From the city who said the beavers were being relocated when they were actually being killed, we learn the the “Stay” reported during the weekend didn’t mean the beavers would stay alive. The trapper never removed the beaver traps. So while residents protested and council members stood with them shouting and waving signs one beaver was already killed. Was it mom? Was a new kit? Was it the breeding male? The death happened sometime last week before the mayor talked to the press, but the trapper, couldn’t get out until later in the week.
(He has such a busy schedule. All these beavers won’t kill themselves, you know.)
Last night I read the city flood report and the risk assessment from the experts. Honestly it gave me complete PTSD. I was so upset with the flashbacks of PWA that I could hardly think straight. I sent it to Skip and Mike and Sharon to see if they might be able to help. The last chance meeting will be wednesday night, but unless they get a busload of 2nd graders and a roomful of parents I honestly think their odds are slim. I was hopeful when I read about 50 people at the protest including two council members, but knowing that one beaver was already dead when that happened doesn’t bode well for the others. This from a city that has been willing to have its lies reported internationally TWICE is a poor prediction of success. There are things the protest needs besides signs. Where are the pictures of the beavers? Where’s a discussion of the new babies? Where’s the emphasis on the close knit family? Where’s the count of remaining beavers?
Write the mayor and council. Join the facebook group. Any city that lies this blatantly about beavers is going to lie about zoning laws, about taxes, about police protection. Oshawa residents pay attention! Because your mayors beaver deceit and willingness to completely ignore the will of the people is this…
