Wildlife
Letters For This Tag
In this final instalment of the Fulcrum Radio Show’s special investigative series into the trapping and killing of beavers throughout the City of Ottawa, we go... more
By DamianPiper
December 30, 2021
The Fulcrum is the University of Ottawa's legendary English newspaper. The Ottawa Beaver Killings, is an investigative podcast from The Fulcrum Radio Show.... more
By DamianPiper
December 27, 2021
It is very distressing to learn (West Carleton Review – December 22/16) that tree cutting in the Kanata Lakes North Development is slated to start any day.... more
January 5, 2017
TEK elders group continuing fight to ban aerial spraying
With unflinching determination, Elders Raymond Owl of Sagamok Anishniwabek First Nation and Willie... more
October 18, 2015
The deer that recently crashed through the front window of a Kanata residence shows how badly this city needs a wildlife construction protocol. As one passerby... more
June 19, 2015
"Here we go again," I thought, as the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) cameraman knocked on the door. It was the last day of April and the first day of... more
June 10, 2015
Randall Denley misses the mark in his criticism of the City’s draft Wildlife Protection During Construction Protocol.
The lack of wildlife planning in new... more
February 21, 2015
The fuss over a local trapper trying to extract a $225 payment from Public Works for trapping beavers at the Connaught rifle range should be a wake-up call for... more
January 17, 2015
This past January, I experienced a heartbreaking event while walking my dogs with a friend. I came across a young wolf caught by its hind leg in a snare, just... more
By PaulaTough
July 30, 2014
TOWN HALL MEETINGTuesday, April 29th, 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Richcraft Recreation Complex Kanata, Minto Room Program Room
A Town Hall meeting is a great way to... more
April 26, 2014
Dear Marianne,
I am writing with respect to the clear-cutting of trees at the corner of Terry Fox and Old Second Line roads. It is very frustrating to... more
April 18, 2014
Ignorance Trumps Facts in the Interest of Votes
Neither Kathleen Wynne (the Premier of Ontario), nor David Orazietti (the province’s Minister of Natural... more
January 24, 2014
One of my favorite lines from the Bible does not, according to those who actually read the Bible, occur in it. The line is “This too shall pass,” and, Biblical... more
January 14, 2014
Hello Mayor Watson and Mr. Hubley,
I am writing because I have grown increasingly concerned about the lack of a considered and humane wildlife policy in... more
October 31, 2013
Elk shot by police – public shocked and dismayed
There is no question that large species such as elk or moose that turn up in the city pose a challenge.... more
October 22, 2013