Decreasing airline service to the U.S., London Drugs location closing, & the fight for the B.C. ostriches

The U.S. government shutdown is now grounding more than just politics — air travel is taking a major hit. The FAA is cutting flight service at 40 airports. London Drugs is closing its Wessex-Kingsway location citing historic theft and a deteriorating business environment in the area. It’s the latest sign of strain for retailers across B.C. The fight to save the ostriches in Edgewood isn’t just emotional — it’s scientific. When the farm challenged Ottawa’s cull order, three experts argued the CFIA’s one-size-fits-all approach to bird flu doesn’t make sense for ostriches. But what makes these birds different from poultry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices