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Actions underway in response to coyote incidents in Oshawa
Posted on Friday, October 08, 2021 10:00 AM
The health and safety of our community is our top priority. In response to both the numerous sightings and interactions with coyotes, the City of Oshawa has undertaken a number of actions over the last several months.
Most recently at the Monday, October 4, 2021 Corporate Services Committee where Report CORP-21-48 Coyotes in the City of Oshawa was discussed, the Corporate Services Committee recommended that staff:
- coordinate a virtual community information session on co-existing with coyotes;
New look for Oshawa Council and Standing and Advisory Committee meetings
Posted on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 07:30 AM
The City of Oshawa has introduced a new meeting management software for our City Council, Standing and Advisory Committee meetings.
Community members will notice changes in the look of how agendas and minutes are displayed.
- Agendas: online agendas now include links to both shorter and extended versions of agendas. The shorter version displays an HTML page with links to the agenda items, while the extended version is an accessible PDF document that includes the complete agenda package including...
HOPA Notice Update: Oshawa Pier will reopen Saturday, October 9
Posted on Saturday, September 25, 2021 08:30 AM
The Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA Ports) and City of Oshawa are pleased to share that the pier at the Oshawa waterfront will reopen to the public on Saturday, October 9.
The pier was temporarily closed following a vessel incident in September.
The Committee of Adjustment Calendar has moved
Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 12:30 PM
The City of Oshawa recently made changes to the Committee of Adjustment Calendar. It can now be found here: Oshawa.ca/CofACalendar.
The Committee of Adjustment (C. of A.) is a committee of five Council appointed citizens to consider minor variances to the City's Zoning By-law. The Committee also considers extensions, enlargements or variations to existing legal non-conforming uses.
Community members are encouraged to subscribe to the Community of Adjustment calendar or visit
What to do if you encounter a coyote in your neighbourhood
Posted on Friday, September 03, 2021 05:00 AM
Oshawa residents are reminded that coyotes live in and around our urban environments. Coyotes can adapt to urban environments and lose their fear of humans often due to food sources readily available in our neighbourhoods.
Aversion conditioning is a method that helps to move an animal out of an area and create a fear of humans, deterring them from our neighbourhood spaces such as playgrounds, parks and trails.
The City of Oshawa offers important aversion and safety tips on what to do during a...