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May 7, 2026
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Ontario man fined $1,000 for ‘throwing large rocks and swatting’ at Canada geese
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Ontario man fined $1,000 for 'throwing large rocks and swatting' at Canada geese
Brugge attempted to 'injure adult geese by throwing large rocks and swatting at them with his hands.'
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By National Post Staff
Published May 07, 2026
Last updated May 07, 2026
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A gosling and an adult Canada goose. Joseph Brugge of Essex, Ontario was fined $1,000 by a Justice of the Peace for harassing Canada geese back in May 2025. …
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