NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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This month, Timmins Police officers have responded to several calls involving bears in residential neighborhoods.
This follows the month of August, when no bear calls were received by police.
The majority of bear calls received of late were the result of attractants being left out by homeowners.
During the early morning hours of Monday, September 15, police received a bear-related call in the Schumacher area, as well as the area of Brousseau Avenue and McLean Drive In both of these incidents, the bears were attracted to these neighborhoods as a result of garbage left at the curb overnight.
The Timmins Police Service would like to remind residents about the importance of cleaning all barbecues, removing attractants such as bird feeders and fallen fruit, and placing garbage at the curb the morning of collection, as opposed to the night before.
With the fall season upon us, these animals are looking to consume more calories as they prepare for hibernation.
Please help to minimize encounters between bears and humans by following the tips outlined above.
Residents are encouraged to call 9-1-1 if a bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety.
For non-emergencies, residents may call the Bear Reporting hotline at 1-866-514-2327 (May to November).
For more information visit www.ontario.ca/ministry-natural-resources-forestry.
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