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Toronto Sun
13-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
City euthanizes coyotes after reported attacks in Liberty Village-Fort York
Published May 13, 2025 • 1 minute read New signs have been erected in the Fort York area of Toronto to alert residents about aggressive coyotes. Photo by Jack Boland / Toronto Sun The City of Toronto says it has euthanized a pair of mated coyotes due to public safety concerns after multiple reported incidents in two communities. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Earlier this year, the Coyote Safety Coalition — a group representing residents in the Liberty Village and Fort York areas — urged the city to take action after the group claimed six coyote attacks occurred in a single night, including at least two that required pets to get emergency treatment. The city says in a news release that over the past several months it reviewed its coyote response, including staff monitoring and bylaw enforcement, and it also hired an independent panel and two coyote expert companies to review the city's mitigation efforts. The city says while it has implemented expert recommendations including targeted aversion, broken fence repairs and improved lighting, the two communities have 'unique factors' that have conditioned coyotes to human interactions, such as habitat displacement due to construction and improper waste disposal. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The city says two coyotes were humanely euthanized after Toronto Animal Services confirmed that one coyote in the area was responsible for multiple 'negative encounters,' during which his mate was present. It says a third coyote has left the area 'possibly due to increased aversion activities' and there is no evidence that a fourth reported coyote is reactive to humans. 'While the city successfully supports wildlife in its natural habitat across Toronto, if animal behaviour changes in a way that jeopardizes public safety, then the city must take action to protect residents,' the news release says. 'This has been done as a last resort after all options were exhausted.' The city says bylaw officers and municipal animal experts will keep monitoring the area and educating residents to prevent future issues. Read More Toronto Maple Leafs Editorials NHL Toronto & GTA World
Global News
13-05-2025
- General
- Global News
Toronto euthanizes 2 coyotes after attacks reported in Fort York and Liberty Village
A pair of coyotes have been euthanized after a number of reported attacks in the Fort York and Liberty Village neighbourhoods, the City of Toronto said Tuesday. 'Like foxes, raccoons and deer, coyotes are a natural part of Toronto's urban landscape, coexisting with residents largely without issue,' a release from the city said. 'However, a unique situation has developed in recent months in the Fort York and Liberty Village neighbourhoods that required an escalated response to keep the public and pets safe.' In February, the Coyote Safety Coalition — a group representing residents in the two neighbourhoods — claimed six local coyote attacks occurred in a single night, including at least two that required emergency treatment for pet dogs. A panel hired by the city recommended setting up a specialized team to assess the coyotes, use 'adapted aversion techniques' and enforce laws against dumping and feeding wildlife. Story continues below advertisement 'Despite these actions, and consistent with independent assessments, it was identified that the Liberty Village and Fort York neighbourhoods have a confluence of several unique factors that have conditioned the coyotes to human interactions,' the release said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'This conditioning has in turn led to injuries and pet attacks.' It went on to say that a number of issues led to the coyote problems, including habitat displacement and limited greenspace. It also cited the feeding of wildlife and uncollected dog excrement, which can attract rats, a food source for coyotes. The city said that animal services had determined that one of the coyotes was responsible for a number of the attacks while his mate was also there. Toronto officials believe that a third coyote has left the area and said it may have been due to increased aversion activities. A fourth coyote has not been seen in the area of late, according to the release, which also notes that it was not involved in interactions with people. Toronto has also created a multi-part Downtown Coyote Action Plan, which focuses on a number of areas including waste management, property maintenance and bylaw enforcement. 'Coyotes are an important part of Toronto's diverse ecology, helping to control rodent and rabbit populations,' Toronto Animal Services director Esther Attard stated. Story continues below advertisement 'Coyotes have adapted very well to life in the city as food and shelter are plentiful and natural predators are limited. So, these animals will continue to live near us.' *With files from The Canadian Press
