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Bear spotted near Saanich’s Colquitz and McKenzie schools

SD61 warns parents to pick up kids
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A bear has been spotted near Saanich’s Colquitz Middle and McKenzie Elementary schools. (File photo)

Greater Victoria School District SD61 has placed a ‘Hold & Secure’ on Colquitz Middle and McKenzie Elementary schools after a reported bear sighting in the Saanich neighborhood.

“Parents and guardians are asked to please pick their students up at the school,” says the school district in a tweet.

SD61 says school staff will remain on site until all students are safely dismissed.

We will update you with more information as it comes.

aaron.guillen@goldstreamgazette.com


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