’PERFECT RAT STORM’: Toronto, Ottawa seek ways to fight increasingly visible rodents Posted on July 16, 2024 by Connor Johnson Toronto Sun July 10, 2024 Efforts are underway to combat growing rat populations in two of Ontario’s largest cities, as the rodents that typically lurk underground become more visible thanks to a combination of construction and climate change. In Toronto, the municipality’s infrastructure committee recently adopted a motion asking city council to direct staff to craft an “action plan” to reduce rats in the city. The motion, put forward by Coun. Alejandra Bravo and Deputy Mayor Amber Morley, is a response to residents’ concerns about a rise in visible rats in local neighbourhoods, Bravo said. Read Article
