Bear Sightings
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After ‘wild’ winter, Ontario’s black bears are already waking up from hibernationWildlife experts, the government and police are all urging people to keep food away from bears as they emerge from hibernation early in the province amidst a mild winter.CanadaMar 2
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WildSafeBC winding down program in Central Okanagan for yearWildSafeBC’s goal is to prevent conflict with wildlife through education, collaboration, and community solutions.CanadaNov 24, 2022
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Bear sightings in West Kelowna up dramatically for 2021, says WildSafeBCWildSafeBC says there were 412 black bear sightings on the Westside last year, up from 231 sightings the year prior.CanadaMar 12, 2022
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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.’CanadaSep 11, 2021
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Call for more bear education in Whistler as community gears up for return of touristsThe resort municipality says it hasn't noticed an uptick in bear encounters, but some locals feel differently, saying the COVID pandemic has led the animals to roam closer to town.EnvironmentJun 19, 2021
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Okanagan residents warned to be aware as bear sightings predicted to increase"We aren't going to change bears behaviour, they will always look for food."Sep 4, 2020
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Fewer bear sightings expected for rest of summer: Saskatchewan conservation officerBears have likely been getting closer to people this summer because berry crops are late this year and they are trying to find other food.CanadaJul 15, 2020
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WildSafeBC reporting high levels of bear activity from West Kelowna to PeachlandA wildlife organization says there’s been a spike in bear activity on the west side of Okanagan Lake.EnvironmentJun 11, 2020
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City of West Kelowna tweets out warnings of black bear and cub sightingsWildSafeBC says British Columbia has one of the highest populations of black bears in the world.EnvironmentMay 2, 2020
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West Kelowna: Bear warning signs posted on Mount Boucherie trailsThe City of West Kelowna says signs have been posted at trail accesses, and will remain in place until the bear moves on.Jul 12, 2019
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