How the son of Russian spies paved the legal path for B.C. ostrich cull
November 6, 2025
In his battle for Canadian citizenship, Alexander Vavilov got an opportunity denied to the owners of B.C.'s Universal Ostrich Farms — a chance to argue his case before Canada's top court. In the process, the son of Russian spies set a legal standard for decision-making "reasonableness" that would doom the B.C. birds six years later.
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Snow is falling on parts of southern Ontario and southern and central Quebec on Sunday with the potential for some regions to see up to 20 centimetres of snow.
November 9, 2025 - 11:52 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
Snow is falling on parts of southern Ontario and southern and central Quebec on Sunday with the potential for some regions to see up to 20 centimetres of snow.
November 9, 2025 - 11:52 | Sean Previl | Global News - Ottawa
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November 9, 2025 - 10:34 | Morgan Lowrie | The Globe and Mail
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