November 2025

Avian influenza found at non-commercial farm in Pitt Meadows

There is a case of avian influenza at a non-commercial poultry farm in Pitt Meadows. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reports there have been recent outbreaks of a highly pathogenic avian flu in the eastern Fraser Valley, resulting in enhanced biosecurity measures at numerous commercial poultry operations. The outbreak in Pitt Meadows was detected on

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West Fraser closing 100 Mile sawmill by end of year, 165 workers to be impacted

West Fraser – 100 Mile Lumber will be closing its doors by the end of 2025. On Thursday, Nov. 6, West Fraser Timber Company announced that it will be permanently closing both its 100 Mile House lumber mill and its Augusta, Georgia lumber mill following an orderly wind down over the next two months. In

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THE MOJ: Celebrating the unsung Leos as team prepares for the Western Final

Five members of the B.C. Lions were named to the All-CFL team this past week with quarterback NathanRourke, offensive lineman Jarell Broxton, receivers Keon Hatcher Sr., and Justin McInnis and defensiveend Mathieu Betts earning honors. We could go on and write about their exploits but we will leave that to others. Instead, we are going

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