[Northern Light]

I am not a coyote expert but did learn more about them and this particular situation in this submission made to Council https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ec/comm/communicationfile-187956.pdf

Lots of their material is good.

Nothing new to me; but lots there for many.

However, their actual suggested response is considerably more expensive and time consuming, and I think unlikely to be particularly effective.

I understand and sympathize with their take.

The problem here is the fault of dumb humans.

Yes, it may recur if there is no behavior change or habitat adjustment.

That said, I'll stand by my recommendation as the most likely to deliver the desired outcome, in the shortest time, at the lowest cost.

 

[evandyk]

So, if it was dozens then it would be worth retraining?

I'm not sure what the breaking point is, but if they became as numerous as raccoons or squirrels, you're gonna have to learn to live with them. But if there's only four, just get rid of them.

 

[DSCToronto]

This Toronto ‘pirate’ finally earned a legit spot for his waterfront kayak business. Then the local councillor stepped in

An investigation by the Star uncovered a behind-the-scenes battle that derailed a competition to award kayak rental locations along the Toronto’s waterfront.

www.thestar.com

 

[evandyk]

That article makes everybody who works for the city look like a bunch of clowns, and Brad Bradford like a real jackass.

 

[Northern Light]

That article makes everybody who works for the city look like a bunch of clowns, and Brad Bradford like a real jackass.

Not everyone who works for the City; everyone who works for Parks and Rec. who touched this file.

And yes, that's about right.

 

[evandyk]

There were comms and procurement people too! But it seems everybody involved seems to think it's just fine to jerk around people who want to run small businesses and make the city better, then lie and stonewall about it when asked questions.

 

[Towered]

There were comms and procurement people too! But it seems everybody involved seems to think it's just fine to jerk around people who want to run small businesses and make the city better, then lie and stonewall about it when asked questions.

What do they care? They're cozily entrenched in an unaccountable bureaucracy.

 

[Jonny5]

Almost half of Toronto’s winter sidewalk clearing equipment not operational during February snowfall​

the report has revealed that of the 59 pieces of sidewalk clearing equipment owned and operated by Transportation Services, only 34 were operational on Feb. 8, the first day of snow, 36 pieces on Feb. 12 and 26 on Feb. 15.

Almost half of Toronto's winter sidewalk clearing equipment not operational during February snowfall

A new report from the City of Toronto found that almost half of the City's winter sidewalk clearing equipment was not operational during the snowstorms in February that buried Torontonians under 50 centimetres of snow.

toronto.citynews.ca

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

Almost half of Toronto's winter sidewalk clearing equipment not operational during February snowfall

A new report from the City of Toronto found that almost half of the City's winter sidewalk clearing equipment was not operational during the snowstorms in February that buried Torontonians under 50 centimetres of snow.

toronto.citynews.ca

Lowest bidder result?

 

[Northern Light]

The Universal Student Food Program expansion was before Council today..........it was approved..........but with an amendment from the Mayor, who is very much this program's champion.

She added an extra 5M to this year's budget paid for with under spending from last year's budget...... in order to add more schools.

Of Course, Cllr Holday was opposed. LOL

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

The Universal Student Food Program expansion was before Council today..........it was approved..........but with an amendment from the Mayor, who is very much this program's champion.

She added an extra 5M to this year's budget paid for with under spending from last year's budget...... in order to add more schools.

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Of Course, Cllr Holday was opposed. LOL

Please not processing food products, like hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, soft drinks, etc.. Have locally grown foods. Choice of meats or plant-based alternatives, apples, trail mixes, eggs, milk or plant-based alternatives, fruit juices, etc.. Look to Europe or Asia for examples, not USA.

 

[Northern Light]

Please not processing food products, like hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, soft drinks, etc.. Have locally grown foods. Choice of meats or plant-based alternatives, apples, trail mixes, eggs, milk or plant-based alternatives, fruit juices, etc.. Look to Europe or Asia for examples, not USA.

The program has existed for a long time now Walter.

The standards aren't changing.

They can be found here:

Nutrition Guidelines

French The Student Nutrition Program Nutrition Guidelines are established by the province. These provincial guidelines align with Canada’s Food Guide 2019. To ensure that students have access to nutritious food during the school day, plan a menu cycle that offers a variety of healthy food...

www.toronto.ca

 

[Monarch Butterfly]

The program has existed for a long time now Walter.

The standards aren't changing.

They can be found here:

Nutrition Guidelines

French The Student Nutrition Program Nutrition Guidelines are established by the province. These provincial guidelines align with Canada’s Food Guide 2019. To ensure that students have access to nutritious food during the school day, plan a menu cycle that offers a variety of healthy food...

www.toronto.ca

True, but I would expect some fiscal conservative councillors will be looking at how to "save" money by procuring the "cheapest" food available.

 

[EBT]

I have never been a fan of Olivia Chow, but I saw her appearance on Friday on the set of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" in New York where she discussed the impact of Trumps tariffs, and I thought she did a GREAT job of not only representing Toronto but also representing Canada. Very impactful.

 

[Admiral Beez]

While there are other factors, the biggest is the terrible snow removal contracts the City signed in 2021 under then Mayor Tory, which run through 2029.

Will that be today and tonight's excuse?