'Don't have the headphones on': Safety urged as B.C. bears emerge from hibernation

Muzammil Hussain April 09, 2025

A black bear is eating vegetation at the side of the road, with greenery protruding from its mouth. Trees are in the background.

Officials are urging residents to be alert and secure their garbage bins as B.C.'s bears wake up from their winter hibernation over the coming weeks.

Officials are urging residents to be alert and secure their garbage bins as B.C.'s bears wake up from their winter hibernation over the coming weeks. A black bear is eating vegetation at the side of the road, with greenery protruding from its mouth. Trees are in the background.

Officials are urging residents to be alert and secure their garbage bins as B.C.'s bears wake up from their winter hibernation over the coming weeks.

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