To report dead crows, ravens, blue jays, gray jays, contact local conservation officer with the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods and arrangements will be made for pickup and submission for testing. To find the number of the local conservation officer, visit the Newfoundland & Labrador Ministry of Forest Services and Agrifoods. For information on surveillance in Newfoundland and Labrador, visit http://www.gov.nl.ca/agric/pubfact/wnv_update.pdf.

Media contact:
Diane Keough,
Communications Director,
(709) 729-1377

NOVA SCOTIA

To report dead crows, jays or ravens, call the local office of the Department of Natural Resources during business hours, or the toll-free number at 1-800-565-2224 for after hours. To learn more about West Nile virus, visit the Nova Scotia Department of Health website. For health-related questions, call Nova Scotia's Public Health Service's toll-free number at 1-800-430-9557. For information related to pesticides or mosquito habitat, call the local office of the Department of Environment and Labour's toll free number at 1-877-9-ENVIRO.

Media enquiries:
Kim Silver,
Department of Health,
(902) 424-5323

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

To report dead crows, blue jays or ravens, contact the PEI Department of Environment and Energy at 1-866-368-4683. The department will pick up the dead bird if deemed necessary. For more information on West Nile virus, visit PEI's website.

Media contact:
Sara Underwood,
Communications Coordinator,
(902) 368-6172

NEW BRUNSWICK

To report dead crows, ravens, gray jays or blue jays, call the West Nile virus Information Line at 1-800-580-0038. For more information about West Nile virus, contact the local Public Health Office, call the West Nile virus Information Line or visit the New Brunswick Department of Health and Wellness website, keyword: health.

Media enquiries:
Media Communications Services,
Health and Wellness,
(506) 453-2536

QUÉBEC

For medical information, call Info-Santé CLSC. To report dead birds, such as crows, blue jays, or ravens, or for more information on the West Nile virus, call Communication Québec toll free line at 1-800-363-1363, from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weekends. You can also visit Santé et Services sociaux Québec Web site.

ONTARIO

To report dead crows or ravens, contact the local public health unit office. The telephone number is in the Blue Pages of the telephone book, or can be found on the Ontario web site. For more information on West Nile virus, visit Ontario government's website.

Residents of Ontario can also contact the ministry INFOline at 1-800-268-1154 (Toll-free in Ontario only). In Toronto, call 416-314-5518. TTY 1-800-387-5559. Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. To contact a nurse practitioner, call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.

Media Line:
1-800-268-1154

MANITOBA

To report dead crows, ravens, stellar's jays or blue jays, contact HEALTH LINKS at 1-888-315-9257 (in Winnipeg 788-8200). For more information on West Nile virus, visit the Manitoba government's web site.

Media enquiries:
Joe Czech
(204) 945-0750

SASKATCHEWAN

To report dead crows, ravens, magpies, blue jays or gray jays, contact the local rural/city municipal office. Visit the Saskatchewan Health website for more information.

Media Contact:
Mark Rathwell,
Communications,
Saskatchewan Health,
(306) 787-4083

ALBERTA

To report dead crows, call 310-0000 toll free to find the nearest Fish and Wildlife office. For general information on West Nile virus and how to reduce the risk of infection, call Health Link Alberta: 943-LINK (5465) in Calgary, 408-LINK (5465) in Edmonton, and toll-free elsewhere in the province at 1-866-408-LINK (5465). For more information, visit the Alberta government's website.

Media calls:
Dr. Karen Grimsrud (780) 427-5263
John Tuckwell (780) 427-7164

BRITISH COLUMBIA

To report dead crows, ravens, stellar's jays and blue jays, visit the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) website or contact the regional health authority. The contact information can be found in the blue pages of the phone book or at www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/socsec/index.html. BCCDC has information at www.bccdc.org. Most health authorities have information on their websites (go to www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/socsec/index.html for links to health authority sites).

For general information on West Nile virus, call the British Columbia Health Information Line at 1-800-465-4911 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). British Columbians concerned they may have symptoms of West Nile virus can call the 24-hour B.C. NurseLine at 1-866-215-4700 in B.C., (604) 215-4700 in Lower Mainland, or 1-866-889-4700 for deaf and hearing-impaired service.

Media enquiries:

Ministry of Health Services
Public Affairs Bureau (250) 952-1887
24-hour media relations line: (250) 812-5571

Sally Greenwood
B.C. Provincial Health Services Authority
Communications
(604) 877-2170
Pager: (604) 877-2240

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

The NWT has a surveillance program for West Nile virus in place. To report dead birds, call the local Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development office. For health-related information about West Nile virus, call the local public health office or health centre. Telephone numbers are in the Blue Pages of the phone book.

Read more about West Nile virus at the NWT Department of Health and Social Services website (see West Nile virus section under Programs and Services).

Media contact:
Megan Holsapple,
Media Relations,
Department of Health and Social Services
(867) 873-7066


	Last Updated: 2003-07-16		Important Notices