The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority say they received a report of a black bear sighting around 8:50 this morning.

The location of the sighting was near Ski Club Road, between Bolton and McKee Drive heading towards the Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area.

A sign has been erected at the trailhead and will remain there for 72 hours advising those using the trails of the bear sighting and that will be until Monday morning.

Officials point out bear sightings are normal for this time of year as tree nuts are available and bears begin foraging in preparation for their winter hibernation.

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