Vernon among B.C.’s ‘deadliest communities’ for black bears
The data shows the number of black bears killed by conservation officers in the Vernon area last year was unusually high compared to previous years, and it seems the destructive wildfire season likely played a role.
The province has confirmed some bears were euthanized in the region in 2021 due to wildfires: either because they were injured or because they broke into evacuated homes where food was rotting.Still, Vernon’s general manager of public works said he was surprised by The Fur-Bearers data.“We were taken aback a little bit. This wasn’t information that was readily available to us,” said Chris Ovens.
Ovens said the proposed bylaw change would stipulate that waste not be put out the night before collection and “will also speak to the responsibility of residents and storing their waste collection carts and reducing the attractants related to that.” The proposed rule changes are expected to go before city council as early as August and could be in place this fall if they receive city council support.In response to Global News’ request to interview a conservation officer, the province said no one was available and sent a statement.
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