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CIFA confirms avian influenza in Comox Valley, declares primary control zone

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in the Comox Valley.

The federal agency said a primary control zone is now in effect, restricting the movement of poultry, backyard flocks and some captive birds to prevent the spread of the virus.

“On December 16, 2025, primary control zone 317 was declared by Paul MacKinnon, president of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, under subsection 27(1) of the Health of Animals Act for highly pathogenic avian influenza,” the agency said.

The agency said the measures apply to both commercial and non-commercial birds, including eggs and related products.

The primary control zone spans from Royston to Merville.

It added there is no risk to public safety from properly handled and cooked poultry.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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