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Avian influenza confirmed at Tottenham Conservation Area
January 9, 2026 · 0 Comments
By BRIAN LOCKHART
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
The Town of New Tecumseth has been advised by the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) that Avian Influenza has been confirmed in a dead Canadian goose found at the pond at the Tottenham Conservation Area.
Local residents noticed several dead geese on the pond ice amid a larger flock in the water and reported it to authorities.
The Town is working closely with CWHC to monitor the affected area.
Residents are strongly advised to avoid ponds and waterfowl habitats at this time.
While the risk of transmission to the general public is low, the Public Health Agency of Canada recommends the following precautions:
• Do not handle sick or dead wild birds or other wildlife
• Keep pets away from sick or dead wildlife and ensure dogs are leashed
• Keep cats indoors
• Do not feed or interact with waterfowl
• Do not feed pets raw meat from game birds or poultry
• Restrict pet birds to indoors if they are normally kept outside.
· Remove bird feeders
If you encounter sick or dead wildlife, do not touch them. Report sightings and obtain more information by contacting the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative at 1-866-673-4781 or visiting cwhc-rcsf.ca.
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