Effective immediately, anyone caught feeding wildlife in Kitchener could wind up with a hefty fine.
A new bylaw banning the feeding of wild animals anywhere in the city was approved by city councillors Monday night.
It came about as a result of concerns about wild animals moving into the city in greater numbers than in the past.
The maximum fine for anyone caught doing so is $5,000.
The bylaw does make an exception for bird feed, and another for feral cats.
Like all bylaws, it will be enforced on a complaint basis.
With reporting by Alexandra Pinto
