With forest fire season well underway in Ontario, the province has increased the maximum fines for individuals and corporations for starting forest fires. If found responsible, individuals can now be fined up to $25,000 for starting a forest fire, with…
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Wollaston firefighters fundraiser hopes to top last year’s $5,100 tally
Submitted by Bonnie Purdy COE HIL — Last year we held our 1st Annual Wollaston Firefighters Spring Event. We were able to raise just over $5,100 last year for the fire department, and would love to surpass that mark this…
Man charged with arson after house fire in Coe Hill
Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – On Sat. Feb. 4, 2012, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Wollaston Township Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire on Township Road 620 in Wollaston Township. The house…
Wollaston council fires CAO Christine FitzSimons
COE HILL — Wollaston Township council terminated Chief Administrative officer Christine FitzSimons Feb. 10, 2012, township meeting minutes, Bancroft This Week and the Bancroft Times report. The decision was made in a hastily called, closed-door council meeting. Deputy Reeve Graham…
Vacant house burns on Highway 620 near Coe Hill
Ontario Provincial Police Press release COE HILL — On Saturday the 04th of February 2012, the Bancroft OPP and Wollaston Township Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire on Township Road 620 in Wollaston Township. Investigation revealed…
Coe Hill skating party planned Feb. 19, 2012
COE HILL — A Community Skating Party is planned Sunday Feb. 19, 2012, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wollaston Recreation Pavilion Ice Rink. Warm up after skating with coffee and hot chocolate or roast marshmallows and hotdogs around…
OPP costs OK, but conservation authority fees irk Wollaston council
COE HILL – Wollaston Township council isn’t happy with rising Crowe Valley Conservation Authority costs, says a report in Bancroft this Week. The cost for Ontario Provincial Police wasn’t a concern, however. Here’s the story:
Wollaston fire department truck unsafe, sold for scrap
COE HILL – Wollaston Township firefighters have one less truck to use these days. Township council has sold a 30-year-old equipment van for scrap, said clerk-treasurer Christine FitzSimons. It was declared unsafe. The fire department’s other three trucks have been…
Ontario Fire Prevention week 2011 underway – learn to protect your family
Press release from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office Fire Prevention Week is October 9 to 15, 2011. This year’s theme is Protect Your Family from Fire. Designed to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities from fires, the theme emphasizes…
Local musicians put on first show in Coe Hill pavilion
COE HILL – Live music will kick off public use of the new Wollaston Township recreation pavilion. Local musicians plan a show at 7 p.m. Sat., Oct 8, 2011, under the $274,000 roof. Featuring: Coe Hill Girls, Pat Regan Band,…