A new seasonal dog ban designed to protect migrating shorebirds on a popular beach near Tofino, B.C., is being heralded a success by the federal government.
Parks Canada introduced the new, five-month dog ban on Combers Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in April, saying that migratory birds needed a place to rest in between trips from the Arctic to as far as South America.
Parks Canada adds that an outright ban on dogs at the beach was an important step, since fewer pet owners are keeping their dogs on leash this year compared to 2021. "Off-leash dogs negatively impact wildlife," said Parks Canada spokesperson Nancy Hildebrand in a statement Wednesday. According to Parks Canada, fines for having an off-leash dog in a leash area start at $58 for a first offence, while repeated offences can lead to fines of up to $25,000 and mandatory court appearances.
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