Bear cub sighting at Vincent Massey Public School

The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority reports a black bear cub was spotted at Vincent Massey School last night (Tuesday) and again before 8 am today.

Officials say a sign has been posted at the Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area trailhead, advising trail users of the bear sighting, and will remain there for 72 hours.

They also say bear sightings are normal for this time of year as they prepare for their winter hibernation.

For more information on bears, bear encounters, and how to deal with an encounter with a bear, visit:

Ministry of Natural Resources Bearwise website. https://www.ontario.ca/page/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise

Living Smart with Bears – Wildsmart  http://www.wildsmart.ca/bearsmart.htm

If you see a bear in an NBMCA Conservation Area, please advise NBMCA at 705 474-5420. In a life threatening emergency, please call 911.