The Coquitlam RCMP, in collaboration with the BC Conservation Officer Service (BC COS), is urging residents to refrain from feeding bears after an injured bear was humanely put down on Thursday. The bear, which had been fed by local residents for several days, was found in the area of Kingston St and Galloway Ave.Officers arrived to find a large crowd gathered around the bear, which had been given watermelon by onlookers. According to the BC COS, the bear had a history of conflict behavior, including entering garages in search of food. Due to the potential risk it posed to public safety, the decision was made not to relocate or rehabilitate the animal."Feeding bears is a dangerous activity that puts public safety at risk," said Danielle Bell of the BC Conservation Officer Service. "We ask the public to never feed or approach bears and take steps to help prevent bear conflicts. Don’t give bears an opportunity to access garbage and other non-natural food, and help keep the community, and the bears, safe."As of June, individuals caught feeding dangerous wildlife, including bears, cougars, coyotes, and wolves, can face fines of up to $575 under the BC Wildlife Act. Although residents in the area were warned about their actions, no fines were issued because the individuals responsible could not be identified.Coquitlam RCMP and BC COS are reminding the public to stay Bear Aware and take precautions to avoid human-wildlife conflicts. Key tips include securing garbage indoors or in a shed, only putting it out on collection day, and never approaching or feeding wild animals. Residents are also encouraged to report any bear conflicts or aggressive behavior to the 24-hour Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1-877-952-7277..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Coquitlam RCMP, in collaboration with the BC Conservation Officer Service (BC COS), is urging residents to refrain from feeding bears after an injured bear was humanely put down on Thursday. The bear, which had been fed by local residents for several days, was found in the area of Kingston St and Galloway Ave.Officers arrived to find a large crowd gathered around the bear, which had been given watermelon by onlookers. According to the BC COS, the bear had a history of conflict behavior, including entering garages in search of food. Due to the potential risk it posed to public safety, the decision was made not to relocate or rehabilitate the animal."Feeding bears is a dangerous activity that puts public safety at risk," said Danielle Bell of the BC Conservation Officer Service. "We ask the public to never feed or approach bears and take steps to help prevent bear conflicts. Don’t give bears an opportunity to access garbage and other non-natural food, and help keep the community, and the bears, safe."As of June, individuals caught feeding dangerous wildlife, including bears, cougars, coyotes, and wolves, can face fines of up to $575 under the BC Wildlife Act. Although residents in the area were warned about their actions, no fines were issued because the individuals responsible could not be identified.Coquitlam RCMP and BC COS are reminding the public to stay Bear Aware and take precautions to avoid human-wildlife conflicts. Key tips include securing garbage indoors or in a shed, only putting it out on collection day, and never approaching or feeding wild animals. Residents are also encouraged to report any bear conflicts or aggressive behavior to the 24-hour Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1-877-952-7277..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
