Black Bears
Conservation officers report huge spike in Lower Mainland bear sightings
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The service has received 3,200 bear sightings so far this year, while it got just 4,500 for the entire season in 2018. Continue reading
Canmore diners shocked by bear walking into restaurant
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
People eating at a Canmore restaurant Sunday evening were shocked to see a black bear wander in the doors. Continue reading
Two ‘aggressive’ black bears killed in North Vancouver over Canada Day weekend
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Conservation Officer Lonnie Schoenthal said no matter how many times he tried to scare it away from people, the bear was not afraid Continue reading
Parks Canada warns visitor behaviour is changing bear habits
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
Parks Canada is warning the public about the dangers of bears and cougars at a nearby national park – and hoping visitors can help keep themselves and the wildlife, safe. Continue reading
Fish and wildlife officers put down habituated bear in Canmore area
By Joel Senick Anchor and reporter
A black bear that had become habituated in a Canmore neighbourhood was recently put down by fish and wildlife officers, according to a provincial government official. Continue reading
Grizzlies, black and polar bears found together for 1st time
Polar bears, black bears, and grizzlies have been found together for the first time during a University of Saskatchewan research project in northern Manitoba. Continue reading
Pair of black bear cubs sleeping on pole mystifies Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Hydro dealt with a pair of sleepy black bear cubs who decided to nap on a transmission pole Wednesday. Continue reading
$1000 reward offered to find person responsible for killing black bear family in B.C.
“Mother bears are so protective of their cubs, they’re a really strong family unit — these babies never had a chance.” Continue reading
Bear warning in effect for Kananaskis after multiple animals spotted
Alberta Parks reminded people to be aware of their surroundings, keep pets leashed, keep an eye out for bears and know how to use bear spray. Continue reading
Rehab centre concerned for Alberta black bear cubs as release date looms
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
For months, a wildlife sanctuary in Cochrane has been helping rehabilitate two orphaned bear cubs. The rehab facility believes they’re not ready to leave but provincial officials are discussing having them released next month. Continue reading