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FROM:           Highway Safety Division              DATE:  July 2, 2009

              

OPP AND TRANSPORT CANADA ENCOURAGES ONTARIO BOATERS

TO DISPOSE OF EXPIRED MARINE FLARES

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Transport Canada recognizes the importance of a safe recreational boating environment.  As a joint safety-initiative these two agencies have partnered to facilitate the ability of Ontario boaters to safely dispose of their unwanted expired recreational marine flares.

For one week only, from August 1 to 8, 2009, anyone with expired recreational marine flares who wish to dispose of them, can drop them off at any of the 165 OPP detachments across the province.  At the end of the week, the OPP will turn the expired flares in to Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety for safe transport to a certified disposal site.

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 Canada.” 

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 Ontario waters and may check your on-board safety equipment.  For more information about vessel safety equipment requirements, including recreational marine flares, visit the Transport Canada’s Office of Boating website: www.boatingsafety.gc.ca.

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Contact:        Lisa Ryan  -  Provincial Constable

                        West Parry Sound OPP  -   7 Bay Street Parry Sound ON P2A 1S4

Phone:          (705) 746-4225        

 

 

FROM/DE:    West Parry Sound OPP                                        DATE:  29 June 2009

                        7 Bay Street, Parry Sound Ontario

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

(PARRY SOUND, ON.) –   On the 26th of June 2009, the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to an incident where a motor vehicle observed to be stunt driving in the area of Mountain Basin Dr. in McDougall Twp.  Police attended the location and an investigation began.  As a result, a 34-year old male driver from Toronto ON was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with performing a stunt – cause tires to lose traction, Sec 172(1) and also, drive motor vehicle, no plates.  His driver’s license was suspended for 7 days and his vehicle impounded for 7 days.   He will be appearing in court on July 7, 2009 to answer to the charges.

 

On the 26th of June 2009 the West Parry Sound OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Hwy 69 in Archipelago Twp when a north-bound pick-up truck entered the check point area.  The driver of the vehicle was spoken to and an investigation began.  This led to the arrest of 43-yr-old Dennis ZANON of Caledon ON  who was charged with driver over 80 mgs.  He will be appearing in court on the 16th of July 2009 to answer to the charge.

 

On the 27th of June 2009, a member of the OPP North Bay Traffic Unit was on patrol in the Parry Sound area when a motor vehicle was observed stunt driving, excessively speeding, on Hwy 69 in Mowat Twp.  Police stopped this vehicle and charged a 36-yr-old male driver from GARSON ON with stunt driving, 143 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone.  His driver’s license was suspended for 7 days and his vehicle immediately impounded for 7 days.  He will be appearing in court on August 25, 2009 to answer to the charge.

 

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.

 

 

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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!

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact: Constable Lisa Ryan

 

Phone: 705 746 4225

 

 

 

 

 

 

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