Students and staff at five schools in Kanata were told to shelter in place Tuesday afternoon after a black bear was spotted in the area. ottnews
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board spokesperson Darcy Knoll said five schools were told to shelter in place until early afternoon.
"All students and staff were kept inside for school activities and recesses during this time. Based on the advice of police, the Shelter in Place was lifted for schools after 1:30 p.m.," Knoll said.There have been several bear sightings in west Ottawa this spring, including two others this month in Sittsville and Kanata. There was also a bear spotted in Kanata that was killed by police in April. Another bear spotted in west Ottawa in May was safely tranquilized and relocated.
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