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Fleming College president talks program cuts, ‘perplexed’ by Peterborough council motionPresident Maureen Adamson says the college will lose 'millions' in revenue, in large part due to the new federal cap on international students. Twenty-nine programs are being cut.EducationJun 26
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Youth try to hook Walter at 35th Under the Lock Fishing Derby in PeterboroughThe 35th annual fishing derby will stock the Peterborough Lift Lock canal with 3,000 rainbow trout, 500 of which are tagged to win a prize, including $1,000 to catch Walter.CanadaApr 5
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Animal rights groups seek review of Ontario’s new hunting dog lawTwo animal rights organizations have requested a review of a new Ontario law that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits in massive fenced-in pens.CanadaMar 27
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A family divided: When parents, kids disagree on COVID-19 vaccinesWhat happens when both sides of the COVID-19 vaccine debate live under one roof? Global News has the story of one Ontario family divided over vaccines.CanadaDec 10, 2021
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Government quietly confirms that gun registry data has been destroyedOTTAWA - The federal government says millions of records of registered long guns have all been destroyed, with the exception of court-protected data from Quebec.Nov 1, 2012
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Harper says he won’t relax prohibited weapons, rejects advice of advisory groupOTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper has issued an unexpected rebuke to his government's own firearms advisory committee, rejecting its recommendations and suggesting the group's membership may need revisiting.PoliticsDec 6, 2012
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Conservatives axe gun show laws on advice of controversial committeeOTTAWA - The Conservative government has repealed gun show regulations, on the advice of the same controversial advisory committee the prime minister recently distanced himself from.CanadaDec 19, 2012
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Stephen Harper fishing for votes in familiar pondsStephen Harper is fishing for voters, and he's going back to familiar ponds.PoliticsOct 17, 2014
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Here’s what Harper, Mulcair, Trudeau, May and Duceppe have promised votersWondering what the federal leaders have promised for your vote? Here's a comprehensive list of what Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau, Tom Mulcair, Elizabeth May, and Gilles Duceppe have said.PoliticsOct 19, 2015
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Asian carp: Why this invasive species is so dangerous to the Great LakesAsian carp are a threat to our waterways and natural habitat. Here's why.EnvironmentJun 7, 2016
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State of Nursing / Gun RegistryMay 16, 2010May 20, 2010
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Feds vow to destroy gun registry records to prevent resurrection of databaseThe Conservative government has introduced legislation to scrap the registration of rifles and shotguns.Oct 25, 2011
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Ontario dismisses Bob Barker’s call to scrap spring bear huntOntario is dismissing a request from TV personality Bob Barker to scrap plans to return the spring bear hunt in the province.PoliticsFeb 25, 2014
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Plenty of Family Day 2020 fun in Peterborough, Northumberland County, Kawarthas, HaliburtonFamily Day features plenty of events to celebrate winter and families in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and Haliburton area.EntertainmentFeb 14, 2020
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Peterborough Children’s Water Festival makes splashing in-person returnThe two-day festival this week at the Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, Ont., offered interactive projects focusing on water education, conservation and protection.EducationMay 31, 2023
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Ontario halts hunting licence fee increasesThe province is freezing scheduled hunting licence fee increases and removing a $2 service fee.EconomyJan 10, 2019
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OFAH urges provincial candidates to support permanent spring bear huntThe Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters wants provincial candidates to support a permanent spring bear hunt.EnvironmentMay 8, 2018
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Ontario set to expand areas where dogs can learn to hunt live coyotes in penned areasHunters say there is a growing demand for the dog sport, which is often referred to as training and trialing, while animal advocates call it a cruel practice for the captive prey.CanadaMay 5, 2023
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Nighttime ban aims to curb illegal fishing in Port HopeThe fine for fishing at night along the Ganaraska River will be $150.CanadaAug 14, 2017
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Peterborough County council examining options to curb littering along James Gifford CausewayA paddle along Chemong Lake in his brand new kayak earlier this month turned ugly pretty quick for Bridgenorth resident Brad Sinclair. The local realtor was looking forward to a scenic paddle across the lake on Aug. 8, when he came upon a mass of garbage strewn and floating along the James A. Gifford Causeway...PoliticsAug 23, 2017