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Reports of dead geese are climbing in the Fraser Valley, and people are understandably worried about avian flu. Elizabeth’s Wildlife Center in Abbotsford says it has been getting up to 60 calls a day about dead geese over the past two weeks. So far, there are no reports of the virus in the province’s domestic birds or poultry farms. If you come across a dead bird, keep pets away and report it, and the details on how are in the story below.
On a lighter note, there’s plenty to get out for this week. Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey brings the holiday comedy to Chilliwack on November 4, the Langley Weavers and Spinners Guild is holding its artisan sale on November 7 and 8, and a free art and community dialogue series starts in Boston Bar on November 5.
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Avian flu concerns rise in the Fraser Valley amid uptick in reports of dead geese
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Reports of dying geese in the Fraser Valley have prompted concerns about an avian flu outbreak in the area's wildlife population.
Elizabeth's Wildlife Center in Abbotsford said in a social media post that Canadian and cackling geese appear to be affected. The centre told CBC that in the last two weeks, they have been receiving up to 60 calls a day about dead geese sightings.
According to data collected by B.C. Wildlife and Environmental Surveillance, "There was a sharp increase in reports of sick and dead wild birds," with four p
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🗓 Things to Do
Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey: Chilliwack’s HUB Theatre hosts a holiday comedy about motherhood, family, and traditions gone wrong on November 4, presented by Chartwell Retirement Residences.
Whose History, Whose Belonging?: A free art and community dialogue series starts in Boston Bar on November 5 and continues in Hope on November 12 and Agassiz-Harrison Hot Springs on November 26, with student artwork and stories from community knowledge holders.
Langley Weavers and Spinners Guild Artisan Sale: The guild’s annual juried show and sale fills West Langley Hall with handcrafted woven, knitted, spun, and felted items on November 7 and 8.
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