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
Tag: Ontario
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
Several dogs ill or dead after wildlife poisoning goes awry
In an attempt to control wildlife around their property, an Oakville, Ontario resident has likely poisoned several dogs. According to Global News, three dogs are
June 5, 2015
Royal Botanical Gardens joins move to ban drones to protect wildlife
The Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario has joined a growing movement to ban unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, from their property to protect
June 4, 2015
Death of Newmarket bear puts spotlight on co-existence programs
The killing of the Newmarket black bear on Monday has thrust the issue of co-existence with wildlife into the media spotlight. Get the facts: Newmarket
June 3, 2015
Killing of Newmarket black bear a failure of systems
The killing of a black bear who wandered into a city north of Toronto has outraged residents – and put a spotlight on a faltering
June 1, 2015
Marine mammal bill good news for animals across Canada
After a slow, long battle, Ontario businesses will not be able to buy, sell or breed orcas. While many are noting the shortcomings of the
May 29, 2015
City of Toronto staff reveal what they learned about urban raccoons
The City of Toronto has revealed what they believe will the best plan for managing urban wildlife moving into the future. And it may just
May 26, 2015
Meet the Fisher, Ontario
Get to know Martes pennant with this page from The Fur-Bearers!
May 21, 2015
Ministry of Natural Resources investigating third pair of dead coyotes
Last week we told you about two sets of coyote deaths, a total of four coyotes killed and laid out in suspicious manners in and
March 23, 2015
Tell your Ontario newspaper it’s ‘about time’ trapping regulations were updated
In a surprise statement to the CBC, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Minster Bill Mauro said he’d be open to looking at trapping regulations
February 18, 2015
ACTION ALERT: George’s story is gaining attention for no traps on trails movement
George, a beloved family pet, was killed in front of his owners. Valerie Strain watched, helplessly, as George struggled and ultimately died in the killing
February 11, 2015
Ontario MNR says coyote culls and bounties don’t work
In a surprising news article published by the Georgina Advocate, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has said that killing coyotes does not reduce
February 6, 2015
Episode 213: Finding compassion for canids
The news this year has all been about the cousins of our domestic dogs, wolves and coyotes. Increased sightings of coyotes throughout areas of Ontario
February 2, 2015
Coyote woes are prompted by human behaviour
Throughout much of Ontario there are emails, texts and news reports of coyotes causing woes to humans. But what’s hard to keep in mind –
January 21, 2015
Report of trapping without permission leads to ban, fines
The simple act of reporting traps on private property led to a slew of charges against a trapper in Scugog. According to the Port Perry
January 9, 2015
Three cheers for David Lea and the Oakville Beaver
We’re celebrating The Beaver today – but not the one we usually write about. The Oakville Beaver, an award-winning community newspaper in the Toronto suburb
June 24, 2014
NB trappers want in on rabies program; baiting remains top resource
Trappers in New Brunswick want to be brought into the fold by the government to help control the spread of rabies, primarily in raccoons. Their
June 24, 2014
