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Thousands sign petition to relocate 'sad' polar bear Arturo to Canada

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CTVNews.ca Staff

Published: July 20, 2014 at 7:39PM EDT

Despite ongoing discussions between the Assiniboine Park Conservancy and a zoo in Argentina, it appears unlikely Arturo the polar bear will find a home in Winnipeg.

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