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
Tag: Ontario
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
Killing coyotes won’t keep sheep safe in Manitoulin
The science and ethics behind compassionate conservation and non-lethal conflict resolution with wildlife may be fresh in our minds, but to many people in rural
October 28, 2015
ACTION ALERT: OPP confirm animal run over by officer a family pet, not rabid coyote
The shocking video depicting an Ontario Provincial Police officer running down what was initially reported as a “possibly rabid” coyote multiple times with his vehicle
October 21, 2015
OPP officer runs down coyote three times before shooting it in Collingwood
A disturbing video has arisen showing an Ontario Provincial Police officer in Collingwood repeatedly running over a coyote before finally shooting it. The video, which
October 20, 2015
Burlington takes on feeding by-law to curb coyote encounters
After months of debate and media sensationalized coyote conflict, the City of Burlington, Ontario, is using progressive, humane tools to manage resident concerns about the
September 15, 2015
Aerial vaccine drop remains best defense against rabies
Aerial dropping of rabies vaccines are underway in Niagara and scheduled for Cornwall to combat the spread of the disease from the United States into
August 28, 2015
Officials do little to help residents worried about wildlife
Residents in Milton, Ontario, are getting mixed messages about coyotes after a provincial official and town staff spoke to a local media outlet. The Milton
August 25, 2015
Cruelty can be stopped: Rabbit had paws cut off while alive, left for dead
The Cambridge (Ontario) and District Humane Society has the unfortunate task of investigating a case in which a rabbit had his paws cut off while
July 29, 2015
Another baby animal tortured by trap in Ontario
It is with heavy hearts that we must report on another baby animal – this time, a raccoon kit – suffering in a trap in
July 2, 2015
