Richmond News reader Allisa Ritchie heard the coyotes calling out in her Steveston neighbourhood before dawn on Sunday.
Later that morning, Ritchie spotted this new sign, posted by the City of Richmond, at Homma elementary school field, close to Britannia Heritage Shipyards.
The sign aims to educate residents about the roaming creature, sightings of which are not unusual in Richmond, especially close to the city’s dike trails.
The News reached out the city, asking if it had received calls recently about coyote activity.
Spokesperson Clay Adams said they had received some calls about coyotes in the area, but the erection of the sign was purely coincidental.
“While there have been no encounter incidents reported, there is heightened interest and concerns from people given recent events in Stanley Park,” added Adams.
“Coyotes, while generally shy, are often found in urban areas and we encourage people to keep their distance and never, ever leave food or garbage for them.”
He said the new sign is one of several new wildlife signs being placed around the city.
