Rabies in Northern Wildlife: Nunavut Caribou Tests Positive
On April 9th, a barren-ground caribou was discovered attacking equipment unprovoked in Coral Harbour, Nunavut. Based on the aggressive disposition…
An unusual (and fatal) prey for a beluga
As part of the monitoring program on the causes of mortality in the St. Lawrence beluga population, CWHC-Quebec received the…
Highlights from the 2025 CWHC Annual General Meeting
The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) convened in Saskatoon from June 3–5 for the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing…
Feeder-borne Diseases and Risk to Backyard Birds
Spring at the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) often means an uptick in songbird intake at our facility. The spring…
Snakes on the prairies – what a tail!
Snakes give many of us an “icky” feeling. But they are quite fascinating after you spend some time looking at…
Strengthening Community-Based Wildlife Health Surveillance in the North: A Hands-On Workshop
By the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative From March 11–15, 2025, community members from across the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut gathered…
Collaborative training on the road
Over the past two weeks, Émilie L. Couture and Amélia Dalpé (RCSF-Québec) accompanied Méduline Chailloux from the Réseau québécois d’urgences…
Beluga Summit II – Participation of the CWHC-Quebec Team
A second edition of the Beluga Summit was held between March 11th and 13th in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Co-organized by…
Two cases of rabies in Quebec wildlife in December 2024
Two cases of rabies were diagnosed by the CWHC-Québec (CQSAS) in December 2024. The first case was observed on December…
BC Wildlife Avian Influenza (AIV) Surveillance Dashboard: A Powerful Tool for Protecting Poultry and Wildlife
British Columbia is home to diverse wildlife and crucial migratory bird habitats, making it an essential region for monitoring avian…