black bear(File photo) An advisory for residents in the Airport Hill area.

Callers reporting a bear and a bear cub were spotted this morning (Wednesday) in the Surrey and Wallace Heights area.

City police have previously said for non-emergencies, residents should contact the Bear Wise line.

They also say only call 911 if a bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety.

That can include a bear that:
– enters a school yard when school is in session;
– enters or tries to enter a residence;
– wanders into a public gathering;
– kills livestock/pets and lingers at the site; or
– stalks people and lingers at the site.

For non-emergencies, contact the Bear Wise line at 1-866-514-2327.
– roaming around, checking garbage cans;
– breaking into a shed where garbage or food is stored;
– in a tree;
– pulling down a bird feeder or knocking over a barbecue;
– moving through a backyard or field but is not lingering.