A B.C. ostrich farm fighting an order to kill its 400 birds has become a flashpoint for the far right and people skeptical of both mainstream science and the regulatory powers of governments. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/16/BC-Ostrich-Farm-Far-Right-Crusade/

How a BC Ostrich Farm Sparked a Far-Right Crusade

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