If a bear does see you remain calm, give it space, back away but don’t run, speak calmly and firmly, and avoid direct eye contact.
As summer comes to a close, many people will be spending more time in the outdoors and with that, comes a warning from Government to avoid encounters with black bears. To avoid attracting bears to residential areas, campsites and work sites, ensure the proper storage and disposal of garbage. In residential areas, do not place garbage in outside containers until the designated collection day. The public is also reminded to never feed wildlife, as it creates a public safety hazard and may lead to the destruction of the animal. Under no circumstances should a black bear be approached. If a bear does see you remain calm, give it space, back away but don’t run, speak calmly and firmly, and avoid direct eye contact. Black bear sightings can be reported to Forestry and Wildlife offices located throughout the province.
August 1st will from now on be known as "Corner Brook Day" but it's not a civic holiday
In less than a day last week, RCMP NL caught five drivers for dangerous driving behaviours
It's "Gord Hamlyn Day" at Fox's in Curling and all money from ice cream sales goes to the Toy Drive
Government has increased the one-time fertility subsidy by $9,000
Government is reviewing plans for harvesting from Deer Lake to Cat Arm and the whole Baie Verte Peninsula
