Since January last year the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry received 81 reports of wild pig sightings, according to Jolanta Kowalski, a spokesperson for the ministry. Locations where people report seeing wild pigs over the years range across southern Ontario from Chatham to the Bruce Peninsula in the southwest, Brantford and Dunnville in the southeast, Lefaivre toward Quebec and as far north as Temagami. The province defines a wild pig as any pig, whether domestic, Eurasian wild boar or a hybrid, that is outside a fence without an identifiable owner. Wild pigs have not yet established a self-sustaining population in Ontario, and groups like the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters are asking for all Ontarians to be diligent to ensure they do not.
ROBERTS, ROBERT KENNETH
Robert Kenneth Roberts
1951-2021
It is with such deep sorrow that we announce Bob’s passing. He is predeceased by his parents Elaine and Albert Taylor and his daughter, Shannon Small. He is survived by his wife Linda, daughters Hayley (Peter Deveau), Jennifer (Steve Woolacott) and Gillian as well as grandchildren Katelyn (Aaron), Justin (Manon), Shailyn, Annika, Alexandra, Mackenzie, Tyjah, Darius, Daylon and Clea, his sister Debra Taylor Roberts and brother Scott Taylor (Ann). Bob will be missed by his aunts, uncles and cousins and by his many friends and neighbours near and far.
Bob spent his early years in Napanee then moved with his parents to Oshawa. He has been retired from Sklar Peppler Furniture for about 15 years after 38 years of service in Toronto and Whitby warehouses as Distribution Manager. Bob retired to the shores of Long Reach in Napanee which he always considered home. He enjoyed his days fishing, boating, attending and hosting nei
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A lover of the outdoors, conservation and teaching, Fred Geberdt died Tuesday of cancer. He was 79.
Mr. Geberdt survived a few bouts of cancer since kidney cancer was diagnosed 16 years ago. When it came back as a brain tumour it proved too much, his son Chris Geberdt said. He died at his east bayside home, surrounded by his family.
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A family service is planned but due to COVID-19, a public memorial will take place at the Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association clubhouse sometime next year. Donations to the SSA or its conservation foundation are suggested in lieu of flowers, through the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home.
TORONTO When Carrot first wandered onto Lee-Anne Carver’s lawn as a fawn a few years ago, she knew there was something different about the deer. It was gentle, affectionate and even endeared itself to Carver’s golden retriever. “He didn’t hold the normal characteristics of a deer. It was something else and I can’t explain it,” said Carver, a wildlife photographer who has been close to hundreds of deer. But now something else is making Carrot stand out from the herd: a bright green crossbow bolt through the back of its head. Last week, when Carrot came to their property in Kenora, Ont., Carver’s husband saw the bolt first and rushed inside in tears to tell his wife.