bears

• Bear seen in viral TikTok video approaching woman at B.C. bus stop has been put down

  The Conservation Officer Service confirmed Wednesday that it had received multiple reports of a 'food-conditioned black bear in Rebagliati Park and a nearby bus stop.'

  Environment

  Jul 13
  
• Bear attacks puppy, then bites and swats dog’s owner in Salmon Arm, B.C.

  "The man received medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries," conservation officers said in a release. "The puppy was taken to a veterinary clinic but did not survive."

  Education

  Jul 11
  
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• RCMP say brief lockdown at Canmore school prompted by grizzly bear

  A school in Canmore, Alta., was briefly put into lockdown mode on Friday because of a grizzly bear wandering nearby, according to the RCMP.

  Canada

  Jun 10
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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
• 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
• Wildlife biologists, Alberta Parks condemn photographer who disturbed bear den

  Alberta Parks officials are investigating after a video posted online shows a bear swatting at a person photographing the animal in its den.

  Canada

  Apr 27
• 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
• Assiniboine Park Zoo Celebrates International Polar Bear Day

  The Assiniboine Park Zoo has planned activities to mark International Polar Bear Day and raise awareness about the role zoos play in the protection of the species.

  Environment

  Feb 27
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• 12 bears killed on Vancouver Island’s Pacific coast this year amid surge in conflicts

  Since April, there have been 337 calls about bear encounters in the Tofino-Ucluelet area, a 400-per cent increase over last year.

  Environment

  Oct 28, 2021
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• Wildlife expert warns Canmore residents of bear danger, suggests removing fruit trees

  More bears than usual are coming into town after the summer heat waves killed a significant part of the wild berry crop. Experts warn the bears are just coming for the food.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2021