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B.C. ostrich cull: Canada ‘waged war’ by gunning down birds in middle of night, family saysOn Monday, Katie Pasitney, whose mother co-owns the British Columbia ostrich farm, expressed her outrage, stating that the ostriches were “gunned down in the middle of the night by cowards by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency,” and added that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) did not notify them about the impending gunfire. “That night...EnvironmentNov 10, 2025
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Supreme Court of Canada dismisses farm’s appeal to save ostrich flockThe Supreme Court of Canada unanimously dismissed the applicant’s motion for new evidence and dismissed the farm owner’s appeal in a decision posted online on Thursday morning. Andrea Macpherson has the latest.Global News Morning BCNov 6, 2025
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Ostrich cull complete at B.C. farm, flock of birds shot dead, CFIA saysCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) completed the cull of 300 to 330 ostriches on an Edgewood, B.C, farm Thursday night. The owners of the farm had been fighting the cull, which was ordered after an outbreak of avian flu that killed 70 ostriches.CanadaNov 7, 2025
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: Nov. 7Health Canada has put out a recall and safety alert on all products recently seized from Ezra Healing in Kelowna. And we will bring you the latest on the ostrich farm in Edgewood.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganNov 7, 2025
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The Supreme Court of Canada denies appeal in B.C. ostrich cull orderThe Supreme Court of Canada has denied the appeal of a B.C. ostrich farm facing a cull order. Animal lawyer Rebeka Breder reacts to the decision and talks about what comes next.Global News Morning BCNov 6, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: Nov. 6The courts have dismissed a leave application made by Universal Ostrich Farms against a CFIA depopulation order because of avian flu exposure. What happens now? And we speak to Lyndsay Richholt, who is asking for a change to liver donation and donor testing policies as she’s been waiting for nearly a year.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganNov 6, 2025
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Police investigate alleged assault near ostrich farmPolice are investigating an alleged assault and attempted arson that happened near the controversial Universal Ostrich farm in Edgewood. Victoria Femia reports.CrimeOct 1, 2025
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‘Worst mistake in Canadian history’: Outrage after Canada’s top court rejects B.C. ostrich cull appeal bidOutrage is growing after the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear an appeal of an order to cull hundreds of ostriches because of an avian flu outbreak at a farm in Edgewood, B.C. Neetu Garcha looks at why the farm’s owners are desperate to save the ostriches, why health officials say the birds need...Global NationalNov 6, 2025
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Health Matters: Pen appears empty after B.C. ostriches culledA Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) operation to kill hundreds of ostriches at a B.C. farm has come to a close. On Thursday, the last legal roadblock to the cull was lifted when the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear their final appeal. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for...Global News Morning BCNov 7, 2025
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Oct. 20A local optometrist says she’s the victim of an eloborate theft that has resulted in $20,000 worth of product being stolen from her business which is only a year old. Also, the Penticton Indian Band has sent a letter to B.C. Premier David Eby condemning Dallas Brodie for going onto their land to pose for...Global News at 5:30 OkanaganOct 20, 2025
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B.C. ostrich cull: U.S. billionaire John Catsimatidis calls for DOJ to investigateAmerican businessman John Catsimatidis held a press conference Thursday after the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an appeal by a B.C. farm to stop the cull of their ostrich flock, calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to potentially investigate the case. He also called for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to issue a “pardon”...CanadaNov 6, 2025
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Edgewood residents fear for safety during controversy over ostrich farm cullResidents of the B.C. community of Edgewood, home to a controversial ostrich farm, say the sometimes violent protestors who have descended on the area opposing a cull ordered by health officials have them fearing for their safety. Kristen Robinson reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 26, 2025
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Two people arrested at ostrich farm standoffTwo of the co-owners of the Universal Ostrich Farm were briefly taken into custody, as police took over the farm ahead of the cull of a flock of about 400 ostriches. Victoria Femia has the latest.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganSep 23, 2025