On June 15, 2016 at approximately 9:56 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a black bear sighting in the area of Miller Street and Pearson Street, Meaford, in the Municipality of Meaford. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) was notified.
This incident is a good opportunity to remind people to be "Bear Wise". Most bear problems can be avertedby removing or controlling things known to attract bears like bird/ pet food, garbage and smells like grease and food residue on barbeques.
To report bear sightings contact the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Bear Hot Line at 1-866-514-2327.
In a life-threatening situation call 9.1.1.
