BANCROFT – During the week of January 02nd – January 08th 2012, the Bancroft OPP responded to seven car/deer collisions in the Bancroft detachment area. The collisions occurred on South Baptiste Lake Road in Hastings Highlands, Highway 118 in Highlands East, Highway 62 in Limerick Township, Highway 28 in Highlands East and Highway 28 in the Town of Bancroft. All the collisions were property damage only. The Bancroft OPP wish to remind residents travelling in the area to be cautious of wildlife on and near the roads in the area. You can prevent wildlife...
Source: Ontario Government press release TORONTO — Energy conservation is an important part of Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan, which has set a goal of reducing energy consumption by 7,100 MW by the year 2030. That is the equivalent of taking over 2.4 million homes off the grid. Ontario families can help manage their energy use this winter by following some simple conservation tips: 1. Install a programmable thermostat: When properly set, a thermostat can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 10 per cent. Set your thermostat to 20°C when you’re at home...
Source: Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – On Wednesday the 09th of November 2011, the Bancroft OPP received the report of a break, enter and theft to a residence on Bridge Street West in the Town of Bancroft. Sometime during the previous two weeks, the residence was entered and cash was stolen. On Thursday the 10th of November 2011: - report of a break and enter to a residence on Cope Lake Road in the Municipality of Highlands East. No property has been reported stolen. - a break and enter on Highway 28...
Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH COUNTY – Motorists are reminded that when traveling on any of the County’s highways and roadways during early morning and early evening hours that deer, bear and moose may also be traveling on or across those roads. Drivers should always expect the unexpected and not allow radios, fatigue, conversations or cell phones to distract their attention. When driving keep your eyes moving and ensure you check the roadway ahead and ditches on either side as you travel. Be prepared to act because domestic and wild animals may be...
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources press release PETERBOROUGH – Two Newmarket anglers have been fined a total of $3,000 for possessing too many fish. Sokhon Kim and Channy Kim each pleaded guilty to possessing more than their legal limit of bass and were each fined $1,500. The court heard that on September 10, 2011, a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer on patrol checked the couple as they were loading their vehicle. Further inspection revealed that they had 23 smallmouth bass in their possession. Sokhon Kim produced a sport fishing licence and Channy Kim...
PETERBOROUGH – Over a period of about three months, 30-year-old Scott King forged 25 personal cheques as he stole more than $21,000 from a Coe Hill physician and his wife, The Peterborough Examiner reports. King pleaded guilty Tuesday in Ontario Court of Justice to fraud, uttering forged documents, two counts of failing to attend court and an unrelated theft from a grocery store. King was working for his stepfather in August 2010 who was contracted to do repairs at the Coe Hill office of Dr. Rob Kamermans. While on the job, King stole Kamermans’...
COE HILL – Santa Claus is coming to town Dec. 17, 2011. The annual Coe Hill Santa Claus Parade is set to start at 12:30 p.m. and head through town. Organizer Rhonda Packard says anyone who wants to be part of the parade can check in at the Wollaston Township office for information or call 613-337-5731. Or just show up and join in the parade just before it starts.
BANCROFT – A second Tim Hortons restaurant opened Oct. 20, 2011 in Bancroft. The new outlet is along Highway 28 South, near the Bancroft hospital and the Ontario Provincial Police station. It includes a Cold Stone Creamery, serving ice cream and frozen treats. Bancroft’s other Tim Hortons, on Hastings Street North, has the same owner and regularly helps local charities like Highlands Animal Rescue Team – HART.
COE HILL – Darlene Armitage has hung up her oven mitts. Sat., Oct. 8, 2011 at 4 p.m., she officially closed her bakery in Coe Hill. She took her sign down and sat down to relax under the shade of a tree. Locals and cottagers alike are going to miss her mouth-watering pies and baking Armitage reduced her hours this summer and fall to Friday and Saturdays only, after years of baking daily. Now, it’s time to officially retire her pie pans, she says. She has no particular plans for retirement, aside from spending...
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