Bear sighting in North Bay

The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority says a black bear cub has been spotted at the Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area.

In a release, the authority says be bearwise if you are hiking or biking in this area.

A sign has been posted at the trailhead and will remain there until Sunday morning advising of the bear sighting.

The authority says for a list on being bearwise go to the Ministry of Natural Resources web site.

And if you see a bear contact the authority and in a life threatening situation call 911.