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Epoch Times
9 hours ago
- Business
- Epoch Times
American Billionaire Says He's Willing to Help BC Ostrich Farm Battle Cull Order If Asked
An American billionaire has stepped forward in support of a B.C. ostrich farm facing the ordered cull of nearly 400 birds after an avian flu outbreak at the farm last winter, offering to help fund the farm's legal battle and calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to help reverse the decision. John Catsimatidis, a U.S. business magnate, said in a July 30 interview with The Epoch Times that he's willing to contribute financially to Universal Ostrich Farms (UOF), which has launched legal action to stop the cull order, and to rally others to do the same if asked. 'Everybody feels bad for [the farm owners], and we want to do whatever we can do,' Catsimatidis said. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is 'treating [the ostriches] like poultry, and they're not poultry. They're iconic, ancient animals,' he added. UOF, located in Edgewood, B.C., was ordered by the CFIA to cull its flock of ostriches after cases of H5N1 avian flu killed 69 birds last December. The farm has said it opposes the cull order as the remainder of its herd is now immune to H5N1 and is being used for scientific research. Spokesperson Katie Pasitney, the daughter of UOF co-owner Karen Espersen, said the farm is currently about $500,000 in debt, and while she 'was crying' over Catsimatidis's generosity in being open to contributing financially, she doesn't want people to get the impression the farm is financially secure and no longer needs donations.
Hamilton Spectator
14 hours ago
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Hairspray sold in Canada recalled
Health Canada has issued a product recall for DESIGNME three-way hairspray due to missing mandatory hazard labelling. 'Immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to the retailer for a corrected label,' Health Canada warns in their recall notice published on July 31 . About 27,500 units of the recalled hairspray were sold in Canada between October 2021 and July 2025. The recall involves the DESIGNME Three-Way Hairspray 69 mL size with UPC 842879000350. Health Canada says the recalled hairspray doesn't have the mandatory hazard labelling. Recall issued for DESIGNME three way hairspray. 'It is missing required hazard symbols, signal words and safety information,' the health agency says. 'Improper labelling could result in misuse of the product and lead to serious injury.' As of July 28, no incidents or injuries have been reported in connection to the recalled product. You can report a food concern or complaint to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency online. Consumers can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of products by filling out a consumer product incident report form . Report any drug or health product side effects or complaints to Health Canada. You can check for more recall notices published by Health Canada and CFIA online . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Calgary Herald
18 hours ago
- General
- Calgary Herald
'Slaughtered for raw consumption': Why is Edmonton a horse-meat hub?
Article content Over the past decade, thousands of horses have been placed in crates and shipped out of Edmonton International Airport. Their final destination is Japan, where they are slaughtered. Their meat is mainly used in high-end dishes, the stuff of culinary blogs and Instagram posts. Article content It's an industry that goes along quietly, despite the efforts of animal-rights activists to drag the practice into the light. A federal bill to ban the export-by-air of horses passed through parliament while Justin Trudeau was prime minister, but didn't get past the senate before the 2025 federal election reset the legislative calendar. Article content Article content Article content April 14 was just another day in the horse-export trade. Ninety-nine Belgian Crosses were placed three to a crate and prepped for loading onto Korean Air Flight 9214, a Boeing 747-8 making a routine cargo run from Edmonton International Airport to Kitakyushu, Japan, with a refueling stop in Alaska. Article content Article content But one crate had a problem; one of the horses was down. A Canadian Food Inspection Agency report stated that the horse had water poured on it and was prodded in efforts by handlers to get it to stand up. Workers debated whether or not to use an electric prod, but decided against it. After 50 minutes, they gave up and the crate was pulled. Only 96 horses made the trip. The CFIA stated that the treatment of the horse was 'unacceptable.' Article content Four hours after the Alaska layover, with the plane somewhere over the Pacific, another horse went down and wouldn't get up. Checks were made every half-hour. A hard landing in Japan caused four more horses to topple over. Article content Article content The length of the journey from the Alberta feedlot to Japan's quarantine area was 28.91 hours. Under Canadian regulations, the longest a horse in transit can go without food, water or rest is 28 hours. The CFIA report states that the agency did not receive a transfer-of-care document. Article content Article content The CFIA's red-flag-filled report led Animal Justice, a national animal-welfare advocacy group, to launch a legal complaint and alert the Alberta SPCA. Article content 'When people I talk to find out about this, they are shocked and appalled,' said Schwarz. 'Canadians have a special relationship with horses.'
Hamilton Spectator
18 hours ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Shrimp sold in Canada recalled
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall notice for North Shore Fishery brand Frozen Cumin Flavour Shrimp over undeclared wheat. 'Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product,' the CFIA warns in their notice published on July 31 . The recalled shrimp were distributed in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario. Lot '39087 20260907; VN443IV030' of North Shore Fishery brand Frozen Cumin Flavour Shrimp packaged in the 300 gram size with UPC: 8 00794 39087 1 and best before date of '2026.09.07' have been impacted by the recall. No photo of the product was released with the recall notice. The recalling company is Watson Enterprises Inc. You can report a food concern or complaint to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency online. Consumers can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of products by filling out a consumer product incident report form . Report any drug or health product side effects or complaints to Health Canada. You can check for more recall notices published by Health Canada and CFIA online . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Edmonton Journal
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
'Slaughtered for raw consumption': Why is Edmonton a horse-meat hub?
Over the past decade, thousands of horses have been placed in crates and shipped out of Edmonton International Airport. Their final destination is Japan, where they are slaughtered. Their meat is mainly used in high-end dishes, the stuff of culinary blogs and Instagram posts. Article content It's an industry that goes along quietly, despite the efforts of animal-rights activists to drag the practice into the light. A federal bill to ban the export-by-air of horses passed through parliament while Justin Trudeau was prime minister, but didn't get past the senate before the 2025 federal election reset the legislative calendar. Article content Article content Article content April 14 was just another day in the horse-export trade. Ninety-nine Belgian Crosses were placed three to a crate and prepped for loading onto Korean Air Flight 9214, a Boeing 747-8 making a routine cargo run from Edmonton International Airport to Kitakyushu, Japan, with a refueling stop in Alaska. Article content Article content But one crate had a problem; one of the horses was down. A Canadian Food Inspection Agency report stated that the horse had water poured on it and was prodded in efforts by handlers to get it to stand up. Workers debated whether or not to use an electric prod, but decided against it. After 50 minutes, they gave up and the crate was pulled. Only 96 horses made the trip. The CFIA stated that the treatment of the horse was 'unacceptable.' Article content Four hours after the Alaska layover, with the plane somewhere over the Pacific, another horse went down and wouldn't get up. Checks were made every half-hour. A hard landing in Japan caused four more horses to topple over. Article content Article content The length of the journey from the Alberta feedlot to Japan's quarantine area was 28.91 hours. Under Canadian regulations, the longest a horse in transit can go without food, water or rest is 28 hours. The CFIA report states that the agency did not receive a transfer-of-care document. Article content Article content The CFIA's red-flag-filled report led Animal Justice, a national animal-welfare advocacy group, to launch a legal complaint and alert the Alberta SPCA. Article content 'When people I talk to find out about this, they are shocked and appalled,' said Schwarz. 'Canadians have a special relationship with horses.'
