Manda Aufochs Gillespie/ Folk u Fridays - Bear sighting have been on the rise in BC over the last couple of years, more than doubling in many communities. BC is bear country. And Cortes is no exception. Bears have regularly swam over to feed on the fruits of abandoned orchards and spend some time on the island. What we can learn about coexisting with bears on Cortes Island an interview with Sabina Mense Leader.