Wingham Free Press(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a two vehicle collision on Friday, January 24, 2014 that had Highway 7 closed between Cloverhill Road and Tracey’s Hill Road in the former Ops Township. The OPP attended the collision involving a tractor trailer and a vehicle. The tractor trailer was across […]
(Kemptville, ON.) – Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police have charged a local couple with numerous drug related charges. On January 24th, 2014, members of Grenville County OPP, the East Region Drug Enforcement Team, the OPP Emergency Response Team and the OPP Canine Unit attended 1-402 Oxford Street, Kemptville to execute a drug warrant. A search […]
(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHGATE, ON) – On Thursday, January 23, 2014, Grey County Ontario Police (OPP) received a report of a break-in at the Egremont Transfer Station and Landfill Site located on Southgate Road 10 in the Township of Southgate. Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd and 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23rd, 2014, […]
(BRANT TWP, ON) – On January 24, 2014 at 9:57 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a 2 vehicle crash on Bruce County Road 4, Brant Township. Officers arrived to find that a Red Volkswagen attempted a U turn on Bruce County Road 4 and turned into the path […]
(DAWN-EUPHEMIA TOWNSHIP, ON) On January 24th, 2014 around 4:00 p.m. a tractor trailer with a full load of beans was travelling southbound on Oil Heritage Road near Aberfeldy, when it collided head on with a northbound KIA vehicle. The 66 year old male driver from Plympton-Wyoming who had been operating the KIA vehicle was taken […]
(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Quinte West OPP is currently on scene with several collisions on area roads. Blowing snow is causing reduced visibility on many area roads. RCAF Rd from Curtis Rd to Old Highway 2 will be closed until further notice as will Whites Rd from Meyers Creek Rd to Old Highway 2. Motorists […]
(BRANT TWP, ON) – On January 26, 2014 at 10:34 am, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a diesel fuel theft from a farm property in the 900 block of Bruce County Road 4 in Brant Township. Sometime between 5:30 pm on January 23, 2014 and 9:30 am on January […]
(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has closed Highway 23 (Road 164) between Listowel and Palmerston. OPP officers are currently investigating three motor vehicle collisions that have taken place on that section of roadway. To avoid delays please take alternate routes. Further information will be provided as it becomes available. Motorists […]
The battle to get our sidewalks clear predates Wingham Free Press. The People’s argument has been: 1. We have the equipment, all the taxpayers paid for it. 2. We have the manpower. 3. Everyone is entitled to fair and equal service. 4. It would make it safer for all Citizens in the winter to clearsidewalks. […]
(Ottawa, ON) -The Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has been investigating several motor vehicle collisions. Highway 416 northbound is closed at Roger Stevens Drive. Motorists exiting Roger Stevens Drive are urged to follow the Emergency Detour Route. The closure is due to 2 tractor trailers in the ditch that require removal. Due to […]