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FROM: Highway
Safety Division DATE: July 2,
2009 OPP AND TRANSPORT TO DISPOSE OF
EXPIRED MARINE FLARES ( For one
week only, from Marine flares should only be set off in an emergency
situation, and should be replaced after their expiry date. Due to the environmental
concerns and the dangers of explosion expired recreational marine flares should
not be disposed of in the landfill. Two easy steps are all that is required to protect your
boating environment by taking this opportunity to safely dispose of your
expired recreational marine flares: Step One:
Check the expiry date of all the recreational marine flares on your boat or
in storage. Step Two:
Expired recreational marine flares that you wish to dispose can be dropped
off at the nearest OPP detachment. OPP locations are listed on our
website under: http://www.opp.ca/Organization/RegionsandDetachments/index.htm.
“Recreational
marine flares are an important part of your safety equipment on a boat. This initiative is a good time to remind
boaters to check this important piece of safety equipment and ensure it is up
to standard,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander
responsible for Traffic and Marine Safety. “We encourage boaters
to use this opportunity to discard their expired recreational marine flares
at their local OPP detachment during the first week of August (2009) so that
they can be safely disposed of by Transport Having the
right equipment on-board your boat can save your life. But remember,
the best protection you can give yourself on the water is to always wear your
lifejacket! OPP’s Marine Programs Officers patrol -30- Contact: Lisa Ryan - Provincial
Constable West
Parry Sound OPP - Phone: (705)
746-4225 FROM/DE: West
Parry Sound OPP DATE: NEWS RELEASE ( On On On the 28th of June 2009, members of the West
Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to a domestic assault that occurred at a
location in the town of Parry Sound ON.
The Police investigation revealed that a 21-yr-old male resident of
Parry Sound ON has been charged with adult assault. He will be appearing in court on the 6th
of August 2009 to answer to the charge. On the 28th of June 2009 the West Parry Sound
OPP were notified of a possible impaired driver operating a motor vehicle on
Hwy 69 between Magnetawan FN and Parry Sound ON. Police responded and located this
vehicle. Charged with drive over 80
mgs is 33-yr-old female Shawn HANNA of Britt ON. She will be appearing in court August 6,
2009 to answer to the charge. - 30 - Contact: Constable Lisa Ryan Phone: 705 746 4225 FROM/DE: West
Parry Sound OPP DATE: 29 Jun 2009 7
Bay Street, Parry Sound Ontario NEWS RELEASE (PARRY SOUND, ON.) – The Ontario Provincial Police Golden
Helmets Motorcycle Team will be performing at the Salt Docks at 1pm on July
5, 2009 in Parry Sound ON. They will
be executing a precision ride which will take their machines through a series
of complex patterns demonstrating maneuverability of the machines and the
rider’s skills. The 20 member
team will be traveling the province between June and September this year
putting on approximately 30 performances.
Come out and enjoy the Golden Helmets exhibition of superb riding
skills! - 30 - Contact: Constable Lisa Ryan Phone: 705 746 4225 FROM/DE: West
Parry Sound OPP DATE: 26 JUN 09 7
Bay Street, Parry Sound Ontario NEWS RELEASE (PARRY SOUND, ON.) – On the 25th of June 2009, the
West Parry Sound OPP were on patrol on Hwy 518 in the district of Parry Sound
when they observed a male operating a Yamaha 4 wheel ATV with no helmet. Police initiated a stop of this vehicle and
an investigation began. As a result,
74-yr-old James WALLACE of Huntsville
ON was charged with drive over 80 mgs and, drive off road vehicle with no
helmet under the HTA. He will be
appearing in court on July 16th to answer to the charges. - 30 - Contact: Constable Lisa Ryan Phone: 705 746 4225 |
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