Vancouver rundown for Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Protesters have gathered at an ostrich farm in
southeastern B .C. where the giant birds are
said to be culled. The co -owner of Universal
Ostrich has asked supporters to surround her
farm. After a judge backed up the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency order, The CFIA says it will
move ahead with the humane depopulation and disposal
of the birds at the infected premises in Edgewood.
Those who run the farm say the surviving ostriches
appear to be healthy and should be retested for
bird flu. Other news, dozens of parents and students
gathered outside the Surrey School District offices
Wednesday evening to protest planned cuts to
grade 7 band programs. The students, including
many of those who are now in high school, play
their band instruments while trustees met for
their regular meeting. The school board plans
to cut a dozen teaching positions to save money
by concentrating on core subjects. A house has
gone up in flames. in an afternoon fire near
72 Avenue and 150th Street in East Newton. The
residents and a pet apparently escaped unharmed.
The fire started in the kitchen and quickly spread
to the ceiling. The area was closed to traffic
for a short time. YVR has been named one of the
most accessible airports in the world. The Vancouver
Airport ranks number six on CN Traveler's list.
which also includes those in Singapore, Zurich
and Amsterdam. Those airports were judged on
experiences for those with mobility issues, staff
support services, signage, restrooms and transportation
links. Clouds and showers in the forecast for
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For all the details
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