Turkeys

• Wild turkeys rise to stardom in small New Brunswick town

  "We needed to get our minds off some of the stuff we've been dealing with over the last few years, so might as well be something entertaining like a giant bird."

  Canada

  Mar 7
  
• Avian flu causing turkey shortage in B.C., association says

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's latest available data shows 866,200 birds have been impacted by the H5N1 strain of avian flu this year in British Columbia.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2022
  
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• ‘People are hungry for a holiday’: Ontario farmer sees higher demand for small turkeys

  The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected how we celebrate holidays, and fewer people over at Thanksgiving means many households are down-sizing dinner.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Ontario turkey producers struggle ahead of Thanksgiving

  “The family has been through many (challenges) so we are going to lean on our traditions and experience and get through this one as well."

  Economy

  Oct 7, 2020
• More wildlife sightings in Canada during COVID-19 isolation, experts say

  With countries around the world on lockdown due to COVID-19, many people have been reporting seeing more wildlife, and Canada is no exception.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2020
• Humans self-isolating due to coronavirus a ‘bonanza’ for Manitoba wildlife

  One of the byproducts of so many Manitobans self-isolating has been an increase in wildlife activity on our streets and in our yards.

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2020
• Turkeys served as guests of honour at vegan Thanksgiving meal in Aldergrove

  The sold-out event will see 50 people dine with Mo and Leonard, who are described as social, sensitive and curious animals.

  Oct 13, 2019
• Once driven near extinction, wild turkeys making themselves at home in Quebec

  André Dumont, a biologist with Quebec's wildlife department, says it's difficult to know how many turkeys there are.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2019
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• Wild turkey trio takes over Osborne Village corner, enjoys blocking traffic during rush hour

  A trio of turkeys has claimed a street corner in Osborne Village -- much to the delight of neighbouring residents.

  Apr 4, 2019
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• Watch out for ‘lovestruck’ turkeys, says Winnipeg wildlife interpreter

  Wild turkeys have been spotted throughout Winnipeg as weather warms up, and a wildlife interpreter says it's due, in part, to mating season.

  Environment

  Mar 24, 2019