Pigeons
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Arrest made after 45 competition pigeons stolen from south Edmonton yardPolice said public tips led to the identification of the suspect, and on Nov. 4, a 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with theft over $5,000.CrimeNov 8, 2022
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Competition pigeons stolen in Edmonton turning up in Strathcona CountyOne week after being stolen from a south Edmonton backyard, it appears at least some of the competition prized pigeons have been released.CanadaOct 26, 2022
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City of Toronto looking at proposal to ban feeding pigeonsA motion proposed by Coun. Kristyn Wong-Tam seeks to prohibit the feeding of the birds in public and private spaces.CanadaJul 14, 2021
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Wildlife rehab centre sees increase in call for poisoned pigeons in Nova ScotiaThe Hope For Wildlife animal rehabilitation and education centre in Seaforth, N.S., says 10 pigeons have been brought in to receive treatment for poison ingestion. Four have died while the others are expected to recover.EnvironmentSep 5, 2020
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Pigeons in tiny MAGA hats take flight for pro-Trump stunt in Las VegasA prankster group called "PUTIN" unleashed more than a dozen birds in hats, along with one wearing a Donald Trump wig.TrendingFeb 20, 2020
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Pigeons spotted wearing ‘tiny cowboy hats’ in Las Vegas videoA Las Vegas bird-rescue group is hoping to track down the pigeons and remove their cowboy hats, which they say put the birds in peril.TrendingDec 9, 2019
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Advocate questions decision to kill pigeons pooping on Sid Buckwold BridgeThe City of Saskatoon said relocating or displacing the birds is not recommended because they are likely to fly back or move into other civic spaces.CanadaMay 8, 2019
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B.C.’s solution to tackling the pigeon problem on SkyTrain? Birth controlAs part of a pilot project to control the population, an automatic bird feeder will be dispensing OvoControl.Feb 7, 2019
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‘It’s everywhere’: Riders disgusted by pigeon-poop covered surfaces at Osborne transit stationBus riders at Osborne Station have to step lightly to avoid the massive amounts of pigeon poop littering every surface.HealthDec 14, 2018
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Canadians love birding: Tips for feeding feathered friends in winterStudies have shown wild birds that have access to supplemental food sources tend to fare better than birds that don't, especially in winter.FeaturesNov 28, 2018
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