Rural B.C. officials halt plan to dump ostrich carcasses in landfill
Friday, May 16, 2025, 5:21 pm
In rural British Columbia, regional district leaders have successfully blocked the plan to dispose of ostrich carcasses in local landfills pending further testing. This unusual dispute has evoked notable gratitude from officials who value environmental safeguards and responsible waste management.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has joined a growing number of supporters in calling for more testing of nearly 400 ostriches before the entire flock is culled.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay board resolved not to allow the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to dispose of ostrich carcasses in its landfills pending further testing of the birds
NAKUSP - A member of a British Columbia regional district says a decision not to allow the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to dispose of ostrich carcasses in its landfills pending further testing of the birds has been met with "gratitude."
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