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CFIA Confirms Ostrich Death at Quarantined BC Farm

Published

1 year ago

October 6, 2025

EDGEWOOD, B.C. — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the death of an ostrich at a quarantined farm in Edgewood. The farm is under federal oversight due to biosecurity concerns, with strict containment and monitoring protocols in place. Officials have not yet disclosed the exact cause of death.

Strict Biosecurity Measures Implemented

Inspectors, along with RCMP personnel and contractors, are required to wear protective gear when entering designated “hot zones.” All equipment leaving the farm undergoes rigorous disinfection to prevent disease transmission to nearby farms, wildlife, and the broader agricultural sector.

Legal and Public Safety Considerations

CFIA emphasized that interfering with inspectors is a federal offense under the Health of Animals Act. Officials stressed that biosecurity protocols are being strictly followed and that the situation remains contained.

Impact on Local Agriculture

The incident underscores the challenges of managing animal health risks in farming communities. Maintaining robust safeguards is essential to prevent potential outbreaks and protect the stability of British Columbia’s agricultural industry.

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Your Current 3 Day Forecast — October 23, 2026

Your Current 3 Day Environment Canada forecast for Miramichi, Rogersville, Doaktown.

Published

12 hours ago

October 23, 2026

Current Editor

THE MIRAMICHI CURRENT · WEATHER

Your Current 3 Day Forecast

October 23, 2026

Across our communities

Community	High / low	Rain	Wind	Alert
Miramichi	13° / -3°	0%	N 20 km/h	None
Rogersville	13° / -3°	0%	N 20 km/h	None
Doaktown	13° / -5°	0%	N 20 km/h	None

Miramichi

Now

8.6°

Current condition unavailable

High / low -3° / -3°Rain 0%Wind 12 km/hGusts 32 km/hHumidity 40%Pressure 102.6 kPa

Sunrise 7:51 a.m. · Sunset 6:21 p.m.

Moon: Waxing gibbous · 94% lit

Observed 4:00 p.m.

Next 12 hours

8 p.m.7°0%N 20 km/h

9 p.m.6°0%N 20 km/h

10 p.m.5°0%N 20 km/h

11 p.m.3°0%N 20 km/h

12 a.m.2°0%N 20 km/h

1 a.m.1°0%N 20 km/h

2 a.m.0°0%N 20 km/h

3 a.m.-1°0%N 20 km/h

4 a.m.-2°0%N 20 km/h

5 a.m.-2°0%N 20 km/h

6 a.m.-3°0%N 10 km/h

7 a.m.-3°0%N 10 km/h

Tonight

-3°

A few clouds. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light overnight. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 8 overnight.

Rain 0%Wind 20 km/hGusts 40 km/h

Saturday

13°

Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 13. Wind chill minus 7 in the morning. UV index 2 or low.

Rain 0%Wind 10 km/h

Sunday

15°

Sunny. High 15.

Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h

Full Miramichi forecast

Rogersville

Now

7.2°

Current condition unavailable

High / low -3° / -3°Rain 0%Wind 14 km/hGusts 30 km/hHumidity 46%Pressure 102.6 kPa

Sunrise 7:50 a.m. · Sunset 6:20 p.m.

Moon: Waxing gibbous · 94% lit

Observed 4:00 p.m.

Next 12 hours

8 p.m.7°0%N 20 km/h

9 p.m.6°0%N 20 km/h

10 p.m.5°0%N 20 km/h

11 p.m.3°0%N 20 km/h

12 a.m.2°0%N 20 km/h

1 a.m.1°0%N 20 km/h

2 a.m.0°0%N 20 km/h

3 a.m.-1°0%N 20 km/h

4 a.m.-2°0%N 20 km/h

5 a.m.-2°0%N 20 km/h

6 a.m.-3°0%N 10 km/h

7 a.m.-3°0%N 10 km/h

Tonight

-3°

A few clouds. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light overnight. Low minus 3. Wind chill minus 8 overnight.

Rain 0%Wind 20 km/hGusts 40 km/h

Saturday

13°

Sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 13. Wind chill minus 7 in the morning. UV index 2 or low.

Rain 0%Wind 10 km/h

Sunday

15°

Sunny. High 15.

Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h

Full Rogersville forecast

Doaktown

Now

9.4°

Current condition unavailable

High / low -5° / -5°Rain 0%Wind 15 km/hHumidity 34%Pressure 102.5 kPa

Sunrise 7:53 a.m. · Sunset 6:24 p.m.

Moon: Waxing gibbous · 94% lit

Observed 4:00 p.m.

Next 12 hours

8 p.m.7°0%N 20 km/h

9 p.m.5°0%N 20 km/h

10 p.m.4°0%N 20 km/h

11 p.m.3°0%N 20 km/h

12 a.m.2°0% —

1 a.m.1°0% —

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4 a.m.-2°0% —

5 a.m.-4°0% —

6 a.m.-5°0% —

7 a.m.-5°0% —

Tonight

-5°

Clear. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low minus 5.

Rain 0%Wind 20 km/h

Saturday

13°

Sunny. High 13. UV index 2 or low.

Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h

Sunday

16°

Sunny. High 16.

Rain 0%Wind 0 km/h

Full Doaktown forecast

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Last checked 2026-10-23T19:15:25.000Z · Changed: Miramichi, Rogersville, Doaktown · forecast, temperature, wind, hourly · Next check 2026-10-23T20:15:00.000Z

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Dissident PC Member Prepares to Launch New Political Option in New Brunswick

Former Progressive Conservative member Jason Purdy plans to establish the New Brunswick Party following Daniel Allain’s PC leadership election victory.

Published

19 hours ago

October 22, 2026

Current Editor

Former Conservative Activist Mobilizes New Political Movement

Voters in New Brunswick could soon see a new political option on their ballots as Jason Purdy, a former Progressive Conservative Party member, prepares to register a centre-right organization called the New Brunswick Party. Purdy, a resident of Noonan near Fredericton, stated that his decision follows the recent PC leadership victory of Daniel Allain. Disagreeing with Allain’s vision of a socially progressive and fiscally conservative party, Purdy aims to offer an alternative for traditional conservative voters who feel unrepresented by the current leadership.

Registration Rules and Leadership Response

Under provincial electoral laws, registering a new political entity requires forming riding associations in at least 10 provincial ridings, with a minimum of 10 candidates needed to secure a spot on the election ballot. Purdy expects to complete the registration process within a month, citing initial support from a dozen organizers and interest from several hundred supporters. Should a provincial byelection be triggered for Allain—who currently does not hold a seat in the legislature—Purdy intends to run a candidate against him. For his part, Allain dismissed concerns that a new entity would divide votes, expressing confidence in his party’s existing membership strength following his victory over MLA Don Monahan.

Historical Context and Political Reactions

If successfully registered, the New Brunswick Party would mark the third Tory breakaway movement in the province over the past four decades. Previous historical splinters include the Confederation of Regions party in 1989 and the People’s Alliance in 2010. Addressing the initiative, PC caucus member Kris Austin characterized the creation of another political group as counterproductive, arguing that conservative voters must find common ground rather than risk public division. Meanwhile, Purdy emphasized that his proposed party will actively reject radical or extreme ideologies from both sides of the political spectrum.

COMMUNITY

What the Latest Strike Delay Means for the Arbec Wellness Centre Opening

Miramichi’s Arbec Wellness Centre opening is pushed to early next year following a summer electricians’ strike that added $250,000 to project costs.

Published

1 day ago

October 22, 2026

Current Editor

Cost and Schedule Impacts

The budget for Miramichi’s new Arbec Wellness Centre has risen by approximately $250,000 following a four-week labor dispute. The project’s price tag now stands at an estimated $100.8 million, up from $100.6 million. Construction is now expected to wrap up around Jan. 22, setting up a potential move-in date in February after a two- to four-week transition period.

Strike Causes Ripple Effect

Speaking at the Sept. 29 council-in-committee meeting, CBCL Limited engineer Tim McLeod explained that the summer walkout by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1555 caused wider scheduling disruptions. While the strike has ended, its impact extended beyond electrical work to delay mechanical and commissioning activities that relied on critical path milestones.