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Spotted Lake in British Columbia is a mineral-rich soda lake known for its colorful, circular brine pools and cultural significance to the Okanagan Nation, with unique mineral crusts visible in summer and a history of mineral extraction for wartime use.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has completed a humane cull of 300-330 ostriches at a farm in British Columbia to prevent the spread of bird flu, despite legal challenges and protests from the farm owners who argued the birds were healthy and valuable for research.
A man in Prince George, BC, was arrested for driving a pink Barbie Jeep while under the influence and with a suspended license, after being spotted on a busy road. He claimed he was unaware it was illegal, despite using hand signals, and was humorously praised by witnesses for his cheerful demeanor. The incident drew attention for its absurdity, with police citing safety concerns, and the man planning to dispute the ticket.
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, popular YouTube travel duo known for their overland expeditions, died in a vehicle rollover accident in the mountains of British Columbia while exploring remote terrain, marking a tragic end to their adventurous journey.
Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, known for their YouTube channel Toyota World Runners, died in a severe off-roading accident in British Columbia, Canada, after their vehicle rolled over on rugged terrain. The couple, who documented their outdoor adventures, were involved in a crash that also injured another person, who later died in hospital. Fans and family mourn their loss, remembering their passion for the outdoors and adventurous spirit.
Mary Beth Pongrac's trail cameras in British Columbia captured multiple bears repeatedly visiting and obsessing over the same tree, likely due to its perfect shape for scratching, highlighting bears' selective behavior in their environment.
During Canada's intense wildfire season, farmers in British Columbia actively fought fires to save their farms, forming an ad hoc fire brigade using their land knowledge and equipment, highlighting community resilience amid slow official response times.
Paleontologists identified a new genus and species of Early Jurassic ichthyosaur, Fernatator prenticei, from a partial skeleton found in British Columbia in 1916, marking a significant discovery as North American ichthyosaurs from this period are rare.
A pharmacy mistake in British Columbia nearly led to a 9-year-old boy being given a potent opioid instead of his ADHD medication, but the error was caught before any harm occurred. The pharmacy attributed the mistake to human error, and the family chose not to return to that pharmacy afterward.
A pharmacy in Comox, BC, mistakenly gave a 9-year-old boy a powerful opioid instead of his ADHD medication, nearly causing a serious overdose. The error was due to human mistake, and the family has filed a complaint, emphasizing the need for stricter procedures to prevent such dangerous mix-ups, especially for children's medications.
Scientists have identified a new genus and species of marine reptile, Traskasaura sandrae, an 85-million-year-old elasmosaur with unique primitive and advanced traits, likely used for hunting prey from above, and now designated as the Provincial Fossil of British Columbia.
A 20-year-old hiker, Sam Benastick, was found alive after being lost for over five weeks in the wilderness of British Columbia. Initially reported missing on October 19, Benastick survived harsh winter conditions with limited supplies by camping near a creek and later building a shelter in a dried-out creek bed. He was discovered by two people heading to Redfern Lake trail, and is currently hospitalized. His survival in such challenging conditions has been described as remarkable by search and rescue officials.
Health officials in British Columbia have closed their investigation into how a teenager contracted H5N1 bird flu, as no source of infection was identified. The teen, hospitalized in serious condition, showed some signs of recovery. Genetic analysis linked the virus to wild birds, not local poultry farms, suggesting an unknown intermediary. No onward transmission was detected among 34 healthcare workers and 16 close contacts, all of whom tested negative. Despite extensive testing of animals and the environment, the infection source remains a mystery.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, will update the public on a teenager infected with H5N1 avian influenza, marking Canada's first domestically acquired human case. The teen, currently in serious condition, contracted the virus, which is rare in humans and typically results from close contact with infected birds or contaminated environments. Further details will be provided following the press conference.
Canada is investigating a suspected case of H5 avian flu in a hospitalized teenager in British Columbia, potentially marking the country's first locally acquired case. The source of infection is likely animal or bird-related, and no other illnesses have been reported among the patient's contacts. This comes amid recent avian flu outbreaks in BC poultry and wild birds, as well as similar outbreaks in the western US. Health officials are conducting a thorough investigation to understand the exposure source.