Longueuil Deer Cull
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Montreal-area mayor targeted by death threats over plan to cull deer in local parkLongueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier has been threatened in recent days and weeks by a single individual, according to local police.CanadaNov 16, 2023
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Court rules Montreal-area city can cull white-tailed deer population in local parkThe ruling is the latest in a saga that has seen animal rights groups fight in court to block the cull, arguing that control methods should favour keeping the animals alive.EnvironmentAug 31, 2023
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Longueuil approves crossbow hunt to control deer population in local parkThe city has requested a permit from Quebec's Wildlife Department to carry out a controlled hunt this fall with the use of crossbows instead of firearms in the residential area.EnvironmentJul 20, 2022
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Animal-welfare advocates ask court to stop white tailed deer cull south of MontrealLongueuil's previous administration had planned to cull the deer in the fall of 2020, but the city relented after a strong backlash.CanadaMay 18, 2022
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Montreal-area city revives controversial plan to kill majority of deer herd in local parkLongueuil's previous administration had wanted to kill about 15 deer, but relented after strong backlash that included a petition, a protest and threats against the former mayor.CanadaNov 30, 2021
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Longueuil mayor backs out of deer cull operation at Michel-Chartrand parkThe operation was underway Monday afternoon, with traps placed across the park and police officers patrolling the area.CanadaNov 24, 2020
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Animal rescue group offers to relocate Longueuil deer to prevent cullThe City of Longueuil announced earlier in in the month its decision to kill about 15 deer due to overcrowding in the local park.CanadaNov 23, 2020
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Longueuil mayor threatened after deer cull announced, police sayThe threats came after the city announced it will go ahead with a deer cull at a local park.CanadaNov 12, 2020
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