The city of Burlington said the coyote in question was identified by its “victims” and located with the help of Animal Services personnel.
The city, in a press release, said it used the “expertise of a certified wildlife control professional” to destroy the animal.
Halton police were also present to “ensure public safety and were ready to assist if needed,” the city noted.
In 2015, the Burlington City Council adopted a Coyote Response Strategy, which has guidelines for “coyote conflict prevention and management.”
“In the rare event that a coyote attacks a person, the city has a Council approved protocol that is currently being followed to prioritize and deal with the one coyote in question,” officials said.
The most recent coyote attack was reported in the city on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the city of Burlington, an 18-year-old woman was lying on the grass at the municipal observatory at the end of Market Street, south of Lakeshore Road, when she felt a tug on her hair.  The woman reportedly turned her head and saw a coyote, which then bit and scratched her leg as she stood up.  She received medical attention and was released.
The city said the other two recent unprovoked attacks happened during the day.
The first happened in the morning and involved an adult woman on the Centennial Multiuse Trail at Seneca Avenue when a coyote jumped out and bit her from behind.
The second incident involved a two-and-a-half-year-old boy who was reportedly sitting on a deck in his fenced yard, less than two kilometers east of the first attack.  The toddler was bitten on the back of the neck.
Both victims were treated at Joseph Brant Hospital and released.
“There was no food, small animals or any other activity to attract the coyote,” the city said in a statement.
“The attacks are not typical of coyotes and are the first reported attacks on humans in Burlington.”
People should note that coyotes are native to North America and live in both rural and urban areas, which are particularly attractive to them as mice, rats, and garbage are easily found in residential areas.
Feeding wildlife by hand or on the ground on private or public property is prohibited under the City of Burlington’s Lot Maintenance Ordinance and may be subject to a $300 fine.
Concerns about people feeding wildlife can be reported to Animal Control.  The agency can also assist residents by checking residents’ yards for attractive coyotes.
Anyone who sees a coyote is encouraged to notify the City of Burlington by submitting a report online or by calling 905-335-3030.