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Man hurt in Faraday Township ATV crash

November 29, 2011
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Man hurt in Faraday Township ATV crash

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT — On the 25th of November 2011, the Bancroft OPP was dispatched to an ATV collision on Woodcox Road in Faraday Township. A 52 year old female of Faraday Township was transported to Quinte Healthcare North Hastings by a friend with minor injuries. No charges have been laid in relation to this collision. On the 24th of November 2011, the Bancroft OPP responded to a collision on Station Street in the Town of Bancroft. The collision involved two vehicles and was property damage only. A 34 year old ...

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Teen acting improv sessions offered in Coe Hill in 2012

November 28, 2011
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Teen acting improv sessions offered in Coe Hill in 2012

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Safe, tools, cash taken in Bancroft-area break-ins

November 15, 2011
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Safe, tools, cash taken in Bancroft-area break-ins

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...

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211 telephone info line comes to Hastings County

November 15, 2011
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211 telephone info line comes to Hastings County

United Way press release BELLEVILLE – On November 9th, 2011 United Way of Quinte celebrated the launch of 211 in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. 211, reached by calling 2-1-1 or online at www.211ontario.ca, is the helpline to find suitable community and social services. When you don’t know where to turn and are facing challenging circumstances, try 211. 211 helps people locate services such as home care for an elderly parent, utility or other financial assistance or job hunting services, to name a few. “This is good news for our community,” said Judi Gilbert,...

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Watch out for wildlife while driving on area highways and sideroads, OPP says

November 6, 2011
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Watch out for wildlife while driving on area highways and sideroads, OPP says

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...

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ATV stolen from home Faraday Township

November 1, 2011
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ATV stolen from home Faraday Township

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT– On Monday the 31st of October 2011, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of an ATV theft from a residence on Siddon Lake Place in Faraday Township. Sometime overnight a 1993 red Kawasaki ATV was stolen from the property. Anyone with information about this theft is encouraged to contact the Bancroft OPP at 613-332-2112 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477.

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Firearms taken from two Hastings Highlands homes

November 1, 2011
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Firearms taken from two Hastings Highlands homes

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – On Wednesday the 26th of October 2011, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the report of a break and enter on Maxwell Settlement Road in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. Sometime since Saturday the 22nd of October a residence was forcibly entered and three firearms were stolen. On Saturday the 29th of October 2011, the Bancroft OPP responded to the report of a break and enter on McGarry Road in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. Investigation revealed that sometime over the...

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OPP drug raid at home in Maple Leaf, man charged

October 27, 2011
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OPP drug raid at home in Maple Leaf, man charged

Ontario Provincial Police press release HASTINGS HIGHLANDS – On October 27th 2011 officers of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Drug Enforcement Unit – Project Longarm, Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit, Bancroft OPP, the OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Mudcat Rd. in Maple Leaf, north of Bancroft. An indoor marijuana grow operation was discovered and a quantity of processed marijuana was located and seized. The drugs had a street value of approximately. $11,000. A 43-year-old male from Hastings Highlands, has been...

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Two teens face break-in, theft and weapons charges after Bancroft incidents

October 27, 2011
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Two teens face break-in, theft and weapons charges after Bancroft incidents

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – In the early morning of Friday the 21st of October 2011, officers from the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a disturbance on Bridge Street East in the Town of Bancroft. Officers attended the location where they located three males and one female. Two of the adult males advised police that the male young person and adult female attempted to steal a vehicle at their residence. As a result of police investigation the male young person and adult female were...

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Second Tim Hortons open in Bancroft on Highway 28 south

October 20, 2011
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Second Tim Hortons open in Bancroft on Highway 28 south

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.  

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