www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, August 20, 2015 | 10 Coyote running in traffic drew authorities to Burloak by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff Halton police and a representative of the Oakville & Milton Human Society's (OMHS) Animal Control Service were called to the area of Burloak Drive and Rebecca Street last Friday morning after residents reported a coyote running in traffic. The coyote was spotted at about 9:15 a.m., with police responding a short time later. Animal Control Officer Ayla Mittelholtz said the animal had reportedly been darting in and out of traffic for quite some time. Animal control and officers responded in an effort to get the animal out of the road, For your memories. For always. Mature gardens. Stately mausoleum. Tranquil cremation paths. Choose your special way to preserve precious memories in the timeless beauty of Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery. At a time of need or when planning ahead, call: 905-257-1100 Look for us on Facebook glenoaks.ca Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery by Arbor Memorial 3164 Ninth Line (403 & Dundas St.), Miss./Oakville, ON Arbor Memorial Inc. Family Owned. Proudly Canadian. contain it or dissuade it from approaching any populated areas. Officers said the coyote displayed no aggressive behavior and ultimately wandered back into a wooded area. While the animal was gone by the time Mittelholtz arrived on the scene, she said those who saw it described it as being in good health, but appearing disoriented. "There could be a million explanations. He could have just been lost, he could have been young," she said. "As we continue on with urban sprawl, we see coyotes and foxes become more bold and less fearful of humans so that could have something to do with it as well." This incident follows an apparent hike in coyote activity in Oakville as they've recently been sighted on Bridge Road, as well as Rebecca and Hixon streets. The Town of Oakville scheduled an information meeting on coyotes tonight (Thursday, Aug. 20) at the Queen Elizabeth Community and Cultural Centre on Bridge Rd., from 7-8:30 p.m. Julia Pietrus from the Toronto Wildlife Centre and Laura Mackasey from the OMHS were scheduled to join Town staff to share with residents how they can peacefully coexist with local wildlife. Residents will also be reminded what to do if they encounter a coyote. According to Halton Region, there are approximately 500 reports of encounters between coyotes, residents and their pets each year in Halton. Residents and pet owners are advised to be extra vigilant when walking in city parks or green spaces, specifically in areas where there were noted sightings. Take precautions, including keeping your pet leashed at all times and disposing of garbage and other potential food items in the appropriate bins. Most importantly, never feed a coyote or approach a coyote, its den or pups. If a coyote approaches you, do not run or turn your back on a coyote. Appear large and aggressive while making loud noises. Use whistles and personal alarm devices to frighten them. Slowly back away. If you feel you are in danger, call 911. The Town of Oakville has an online coyote reporting system that it encourages residents to use to report an encounter, someone feeding coyotes or a problem with food waste or garbage. It tracks the information provided through the system to assess areas with increased coyote activity and eliminate human-based food sources for coyote. For more information or to see a map of coyote sightings in your area, visit www. oakville.ca/environment/featured-wildlife. html. -- with files from Julia Le, Oakville Beaver 905.338.5721 ce Auto Servi Auto Body ruS A uSed 0c d 0 An p From $2,0 www.jnbautocenter.com · Scheduled Maintenance · Fuel Injection · Computer Diagnostics · Transmission & Clutches Accredited Test · Front & Rear End Work & Repair Facility · Electrical · Windshield Repair/Replacement · Shocks & Struts QEW · Air-Conditioning · Brakes Wyecroft · Tune-Ups JNB · Engines · Tires · Wheel Alignments · Oil & Fluid Changes Weller Ct. Insurance Claims Collision Repair Auto Body & Paint Dorval Dr. 294 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville Monday-Friday 8-5 Saturday 8-1 905-257-7878