A $400 fine for a backyard bird feeder? | Opinion | Page 901 | Unpublished
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Author: Aaron Hutchins
Publication Date: May 5, 2026 - 05:00

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A $400 fine for a backyard bird feeder? | Opinion

May 5, 2026
A Gatineau woman has been warned that her backyard bird feeder could get her a $400 fine — and after picking myself off from the floor, I sat back down in my chair to write a letter congratulating city hall for turning everyone into rabid libertarians. Does life in a modern city really have to be this ridiculous? Read More


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Martin Brooks, a former hedge fund mathematician, moved to the visual arts field more than a decade ago. He creates art pieces using a combination of software he developed plus City of Ottawa traffic camera footage. His first exhibition, Quiet City, showcases more than 30 prints that offer a unique view of familiar city streets. Doug Hempstead, CBC Ottawa's traffic reporter, went to the gallery to learn more.
May 18, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa