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(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Thursday April 04, 2013 around 10 p.m. a Perth County OPP officer was observing traffic at the intersection of Line 32 and Road 150 between Sebringville and Mitchell. A west bound GMC Sierra pickup truck on Line 32 was observed driving through the stop sign controlled intersection of Road […]
(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) On Friday April 5, 2013 at approximately 4:07pm, County of Wellington OPP officers responded to the report of a vehicle in the ditch on Wellington Road 22 in Guelph-Eramosa Township. Police spoke to the male driver of the 2012 Hyundia, who showed signs of alcohol consumption. He was administered a Roadside Screening […]
(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH, ON) On Thursday April 04, 2013 around 3:30 p.m. a Perth County OPP officer was patrolling the area near the intersection of Perth Road 113 and Line 29 south of Stratford. The officer observed a pickup truck on Perth Road 113 whose operator was not wearing a seatbelt. The officer pulled […]
(WALKERTON, ON) On April 4, 2013 at 11:15 pm, members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. at the intersection of McGivern Street and Yonge Street South in Walkerton when they noticed a White Ford Ranger approaching. The Ranger failed to stop for the R.I.D.E. check and officers located the vehicle […]
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Avoid Downed Power Lines
Centre Street remains closed while crews work on the downed power lines. Westario have advised that the line has been grounded and the area is safe. We do request however that people refrain from going to the vicinity of downed lines as it cannot be determined if it is live or on and serious injury […]
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Centre Street Closed
We are advising that Centre Street from John to Patrick in Wingham is closed due to hydro lines down on the ground. We are asking that people stay out of the area and that anyone who resides in that block remain in their residence to avoid the possibility of injury. Westario has been contacted and […]
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Road Closure
(MAPLETON TOWNSHIP, ON) Wellington Road 12 between Wellington Road 109 and the 12th Line of Mapleton Township will be closed while Ontario Hydro crews repair approximately 30 snapped hydro poles. Updates will be provided as they come available.
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Freezing Rain Aftermath
(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) As a result of the extreme overnight weather, the County of Wellington OPP are reminding motorists to take extra care on our roads and highways today. The high winds and freezing rain overnight has resulted in downed power lines, damaged hydro poles, fallen trees and branches causing widespread power outages. Hydro crews […]
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Perth County Driving Advisory
Perth county driving advisory 2013-04-12 Perth Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory: 12 April 2013 0245 AM. Location: Perth County Brief Description of Event: Due to the freezing rain, icy conditions and high winds many trees, tree limbs and poles are down across roadways. Driving conditions are poor due […]