Vancouver Rundown Thursday May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

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Protesters have gathered at an ostrich farm in southeastern B.C. where the giant birds are set to be culled. The co-owner of Universal Ostrich has asked supporters to surround her farm after a judge backed-up the Canadian Food Inspection Agency order. The CFIA says it will move ahead with the humane depopulation and disposal of the birds at the infected premises in Edgewood. Those who run the farm says the surviving ostriches appear healthy and should be retested for bird flu.

Other news…

Dozens of parents and students gathered outside the Surrey School District offices Wednesday evening to protest planned cuts to Grade 7 band programs. The students, including many who are now in high school, played their band instruments while trustees met for their regular meeting. The School Board plans to cut a dozen teaching positions to save money by concentrating on core subjects.

A house has gone up in flames in an afternoon fire near 72 Avenue and 150 Street in the East Newton area of Surrey. Three residents and a pet apparently escaped unharmed. The fire started in the kitchen and quickly spread to the ceiling. The area was closed to traffic for a short time.

YVR has been named one of the most accessible airports in the world. The Vancouver Airport ranks number six on CN Traveller’s list which also includes those in Singapore, Zurich and Amsterdam. Those airports were judged on experiences for those with mobility issues, staff support services, signage, restrooms and transportation links.

Clouds and showers Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.