Andrew Kurjata

Journalist, Northern British Columbia

Andrew Kurjata is born and based in the city of Prince George, British Columbia, in Lheidli T'enneh territory. He has covered the people and politics of northern B.C. for CBC since 2009. You can email him at andrew.kurjata@cbc.ca or text 250.552.2058.

Latest from Andrew Kurjata

IN DEPTH

How the fate of a herd of ostriches on a small B.C. farm caught the attention of the Trump administration

From cull order to convoy to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an ostrich farm in Edgewood, B.C., is refusing to give up its birds.

New gold and silver mine officially opens in central B.C. as premier faces backlash for fast-track plans

Lhoosk'uz Dené and Ulkatcho nations attend opening with B.C. premier, south of Vanderhoof.

B.C. ostrich farm facing $20,000 fine over failure to quarantine, cull birds: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says that Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C. is facing a $20,000 fine over failure to quarantine and cull its birds.

Wildfire in Peace River, B.C., quadruples in size, roughly 70 people evacuated

Kelly Lake Cree Nation says it's worried about caribou and wildlife in region.

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk makes surprise visit to B.C. mountain town to open skate park expansion

Tony Hawk, who revolutionized skateboarding with several new tricks and helped popularize the sport through his athletic performances and a line of video games, is in Smithers, B.C., to help celebrate the expansion of the mountain community's skate park.

B.C. ostriches won't 'necessarily' be killed, says Canada's agriculture minister

U.S. health officials RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have asked Canada to reconsider the cull ordered over avian flu concerns.

Dr. Oz, billionaire John Catsimatidis offer to take B.C. ostriches ordered killed due to avian flu

The farm says while it appreciates the support, it will not seek to relocate the birds.

King Charles' new Canada House key is about subverting power, Ts'msyen designer says

Piece was created by Morgan Asoyuf and depicts the story of Raven Steals the Light.

RFK Jr. urges Canadian health officials to spare B.C. ostrich flock from cull

Roughly 400 birds have been ordered killed after avian flu was detected in 2 carcasses in December.

Mounties investigating after 2nd ostrich dies on B.C. farm facing cull order

RCMP say they are investigating after a second ostrich was found dead in suspicious circumstances on a B.C. farm where roughly 400 of the birds have been ordered killed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).