Lilydale

• Controversial poultry processing plant finally gets torn down to the glee of residents

  A controversial poultry processing plant in Calgary is finally being demolished to the glee of many area residents who complained for years about the smell and noise.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2023
  
• Departure of chicken plant ‘huge win-win-win’ for Calgary neighbourhood

  Many Ramsay residents glad to see Lilydale chicken processing plant leaving after almost 80 year in neighbourhood;' I'm happy they're moving'

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2021
  
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• Sofina meat processing with 2 unrelated COVID-19 cases in Burlington, Mississauga

  A spokesperson with Sofina foods says the two employees are self-isolating at home, and the plants remain operational.

  May 8, 2020
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• Collision between school bus, RV in Lunenburg area sends 3 to hospital

  Lunenburg District RCMP say the crash in Lilydale, N.S., was reported at around 8:30 a.m.

  Crime

  Sep 26, 2019
• Dozens of charges laid in ‘absolutely sickening’ Chilliwack chicken abuse case

  The charges relate to a video captured by animal rights group Mercy for Animals in June 2017.

  Crime

  Dec 13, 2018
• Animal activists take to Lilydale plant to protest alleged mistreatment of chickens

  Activists called for companies to take more accountability, and consumers to switch to more sustainable food sources.

  Crime

  Jun 17, 2017
• 6 employees fired after undercover video reveals alleged abuse of chickens by Chilliwack company

  WARNING: This story contains disturbing details describing alleged instances of animal cruelty. Discretion is advised.

  Jun 13, 2017
• Lilydale facing questions following release of slaughterhouse video

  Lilydale, one of the largest poultry companies in Canada is facing tough questions today after an undercover video allegedly revealed some questionable practices at one of their facilities.

  Oct 25, 2016
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• Lilydale charged with animal cruelty for transporting chickens in freezing weather

  Lilydale, one of Canada's largest poultry producers, is facing animal cruelty charges for transporting chickens during a cold snap in B.C. two years ago.

  Feb 13, 2014