UPDATE: Town is working with Coyote Watch Canada and others to investigate reports of an especially aggressive animal in the Virgil area. The town is acknowledging there have been many coyote sightings in recent weeks, and some unusual and aggressive behaviour exhibited by at least one animal in the Virgil area. If anyone finds themselves in an emergency situation, … [Read more...] about Town investigating reports of aggressive coyote in Virgil area
Local teen bitten by coyote in sports park
Billy Pillitteri-Smith, 14, has grown up on a farm, and is accustomed to seeing coyotes. But he was surprised by how close one came to him and some friends at the Virgil Sports Park Monday evening. And even more surprised when the coyote, which he described as mostly white and about the size of a German shepherd, charged the group. The boys scattered when they saw it … [Read more...] about Local teen bitten by coyote in sports park
Auchterlonie on Astrology
To those of you who read Bill Auchterlonie's three-day version in print this week, you likely noticed an error in the editing. As Bill pointed out, we omitted one of the most important astrological events of the year. To our readers, and especially to Bill, we apologize! Welcome to Auchterlonie on Astrology, a look at the week of June 10 through June 16 including the solar … [Read more...] about Auchterlonie on Astrology
Couple looking for answers over denial of B&B licence
Owners of a Dorchester Street bed and breakfast are into the second season of struggling to understand why they have been denied their licence to operate. They are seeking answers, a monetary settlement through the court system, and have recently asked the Niagara Regional Police to investigate if criminal charges should be laid against the town. Jennifer Elliott and … [Read more...] about Couple looking for answers over denial of B&B licence
Hirji urges vaccinations, especially for younger groups
A little more than 40 per cent of those in two age groups, 12 to 17 and the 18 to 29 age group, have been vaccinated or made appointments, he says. When eligibility for those age groups first became available, there was a good uptake of those making appointments, but that number has plateaued. In the meantime, those in the older age groups who can now book their … [Read more...] about Hirji urges vaccinations, especially for younger groups