Police respond to number of nuisance bear calls

With bears coming out of hibernation, police are reminding people to be aware. 

In the past week, Timmins Police have responded to a number of nuisance bear calls in the outer perimeter of the city. 

"These calls are expected to increase in the short term before natural food sources become more plentiful," reads a Timmins police news release.

To help avoid attracting wild animals, residents are reminded to carefully store garbage until collection day and restrict using bird feeders. 

"It stands to reason that a bear sighting does not necessarily merit a police response but any circumstances where a person's safety is jeopardized by the presence of an aggressive or menacing bear, the Timmins Police should be called without delay," said police.

More tips on how to be Bear Wise are available here.