Bear Aware

• Conservation officers forced to euthanize young Kelowna bear

  B.C. conservation officers tranquillized and then euthanized a young bear in Kelowna on Tuesday afternoon after it kept visiting properties with garbage outside.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
  
• Big black bear found hibernating beneath Salmon Arm mobile home

  A black bear roused briefly from its winter slumber attracted a lot of attention this week from its neighbours, who are now waiting to see when he will make another appearance.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2023
  
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• Jasper National Park warns of grizzly bears wandering into townsite

  As summer weather draws people to camp and hike in the mountains, Jasper National Park is warning people to be aware of more bears wandering into the townsite.

  Environment

  May 28, 2022
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• Grace period over for Summerland, B.C. residents who leave garbage bins out

  On Thursday, bylaw officers put out signs in the key areas warning residents of active bears in area.

  Canada

  May 26, 2022
• Bears waking up from hibernation can bring trouble when garbage is involved, B.C. group says

  Reports of bear sightings in B.C. are already been coming in, with WildSafeBC saying that garbage is the most reported attractant involved in human-bear conflicts.

  Environment

  Mar 31, 2022
• ‘My heart started racing’: Bear sightings on the rise in Central Okanagan

  The BC Conservation officer service says in August, the Kelowna office received 129 reports of bears rummaging in garbage bins and jeopardizing public safety.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 14, 2021
• Bear watch underway in Central Okanagan parks as sightings increase: Regional district

  ‘As sightings and evidence of their presence rise, we post signs in affected parks identifying that bears may be active in the area.’

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2021
• Whistler trails closed due to grizzly bear activity

  Trail closures in Whistler to protect bear foraging habitat will remain in effect until Sept. 11.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2021
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• Okanagan residents urged to secure garbage due to hungry bears displaced by wildfires

  Bears are also fleeing the flames and searching out safer habitats in the Okanagan, prompting an increase in human-wildlife conflict.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2021
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• Coquitlam family snoozes through ‘bear and enter’ as pair of bruins break into car, garage

  The bears got into Sean McQuillan's vehicle, causing "bear-like damage," then got into the garage, where they got into the trash "and had the feast of 1,000 toddler leftovers."

  News

  Jun 12, 2021