according to cbc
Whirling disease confirmed in Bow River, CFIA says
Whirling disease confirmed in Bow River, CFIA says
A deadly fish disease discovered for the first time in Canada in late August has now spread to the Bow River, Canadian Food Inspection Agency officials confirmed Monday.Whirling disease affects trout and salmon, and can cause infected fish to swim in a whirling pattern and die prematurely.After the bacteria was first detected in Johnson Lake in Banff National Park, officials began testing nearby waterways to see if the disease had spread.They confirmed the presence of whirling disease in the upper Bow River, downstream from the confluence of the Bow River and Cascade River within Banff National Park.
in the same way calgaryherald
Whirling disease confirmed in the Bow River in Banff National Park
Whirling disease confirmed in the Bow River in Banff National Park
More cases of whirling disease have been found in Banff National Park — this time in the Bow River, elevating concerns for southern Alberta's fish populations.On Monday, officials announced that the contagious disease was confirmed Sept. 7 in fish taken from the Bow River."For some samples taken at about four or five sites downstream of Bow Falls, between there and the east park boundary, we have positive results for whirling disease," Bill Hunt, manager of resource conservation with Banff National Park, said in an interview Monday."It indicates it's in the Bow River.
by the same token on scoop
Second case of meningococcal disease confirmed in Wanaka
Second case of meningococcal disease confirmed in Wanaka
Second case of meningococcal disease confirmed in Wanaka13 September 2016Second case of meningococcal disease confirmed in WanakaA Mount Aspiring College senior student, who was admitted to Christchurch Hospital on 11 September, is being treated for meningococcal disease.The year 12 girl presented at Aspiring Medical Centre with symptoms on Sunday morning and was transferred to Christchurch Hospital that day.The diagnosis of meningococcal disease has been confirmed, though the strain and serogroup are still being determined.Canterbury District Health Board confirms the girl is in serious but stable condition.
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