US EditionBears drawn to homeless encampment near Parksville create safety concern
- Bears have been frequently spotted at a homeless camp located close to Chattel Road by the Parksville weigh station, raising safety concerns among local residents as of May 2025.
- The encampment has existed for over two years and attracts bears due to garbage and other attractants, leading to resident complaints to multiple authorities.
- The transportation authority responsible for the site oversees its monitoring, while a collaborative team comprising RDN bylaw officers, RCMP, and social service organizations actively engages with residents to address safety concerns.
- Residents report bears rooting through garbage near a children's bus stop about 100 meters away, with calls for 'No overnight camping' signs and barriers to prevent further use of the area.
- The situation remains unresolved with wildfire risks and multi-jurisdictional challenges, prompting calls for coordinated government action to protect both community safety and wildlife.
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Bears at homeless encampment near Parksville worry neighbours
Some new video at a homeless encampment is highlighting a concern that neighbours near Parksville have had for quite some time. The longstanding encampment has had neighbours worried about a potential wildfire but now bears are showing up, appearing to eat at it. Neighbours are worried it could endanger everyone in the community, including those living at the camp. Watch the full report below: Loading the player... The videos and pictures docum…
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