Parks Canada Dispatch News Today

Canines prohibited from Combers Beach between Tofino and Ucluelet

Canines prohibited from Combers Beach between Tofino and Ucluelet

Jasper National Park has confirmed that the first black bear sighting occurred Tuesday, April 2 in the area between Old Fort Point and Jasper Park.

Warmer temperatures is a sure sign of the seasonal shift to springtime – same goes with a recent bear sighting at Jasper National Park.

Parks Canada encouraging everyone who sees human entrance into closure areas to record the activity (if it is safe) and call the information in to Parks Canada Dispatch at 780-852-6155.

Parks Canada encouraging everyone who sees human entrance into closure areas to record the activity (if it is safe) and call the information in to Parks Canada Dispatch at 780-852-6155.

Parks Canada encouraging everyone who sees human entrance into closure areas to record the activity (if it is safe) and call the information in to Parks Canada Dispatch at 780-852-6155.

Parks Canada encouraging everyone who sees human entrance into closure areas to record the activity (if it is safe) and call the information in to Parks Canada Dispatch at 780-852-6155.

Bear sightings in the Jasper townsite have risen nearly 300 per cent since 2021, Parks Canada officials announced this week, creating a large safety issue for residents and visitors.

The victim was on national forestland with her husband and dog when the bear emerged from thick brush and attacked her. Her husband deployed bear spray and the bear moved away from the victim.