by South Asian Star | Jan 17, 2026 | Local
The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a $10,000 fine handed to the British Columbia ostrich farm whose flock of more than 300 birds was culled last fall, nearly 11 months after the confirmation of an avian influenza outbreak. The Canadian Food Inspection...
by South Asian Star | Jan 17, 2026 | Stories
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A Kamloops, B.C., woman says she’s worried...
by South Asian Star | Jan 17, 2026 | Local
Fiji has emerged as the only Pacific Island country affected by a sweeping new decision by the United States Department of State to suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries. The suspension, announced on Wednesday, will take effect from...
by South Asian Star | Jan 16, 2026 | World
“It’s a huge step forward, but a little disappointing at the same time.” That’s how Stephen Vandervalk, who grows canola near Fort McLeod, Alta. and is also vice-president of the Wheat Growers Association, reacted to news of the preliminary trade deal between Canada...
by South Asian Star | Jan 16, 2026 | World
Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Many Canadians didn’t find it very funny...
