AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBiosecurity at the border: Canada’s CFIA has temporarily halted imports of certain Texas livestock after a second confirmed New World screwworm case in South Texas, restricting cattle, horses and other animals tied to the state within the prior 21 days while officials work to contain the flesh-eating parasite. Coastal water quality: Vancouver Coastal Health kept Sunset Beach closed to swimming after E. coli levels hit about twice the recommended limit, with other nearby beaches under investigation. Climate impacts in B.C.: Experts warn warmer conditions could boost mosquito numbers and expand habitat northward, raising the risk of bites from potentially disease-carrying species. Wildfire risk rethink: A new analysis argues that acres burned don’t fully capture wildfire harm—where fires burn and how intense they are near homes drives the real damage. Infrastructure and resilience: B.C. is terminating its design-build deal for the George Massey Tunnel replacement and will retender remaining work in packages to improve competition, while Victoria issued a coastal flooding alert for Tuesday night amid strong winds and high tides.
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