We asked Gates Wildlife Control to share how raccoons have adapted to urban life in Toronto, and what this means for the future of wildlife management in cities.

Instead: "Store [it] in a wildlife-proof container with a secure, tight-fitting, or lockable lid, and keep the bin in a garage or shed," says Brad Gates, owner and president of Gates Wildlife Control.

Toronto city councillors passed a motion on Wednesday asking city staff to look into a business model for a wildlife response team, amid a growing number of animal incidents including dangerous dog ...

Instead: "Store [it] in a wildlife-proof container with a secure, tight-fitting, or lockable lid, and keep the bin in a garage or shed," says Brad Gates, owner and president of Gates Wildlife Control.

Toronto city councillors unanimously passed a motion on Wednesday requesting city staff to propose a model for a wildlife response team, following concerns raised by staff and residents.

Instead: "Store [it] in a wildlife-proof container with a secure, tight-fitting, or lockable lid, and keep the bin in a garage or shed," says Brad Gates, owner and president of Gates Wildlife Control.