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From the City of Ottawa Urban green spaces that make Ottawa such a desirable place to live are also home to many species of wildlife. Wild animals are often attracted to suburban areas for a variety of reasons. Recently, there has been an increase in reported coyote sightings - especially in populated and developed areas. When wildlife sightings pose a concern for public safety, the City of Ottawa works collaboratively with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to resolve the situation. MNR decides on a case-by-case basis on how the animal is dealt with. The City is also considering working with the Rural Ontario Municipal Association and others to look at long-term wildlife solutions. Safety Tips and Information – Coyotes in the Community
For helpful information on what to do to if you come in contact with a coyote and tips to protect your pets, property, and livestock, please click here. The City will be tracking the coyote sightings in our area to assist MNR and respond to our residents’ safety concern. If you spot a coyote in your community, contact the City’s call centre at 3-1-1 or e-mail
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Tuesday December 29th was a sad day for residents of the city of Ottawa. Constable Eric Czapnik was murdered as he was writing a report on an unrelated call at the Ottawa Hospital. Constable Czapnik was a 3 year member of the Police service and leaves behind a wife and 4 children. He was one of the more than 1300 police officers who serve our city each and every day, responding to an average of 365,000 calls for service each year. |
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WBCA staff and volunteers started working on the rinks shortly after the first major snowfall and temperature drop. We started by packing the snow to make it easier to flood. As for the ingredients to making great ice, there is no secret recipe. Just add water - and lots of it. Each of our outdoor rinks are 9000 square feet, and volunteers typically add a "puddle", an area off the rink surface where people or even younger kids can skate if there is a hockey game being played.
We are looking for additional staff and volunteers to help with flooding, supervision and ice maintenance. You can either signup online or email
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Paid positions are available at some rinks. Working the rinks can either be a great part time job, or a great way for teenagers to earn their required 40 hours of community service.
The WBCA manages the rinks at Larkin Park, Moloughney Park (Wessex), Weybridge, and Clark Fields. |
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