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Apsley snowmobile crash injures Scarborough man

December 30, 2011
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Apsley snowmobile crash injures Scarborough man

Ontario Provincial Police press release NORTH KAWARTHA, Twp.  – Provincial Police are investigating a collision on McCoy Road south of County Road 504, east of Apsley on Wednesday December 28, 2011. The injured male, a 55 Scarborough man, was operating a 1997 Polaris Indy snow machine, traveling south on McCoy Road. He had just crested a rise on the roadway when he was forced to swerve to the right to avoid a Toyota Tacoma pick-up stopped on the road in front of him. The rider fell off his sled prior to impact and slid...

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ATV stolen from house in Highlands East

December 5, 2011
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ATV stolen from house in Highlands East

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT– On Friday the 02nd of December 2011, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received the report of an ATV theft from a residence on Loop Road in the Municipality of Highlands East. Sometime since the 25th of November 2011, a green and black Arctic Cat ATV was stolen. 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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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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Kids invited to ride float in Coe Hill Santa Claus parade

November 15, 2011
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Kids invited to ride float in Coe Hill Santa Claus parade

COE HILL — The Coe Hills Girls are looking for children to sing in the annual village Santa Claus parade Dec. 17, 2011. Janet and Aimee say they are “going to be in the Christmas Parade this year and we would like to get some children to join us on the float to sing and throw out candy.” Anyone who is interested can post a message on the Coe Hill Girls Facebook page or email: jdw@jdwhitewaymusic.com. “We would probably want to get together with the kids on Dec. 3rd to teach them the song...

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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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OPP plan Thanksgiving weekend traffic safety blitz, chief superintendent says

October 6, 2011
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OPP plan Thanksgiving weekend traffic safety blitz, chief superintendent says

Ontario Provincial Police press release FROM THE DESK OF: CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT BRAD BLAIR, REGIONAL COMMANDER, CENTRAL REGION ORILLIA – This coming weekend, many people will travel into the heart of Central Region to celebrate the official end to what has been a busy Summer and early Fall as they gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. For some, it will mark the final visit to the cottage and it’s closing for yet another year. Cherished memories of family gatherings and lazy days by the lake will soon be replaced by the relentless snowstorms that blanket our area...

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Police looking for hit-and-run truck after Detlor Road crash

September 20, 2011
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Police looking for hit-and-run truck after Detlor Road crash

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – On Saturday the 10th of September 2011 at approximately 9:30p.m., the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a motor vehicle collision on Detlor Road in the Town of Bancroft. Investigation revealed that a Nissan pickup truck was travelling south on Detlor Road and a large dual wheel truck with an attached dual wheel trailer with a load of wood was following it. The Nissan truck slowed for deer crossing on the road and was struck from behind by the dual...

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Two crashes near Bancroft seriously injure three people

September 19, 2011
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Two crashes near Bancroft seriously injure three people

BANCROFT– At approximately 8:10 a.m. on Thursday the 15th of September 2011, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and ambulance services responded to a motor vehicle collision on Kennedy Road in Carlow-Mayo Township. Investigation revealed that a Dodge mini-van was travelling east on Kennedy Road when it entered the ditch, struck a tree and rolled. The driver was ejected and trapped under the van. The male driver, 44 year old Robert Carter of Carlow-Mayo Township was transported to Quinte Healthcare North Hastings with major injuries. Mr. Carter was later air lifted...

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Stolen van crashes in Havelock, OPP arrest 2 men

September 1, 2011
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Stolen van crashes in Havelock, OPP arrest 2 men

Ontario Provincial Police press release HAVELOCK – On Wednesday August 31, 2011 at approximately 7:20 A.M. Provincial Police, Havelock Belmont Methuen Fire Department and Peterborough County Ambulance responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 7 near County Road 50, east of the Village of Havelock. A red Ford F150 pick-up had been travelling west on Highway 7 when it collided with a westbound International Dump truck, destroying the pick-up’s front end. The driver of the pick-up immediately fled the scene on foot into the brush. A computer check of the F150 revealed that...

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Apsley woman hurt in Highway 28 crash south of Bancroft

August 30, 2011
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Apsley woman hurt in Highway 28 crash south of Bancroft

BANCROFT – On Friday the 26th of August 2011, the Bancroft OPP and ambulance services were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 28 south in Faraday Township. Investigation revealed that a female driver lost control of her vehicle, entered the ditch and rolled. The driver, Sandra McQuat, 57, of Apsley, Ontario was transported to Quinte Healthcare North Hastings with minor injuries. No charges have been laid in relation to the collision. COLLISION ON HASTINGS STREET NORTH On Monday the 29th of August 2011, the Bancroft OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision...

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