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Maple syrup buckets damaged in Bancroft

April 3, 2012
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Maple syrup buckets damaged in Bancroft

BANCROFT – On Saturday the 31st of March 2012, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of a mischief on Old Snow Road in the Town of Bancroft. Several maple syrup buckets were damaged in the area. Anyone with information about this mischief is encouraged to contact the Bancroft OPP at 613-332-2112 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477.

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Be wary of melting ice and fast flowing water: OPP

March 8, 2012
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Be wary of melting ice and fast flowing water: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH COUNTY– With the current streak of warm weather across Central Ontario and temperatures forecast in the double digits next week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising all residents to be aware of hazardous ice surfaces and open water. As spring rapidly approaches we also see water levels rise with creek and river banks becoming unstable due to the melting snow runoff and fast moving very cold water. Residents should be aware of the dangers present around lakes, rivers and creeks and to be mindful of children who...

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Coe Hill Business Association rebirth planned at March 14 meeting

March 5, 2012
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Coe Hill Business Association rebirth planned at March 14 meeting

Coe Hill Businesses: Let’s Work Together March 14, 2012 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Coe Hill Farmer’s Market Café Guest Speaker: Darcelle Runciman Enterprise Facilitator Hastings County Recognizing that all local businesses can benefit from networking with their peers, we would like to resurrect the Coe Hill Business Association. Learn about cross promoting, strengthening our business community, being a Community Ambassador in your business and customer service. Breakfast will be provided at a cost of $7.00 per person. Please RSVP to Cathy Moore, 613-337-8740 or catherine.a.moore@hotmail.com.

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Man fined $2,500 for ignoring deer hunt rules near Havelock

March 2, 2012
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Man fined $2,500 for ignoring deer hunt rules near Havelock

Ministry of Natural Resources press release March 1, 2011 PETERBOROUGH – An Asphodel-Norwood man has been fined a total of $2500 for a number of deer hunting offences. After pleading guilty to all charges, George Christopoulos was fined $1,000 for unlawfully hunting an antlerless deer without a licence, $500 for unlawfully attaching a game seal to an antlerless deer, and $1000 for unlawfully possessing illegally killed wildlife. The court heard that on December 7, 2011, in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen in Peterborough County, Christopoulos shot an antlerless white-tailed deer while hunting during the muzzleloader season. He did not...

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New online applications for Ontario’s moose, deer and elk hunt licence draws; no more mail-in forms

February 29, 2012
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New online applications for Ontario’s moose, deer and elk hunt licence draws; no more mail-in forms

Ontario government press release TORONTO — Ontario is making it easier for hunters to enter big game draws for moose, deer and elk. For the first time, hunters can now enter the draws online. Draws can also be entered over the phone or by filling out and submitting a paper application at one of 69 select ServiceOntario centres across the province. Mail-in paper applications for big-game draws are no longer available. Hunters who want to purchase their moose and deer licences at the same time they enter draws can do so in a single...

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MTO truck stopped in Apsley, OPP lay drinking driving charges

February 11, 2012
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MTO truck stopped in Apsley, OPP lay drinking driving charges

Ontario Provincial Police press release NORTH KAWARTHA Twp. – On Thursday February 9, 2012 at approximately 2:17 P.M. officers from the Peterborough County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped and investigated a driving complaint involving the driver of a white Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Chevrolet Silverado on McFadden Road in the Village of Apsley. As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old Apsley man has been charged for Impaired Driving and Driving with a Blood/Alcohol Level Exceeding the Legal Limit. He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Peterborough...

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Be wary about travel on ice this winter, Peterborough OPP says

February 11, 2012
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Be wary about travel on ice this winter, Peterborough OPP says

Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH COUNTY– Officers from Peterborough County Detachment and members of the Smith-Ennismore Fire Department are reminding everyone yet again that no ice can be considered 100% safe for travel by any motorized recreational vehicle, automobile or truck at this time of year. Due to unseasonably inconsistent weather, the ice conditions on the majority of the County’s lakes and rivers should not be considered safe. Two vehicles in the past 48 hours have gone through the ice on Chemong Lake but both drivers escaped without serious injury. Those persons using...

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2 men charged after illegal hunting probe uncovers break-in near Woodview

February 6, 2012
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2 men charged after illegal hunting probe uncovers break-in near Woodview

View Larger Map Ontario Provincial Police press release NORTH KAWARTHA Twp. – On Saturday February 4, 2012 officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) investigated Illegal Hunting and Break and Enter to a Hull’s Road address. Ministry of Natural Resources officers and their Canine Unit had earlier responded to a complaint of illegal hunting in the Hull’s Road area. They had tracked a wounded deer, locating its carcass and then tracked the suspected hunter and companion. During the track the officers located a shed that had been...

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OPP warn ice unsafe for snowmobiles; here’s tips to say safe this winter

January 22, 2012
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OPP warn ice unsafe for snowmobiles; here’s tips to say safe this winter

Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH —During the early weeks of every winter, a few outdoor enthusiasts want to get their first snow mobile run of the year and assume the ice “looks” safe and end up having close calls or paying with their lives. Consequently, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding everyone yet again that no ice can be considered 100% safe for travel by any motorized recreational vehicles or trucks, especially at this time of year. Due to unseasonably inconsistent weather, the ice...

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OPP offer these tips for safe winter snowmobile fun

January 19, 2012
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OPP offer these tips for safe winter snowmobile fun

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – The Bancroft and area are well into the snowmobile season and the Bancroft OPP would like to remind snowmobile operators that they need to be responsible on area trails. Following a few basic tips can make your snowmobile ride safe and enjoyable.  Make sure that you carry your licence, ownership and insurance on your person. Stay on marked trails and respect private property. Obey the speed limit on trials. Don’t drink and drive. Trail permits are required if operating your machine on an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile...

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