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Town trash bins being covered, signs posted and more continued from p.1 a threat to people, but intentional and unintentional feeding, tolerating them on one's property, and allowing pets to roam freely contribute to coyotes losing their inhibitions and fear of people, according to Toth. As such, the Town has: · posted additional coyote awareness signs in key areas where coyotes have been sighted; · installed wildlife-proof lids on Town garbage bins in key areas, and continues to place lids on bins throughout the town; · sent notices to residents in key areas as a reminder to not dump household refuse or food waste in Town trash bins, parks or trails, as the practice entices coyotes to the areas; · increased park patrols to both empty Town garbage bins more frequently and monitor illegal dumping; · worked with the Halton District School Board, Oakville Trafalgar High School (OTHS) and local property owners to help them address property standards issues and specific behaviours that may be contributing to increased coyote presence in the area; · collaborated with Oakvillegreen Conservation Association to provide coyote education sessions to Oakville school students and staff; · worked in partnership with Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) to enforce Town by-laws including littering, property standards, and off-leash dogs; · continued to monitor coyote sightings through the Town's coyote reporting form and mapping feature to assist the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) in locating problem coyotes. HRPS and OMHS continue to patrol areas where coyotes are most visible to ensure safety and attempt to haze or capture problem, sick or injured animals. Hazing is a method used to instill a fear of humans in coyotes and render a property that a coyote frequents unwelcoming. Residents can practice hazing methods that include shouting, using noise-makers, waving one's arms aggressively, and throwing objects in the direction of the coyote with the goal of frightening, but not harming, the animal. Residents are also asked to keep garbage, compost, brush piles, pet food and bird feeders inaccessible to deter their property from being attractive to a coyote. The OMHS continues to respond to calls from the public and sightings reported through the Town's coyote reporting form. Residents can report a coyote sighting or discover where coyotes have been sighted through the reporting form and mapping feature at oakville.ca. For more information on how to co-exist with wildlife, visit the environment section at oakville.ca. 9 | Thursday, February 11, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com This coyote, that appears to have mange, was photographed walking along Third Line one noon hour in the vicinity of South Oakville Centre. | Oakville Beaver file photo NEW YEAR NEW SALE 490 SPEERS ROAD, OAKVILLE KDESIGNCABINETRY.COM 905.339.2223 winter SPeCiALS!