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‘Survivor piggy’ Poomba eats airdropped granola bars, outlasts B.C. wildfire

Keramia Lawrie said firefighters have been visiting Poomba to feed her apples and more granola bars, and to keep her hydrated amid the smoke and heat.

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B.C. government investing $5M to help protect farms from animal diseases

"(Avian influenza) has changed. It is now a year-round challenge we are facing," BC Egg producers association’s president said. "The strain on farmers has been very challenging."

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