In the news today: Carney announces bid, bird flu keeping backyard chickens cooped up

Edmonton: So, Mark Carney is finally kicking off his leadership campaign today. It’s been a long time coming, right? He’s been in the spotlight for nearly a decade, and now he’s ready to make his move.

Meanwhile, in Vancouver, backyard chicken owners are feeling the heat from the bird flu outbreak. One owner, Duncan Martin, has his hen, Lumpy Eye, all cooped up to keep her safe from wild birds. It’s a tough time for urban chicken lovers as they try to protect their flocks from H5N1.

In other news, Health Canada is saying that a synthetic dye banned in the U.S. isn’t a risk for Canadians. They’re not jumping on the ban wagon just yet, which is a relief for many.

And let’s not forget about Drake. He’s got a lawsuit going against Universal Music Group, and it’s bringing up some serious details about a shooting incident outside his home last year. It sounds intense!

Oh, and Connor McDavid is on fire! He just passed Jari Kurri for second all-time in points for the Oilers. What a player!

This is just a snapshot of what’s happening today. Stay tuned for more updates!