Pentictonites Urged to Be Bear-Aware This Spring

Pentictonites urged to be bear-aware this spring

It's bear season, and nature is already knocking on Penticton's door. The City of Penticton says reports have already come in about bears getting into garbage bins, particularly in the Wiltse and Sendero neighbourhoods. They send out a PSA Monday reminding local to be smart with their garbage, so as...

City of Penticton warning residents to be bear-aware after sightings in Sendero and Wiltse

The City of Penticton has issued a warning and reminder to residents to keep their neighbourhoods safe by not putting out garbage that will attract bears. Bear activity was recently reported in the Sendero and Wiltse neighbourhoods, which interface with the forests and hills above the city. The bears have been reported to have already gotten into garbage bins, and the City issued the reminder to residents to keep their cans inside until the morn…