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Free fishing returns for Mother’s Day Weekend

Canadians can fish in Ontario without a licence or Outdoors Card on Mother's Day Weekend, the second of four free fishing events of the year.
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OOD contributors win OCNAs
Two OOD writers recently won prestigious Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) Awards for their work in 2025.
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Superior zombie fish puzzle scientists
A growing number of Lake Superior trout dubbed “zombie” fish for their emaciated appearance has scientific minds puzzled.
Mother's Day Weekend
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Free fishing returns for Mother’s Day Weekend

Canadians can fish in Ontario without a licence or Outdoors Card on Mother's Day Weekend, the second of four free fishing events of the year.
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OCNAs
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OOD contributors win OCNAs

Two OOD writers recently won prestigious Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) Awards for their work in 2025.
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superior zombie fish
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Superior zombie fish puzzle scientists

A growing number of Lake Superior trout dubbed “zombie” fish for their emaciated appearance has scientific minds puzzled.
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kids and cops fishing events
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Kids and Cops Fishing Days returning

The Kids and Cops Fishing Days brings together local organizers and law enforcement officers to host community-based fishing events.
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Concerns remain over conservation amalgamation

A decision to amalgamate Ontario conservation authorities (CAs) from 36 to nine is leaving some concerns amongst conservation organizations.
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Big Rock Sports
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Big Rock Sports bankruptcy expected to impact Canada

The bankruptcy of Big Rock Sports (BGS), a major wholesaler in both Canada and the US, is expected to impact anglers and hunters.
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Great Lakes water levels
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Great Lakes report card gives fair rating

The State of the Great Lakes Report 2026, a bi-national rating by US and Canadian government agencies, has given the lakes a “fair” rating.
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PAL
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Questions raised after alleged firearm data hack

The Investigative Journalism Foundation (IJF) is raising questions after an alleged firearm owner data breach occurred in 2021.
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Under the Lock
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Under the Lock returns

The 37th annual OFAH Under the Lock Fishing Derby returns this weekend with over $35,000 in prizes for registered anglers. 
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