Bear sighting in Dartmouth Commons, Nova Scotia prompts public avoidance, school lockdown, and wildlife officials' intervention.

A bear was spotted in Dartmouth Commons, Nova Scotia, prompting police to advise the public to avoid the area. Nearby Dartmouth High and Bicentennial schools were placed under a "hold-and-secure" protocol, while learning continued. Wildlife officials from the Department of Natural Resources are working to safely remove the bear, which was seen in a tree. The situation remains under monitoring, with updates expected once it's deemed safe.