City of Waterloo enacts wildlife feeding bylaw
The City of Waterloo in Ontario has enacted a wildlife feeding by-law to help local enforcement officers curb inappropriate feeding and prevent conflict. “The new
April 4, 2017
Tag: Ontario
Rare animals killed in Ontario should be more than anecdotes in media
A cougar, an endangered animal in Ontario, and one rarely seen, was found dead in a snowbank. A wolverine, a threatened animal in Ontario, and
March 28, 2017
Open letter: Co-existing with Mississauga’s wildlife
Living with wildlife can be challenging, but it is both possible and beneficial for residents to learn how. At times when we mourn the loss of a beloved family pet, these discussions are difficult, as understandable anger gets directed at the wildlife who shares our communities
February 9, 2017
Rabies in Hamilton: a time for caution, but not fear
A rise in rabies cases in Hamilton, Ontario, and the recent discovery of a domestic cat who had contracted the deadly virus has led the
February 8, 2017
OPEN LETTER: Minister McGarry: will you protect Ontarians on trails?
The tragic news reported of a resident, Krista Godbout, who is mourning the horrific loss of her dog, Tanner, who was killed in December near the Kawarthas by a baited killing trap on a publicly accessible trail, must have reached your office.
January 24, 2017
Wildlife fence on Highway 400 will save lives of all species
Putting up a fence to save lives sounds a little simplistic – and it is. But a new wildlife fence being installed along Highway 400
December 13, 2016
Toronto’s responsible messaging on coyotes reassures residents
Increased sightings of coyotes in Canada’s largest city are normal, and there is no cause for alarm, the City of Toronto is telling residents. The
December 1, 2016
Episode 403: The Wolf Policy Paradox
The status of wolves is a contentious subject these days. Between myths and fact, depredation and trophic cascades, it seems that every opinion is equally
October 24, 2016
Feeding by-law an important tool to prevent conflict, despite columnist’s opinion
The City of Kitchener voted to implement a wildlife feeding by-law this week in a bid to curb complaints – but the move generated some
August 9, 2016
Episode 329: Algonquin’s Wolves
Algonquinprovincial park is home to the Eastern wolf – now often referred to as Algonquin Wolves. These wolves are considered a threatened species and, within
August 8, 2016
Communities must be compassionate following conflict, and offer solutions
It is a story that makes any dog lover shed a tear. Taking her dog out for a late night pee break, a woman saw
August 2, 2016
Mixed messages on bears from Ontario MNR
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is doing their part to reduce human-bear conflict this spring. But their mixed messaging may not be as effective
May 25, 2016
“Coyote” attacks: uncertainty is a fact – but focus needs to be on prevention
A worried family is waiting for news on whether or not their beloved pet will survive an animal attack that took place earlier this week
May 6, 2016
Ontario spring bear hunt is about… what, again?
Biology! Economy! Biology? Politics. Following the current logic on why Ontario has introduced and expanded its spring bear hunt is a bit like starting to
May 2, 2016
A win for Ontario wolves and coyotes
A proposal to increase the killing of wolves and coyotes in Northern Ontario as a misguided attempt to help reducing moose populations has failed. This
April 4, 2016
Wildlife feeding by-law in Ingersoll would be a positive step in reducing conflict
The folks in Ingersoll, Ontario, love seeing squirrels, chipmunks, and even the occasional fox or coyote. But they still have their limits. One resident, Jim
March 31, 2016
Rabies cases continue to climb in Hamilton: simple steps can protect pets, families
The City of Hamilton (Ontario) is experiencing an unusual spike in raccoon rabies cases this season – and despite what the media has implied, the
March 30, 2016
Oakville gets coyote messaging right at public meeting
Oakville Town staff, the local animal control agency, and even a nearby rehabber had a clear message for residents and the media: it’s time to
January 22, 2016
ACTION ALERT: Ontario wants to make it easier to kill wolves, coyotes
Ontario politicians should have looked west and saved themselves the trouble of asking the public to weigh in on their moose preservation plan. The government
January 4, 2016
A dichotomy of beaver dam destruction
A total of $3,000 in fines was handed down last month against three men in North Bay for damaging beaver dams with their all-terrain vehicles
January 4, 2016
One dog dead, another ill, after ingesting poisoned foods near and in Toronto
One family is in mourning and another is living in a state of fear after their dogs ingested poisoned food in two separate incidents in
December 1, 2015
Sudbury hunters free bald eagle from leg-hold trap
A bald eagle is flying free today after two brothers in Sudbury, Ontario released him from a leg-hold trap last week. The CBC reported on
November 30, 2015
Burlington’s coyote response strategy responsible and educational
Coyotes have been a hot topic in the City of Burlington in the last couple of years. The suburban community, located on Lake Ontario between
November 12, 2015
ACTION ALERT: Ontario plans to expand, extend spring bear hunt
Bears in Ontario need your voice, following an announcement by the Liberal government that they plan to extend and expand the controversial spring bear hunt.
November 4, 2015
