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(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Under a 10-year pilot project announced by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), the Township of Huron-Kinloss will be able to create a bylaw to permit the use of golf cars on municipal roadways. A Municipal bylaw is required to permit the operation of a golf car on the road.

On September 7, 2021, the Township of Huron-Kinloss enacted a bylaw allowing golf cars on specified roads took effect. Anyone planning to operate a golf car within the Township of Huron-Kinloss must register their golf car with the Township before using it on a roadway. For more information on the operation of a golf car in the Township of Huron-Kinloss please visit the Township website at: https://www.huronkinloss.com.

Under this pilot, golf cars will be considered motor vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and operators will be expected to follow the rules of the road. In addition, specific requirements have been added to the HTA for golf cars:

·       Driver must have a valid Ontario driver’s license

·       Only operated where permitted by the Township of Huron-Kinloss

·       Can only be operated on roads with a maximum speed of 50 km/h

·       Can’t be driven on the road in December, January, February or March

·       Can’t be capable of travelling 32 km/h or faster on a level surface

·       Can’t tow other vehicles

·       A Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign must be mounted on the rear

·       Must not carry passengers under 8 years of age

·       Adequate night time lighting is required if operated between ½ hour before sunset and ½ hour after sunrise

·       Daytime running lights are required to be on at all times

·       Can’t carry any combustible fuel, except in the fuel tank (if equipped)

·       Must be driven in the far-right lane

·       Drivers are subject to all HTA rules of the road and penalties

Section 228 of the HTA creates an offence for violating the requirements of a pilot project. This section carries a maximum fine of $2,500 upon conviction.

In order to be operated on the road, Golf Cars must be equipped with safety equipment including:

• Steering wheel
• Service brakes
• Parking or emergency brakes
• Rear-view mirror
• Horn
• Good quality tires
• Daytime running lights
• Turn signals
• Brake lights
• Reflectors

Golf cars are not required to display license plates or have proof of automobile insurance at this time.

The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants you to know that a golf car is a motor vehicle under the Criminal Code. Operators can expect that the South Bruce OPP will have a zero tolerance for anyone operating a golf car while impaired.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(CULROSS TWP, ON) – On September 6, 2021 at 3:46 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a serious All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision along Side road 5A in Culross Township.

Officers responded with members of Huron County OPP, South Bruce Rescue – Teeswater Station and Huron County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find the ATV was at rest in the east ditch.

The lone rider was taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) unit are assisting the South Bruce OPP with this investigation.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On August 23, 2021 at 2:09 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver last seen on Russell Street in Kincardine. 

Officers located the vehicle and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. The accused was arrested and taken to the South Bruce OPP detachment for testing with a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician. 

Jessica BURROWS, 37-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Impaired Driving, Operate over 80 milligrams and Dangerous Driving. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on November 3, 2021 to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(KINLOSS TWP, ON) – On August 29, 2021 at 5:11 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Bruce County Road 1 in Huron-Kinloss Township. Officers arrived to find that a pick-up truck had left the roadway and come to rest in the ditch. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol.

Following a roadside screening test, the driver was placed under arrest and taken to the South Bruce OPP Detachment for testing with a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician. 

Clay RIECK, 25-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss Township, was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 6, 2021 to answer to the charge.

This charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

There were no injuries reported at the scene. 

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – On September 3, 2021 at 6:56 a.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Nile Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawnosh Township. Officers arrived to find that a passenger vehicle had collided with a tree.

The driver of the vehicle has been air-lifted to a London hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

The Nile Road has been closed between Blyth Road and Lucknow Line for the protection of emergency responders. Motorists are asked to respect the closure and avoid the incident area.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) unit are assisting the Huron County OPP with this investigation.

The investigation is in its early stages, updates will be provided as they become available.

The Huron County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On August 24, 2021 at 4:16 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a serious collision along Highway 21 in Kincardine. Officers responded with Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and members of Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services to find a pick-up truck and a motorcycle were involved in the collision.

The passenger on the motorcycle, Sharon TISOR, 55-years-old, of Centre Wellington, was pronounced deceased.

Further updates will be provided as they become available.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(CULROSS TWP, ON) – On August 26, 2021 at 2:45 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Bruce County Road 4 and Concession 2 in Culross Township.

The driver of the commercial motor vehicle, Rajinder SANDHU, 25-years-old, of Brampton was pronounced deceased.

The occupants of the passenger vehicle, Sandra SCARROW, 46-years-old, of Huron East, and William STEWART, 56-years-old, of Culross Township were both pronounced deceased.

Further updates will be provided as they become available.

(GRAND BEND, ON) – On August 29, 2021 at 1:20 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an erratic vehicle on Ontario Street north in Grand Bend.

Officers initiated a traffic stop and, upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. A roadside screening device was administered and the driver was arrested for impaired operation. The individual was transported to the Grand Bend OPP detachment where they provided two samples over the legal limit.

Jordan THOMAS, 19-years-old of London has been charged with

• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 27, 2021.

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On August 28, 2021, at approximately 6:10 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment, along with the Town of Erin Fire Services, Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services and Hydro One responded to report of an injured person at a golf course in the Town of Erin.

Severe weather conditions caused a tree and hydro lines to fall across an unoccupied vehicle that was parked in the lot. The owner approached the vehicle and attempted to extinguish a small fire that had ignited, when he collapsed suddenly. 

William ELLIOTT, 59-years-old of Halton Hills was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Wellington County OPP, OPP Forensic Identification Services and the Office of the Chief Coroner: Ontario continue to investigate the incident.

A post-mortem is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

(CULROSS TWP, ON) – On August 26, 2021 at 2:45 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a serious two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Bruce County Road 4 and Concession 2 in Culross Township.

Officers responded with members of Huron County OPP, South Bruce Rescue – Teeswater Station and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find a commercial motor vehicle and a passenger vehicle involved in the collision.

Three people have been pronounced deceased.

Bruce County Road 4 and Concession 2 have been closed around the scene of the collision for the protection of emergency responders. Motorists are asked to respect the closure and avoid the incident area.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) unit are assisting the South Bruce OPP with this investigation.

Hydro crews are at the scene as a hydro pole was knocked down in the collision.

Updates will be provided when available.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Huron East resident is facing a number of charges following a disturbance that took place in Clinton earlier this month.

Just before 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2021 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a call about a person causing a disturbance on Huron Road in Clinton.

An OPP officer arrived on scene minutes later whereupon they located the accused in the middle of the road swinging a weapon in the direction of citizens and vehicles. The accused approached the officer and swung the weapon toward the officer narrowly missing the officer. 

Upon doing so the accused took off on foot and tried to flee. The accused was then chased on foot and eventually the accused was arrested and taken into custody.

Amber COLEMAN, 29 years of age, from Huron East has been charged with Assault a Peace Officer, Causing a Disturbance and Fail to Comply with a Probation Order. 

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 27, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On August 23, 2021, at approximately 3:20 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Ariss Valley Road in Guelph-Eramsoa Township. It was reported that a vehicle was travelling eastbound in an erratic manner prior to it leaving the roadway and getting stuck in a rock garden.

Police located the vehicle and while interacting with the driver, determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were placed under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, David WRIGHT, 46-years-old of Harriston has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code. 

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on September 10, 2021.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 25, 2021 at approximately 10 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a stabbing on Main Street in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

One person was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.    

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have arrested and charged Elias DIMOPOULOS, 19 years-of-age, from Etobicoke with Aggravated Assault.

The accused has been held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for August 26, 2021 in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

Grey Bruce OPP, along with members of the Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit, continue to investigate the incident.

Investigators are asking that anyone with information pertaining to this incident call the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report online at www.opp.ca/reporting. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.