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Landlord Tenant Dispute Ends With Arrest In Goderich

(GODERICH) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with Assault Causing Bodily Harm stemming from a disturbance that took place in Goderich late last night.

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Huron OPP members responded to a residence on Park Street after receiving a call from a victim that reported he had just been assaulted by his landlord.

Police and paramedics arrived on scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. and met with the injured victim. The subsequent investigation revealed the landlord and victim had been involved in a dispute that turned physical.

Investigators learned the victim was assaulted by the accused and as a result the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries. The victim was assessed by EMS at the scene and the accused was arrested by police.

Kyle SISK, 49 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 13, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Former Employee Arrested For Arson At Campground

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On April 25, 2020 at approximately 2:35 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded along with Centre Wellington Fire to a report of a structure fire at the Highland Pines Campground located on the Fifth Line in Centre Wellington Township. A witness reported hearing explosions and seeing large flames coming from the campground.

Crews extinguished the fire and determined that the property damage consisted of a shed, excavator, loader, dump truck and bulldozer, totaling approximately $150,000 in damages.

The Office of the Fire Marshal was contacted and attended the scene.

No one was physically injured as a result of the fire.

The Wellington County OPP Crime Unit along with uniform officers and the OPP Forensic Identification Services conducted a thorough investigation and as a result Michael KENNEDY, 42-years-old of Niagara Falls has been charged with Arson, Trespassing at Night, Fail to Comply with Conditions of an Undertaking and Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

The accused is a former employee of the business.

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Traffic Stop Leads Drug Seizure & 4 Arrests

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On April 28, 2020 at 13:52 p.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Sharon Dr. located in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, for a traffic related offence. Police soon learned that the driver’s licence was suspended and the vehicle contained a quaintly of controlled substances. The driver and three occupants were placed under arrest at the scene and transported to the OPP detachment.

As a result of an investigation police have charged the driver Ronald CHRISJOHN -age 36- of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, ON, with:

CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs

HTA 53(1) Driving while under suspension

HTA 128 Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

Police have also charged the vehicle occupants Bobbi Lynn DOXTATOR -age 30- of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, ON. , Hubert LEBARRIE -age 59- of London ON. and Nathan LESLIE -age 19- of London ON, with:

CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs

Bobbi Lynn DOXTATOR has also been charged with one count of:

CC 145(5)(a) Failure to comply with release order.

All accused parties have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in a London court room on July 17, 2020 to speak to the charges.

The Middlesex County OPP wants to remind the public that even during this most difficult time of the COVID19 pandemic, our dedicated members are working 24/7 to ensure that our communities are safe and secure. Our officers are committed to using all of their skills, training and equipment to bring incidents such as this to a safe resolution and to ensure we protect the lives and property of those living within this great community.

We want to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000

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Police Coughed At – Eusebio M. Da Costa Arrested

LONDON, ON (April 28, 2020) – A Guelph man was arrested after resisting arrest and allegedly purposefully coughing in the direction of officers over the weekend.

On Saturday, April 25, 2020, at approximately 7:15 p.m., police received a 9-1-1 call in relation to a disturbance outside a residence on Stuart Street.

A man was arrested for breach of recognizance, and during the course of the arrest, he attempted to struggle with and pull away from officers. He intentionally began coughing in the direction of the officers’ faces, stating he had the coronavirus. While being placed in the back of the police cruiser, the man kicked in the direction of police.

One of the responding officers sustained minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Eusebio M. Da Costa, 57, of Guelph is charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

Resist arrest;

Two counts of assault a peace officer; and

Fail to comply with release conditions.

The accused was scheduled to appear in London court yesterday in relation to this matter.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com

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Hanover Announces Payment Grace Period

Notice – The Town of Hanover is providing a 30 day grace period for payment of property tax and other bill payments issued and due between April 1 – June 30, 2020.

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West Grey Weekly Press Release – 24April

On April 17, 2020 West Grey Police Service responded with West Grey Fire to a vehicle fire at the end of Baseline Road in Glenelg. This fire remains under investigation. If you have any information about this incident please contact Crimestoppers at 1-888-222-TIPS or West Grey Police at 519-371-6911.

On April 19, 2020 West Grey Police officers attended a property in Durham and investigated a 33 year old West Grey resident. The male was found to be in possession of drugs and a prohibited weapon. The male party is already subject to a weapons prohibition and he was arrested and charged with weapons and drug offences. He was later released on conditions and will appear in court in July to answer to the charges.

In the early morning hours of April 22, 2020 while conducting property checks in the downtown core of Durham, a West Grey Police officer observed a vehicle commit a Highway Traffic Act offence. The officer attempted a traffic stop however the vehicle fled. The vehicle was stopped eventually and a 22 year old West Grey man was charged with Flight from police and other charges under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.

West Grey Police Service fielded a number of calls this past week that involved educating the public about the provisions of the Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act. It is important to note the distinction between the measures covered under the Act and the guidelines suggested by government and health officials. We thank our community residents for abiding by both the measures under the Act and the social distancing guidelines that are helping our area avoid the onslaught of COVID 19 cases seen in some areas.

Stay safe and stay well everyone.

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The Grey Bruce Health Unit is renewing its call for all those that are eligible to be tested for COVID-19

Testing is a priority for older adults, vulnerable and high risk populations. This includes:

All residents and staff of long-term care, assisted living and retirement homes.

Anyone living on First Nations reserves with any new or worsening respiratory symptoms

Those have the following medical conditions, and any new or worsening respiratory symptoms:

Heart disease

Lung disease

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Immunocompromised, including HIV, autoimmune diseases, and those taking Immunomodulation medication

Transplant recipients or donors

Those who are on dialysis

Those who have cancer

All those living in or working with those living in congregate or shared settings such as shelters, group homes, women’s shelters, Community Living, etc., and who have any new or worsening respiratory symptoms

All First responders (paramedics, fire and police), and persons in same household with any new or worsening respiratory symptoms

Healthcare workers with any new or worsening respiratory symptoms, regardless of work setting

This includes home care workers or others caregivers who go into the home

This includes staff and volunteers in hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes who do not have direct contact with residents

All essential workers, with any new or worsening respiratory symptoms, in line with the current provincial list of workers as identified at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/list-essential-workplaces.

Workers living in Ontario, with any new or worsening respiratory symptoms, who cross the Canadian border for work.

Of note, travel history is no longer a criteria for testing.

Those listed above will be able to get swabbed at any of the assessment centres in Grey Bruce. Some primary care providers also provide swabbing; individuals should contact their primary health care provider to inquire if they require testing and where to access a test. Testing of individuals with no symptoms is generally not recommended.

Results for those tested for COVID-19 are available through a provincial online portal found at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/ . You will need a photo health card and personal details to log in. To allow for processing, check the online portal about 5 days after the test swab has been taken.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit will continue to contact all those whose results indicate positive. Further direction for self-isolation will be provided and contact tracing will be required of those individuals.

Individuals who test negative will not be contacted directly. Test results are likely to take around 5 days to be processed by the lab, after which the result is posted online and the result sent to the Grey Bruce Health Unit. Those who do not have access to the online portal should wait about 5 days after the test swab has been taken and then call the Grey Bruce Health Unit at 1-800-263-3456 ext 3000.

Assessment Centres

Grey Bruce Health Services – Owen Sound Regional Hospital

Location: Portable facility just outside the entrance to the Owen Sound Hospital Emergency Department

Hours of Operation: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 7 days per week

Please Note: If driving to the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the GBHS Owen Sound Hospital, staff will ask for your cell number before you get out of your car. You can remain in your car until you get a text to enter the Centre.

South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital

Location: Portable facility located between hospital and medical clinic

Hours of Operation: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 7 days per week

Hanover & District Hospital

Location: Use Respiratory Clinic separate entrance (marked) next to the Emergency Department entrance.

Beginning April 27, 2020: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 7 days per week.

For More Information:

Dr. Ian Arra

Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer

To arrange to speak with Dr. Arra, please contact Drew Ferguson at:

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 1269

[email protected]

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Private Drinking Water Drop-off Locations

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is modifying private drinking water drop-off locations to further protect local hospitals and residents

In order to reduce the number of people visiting hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak, hospitals will no longer be accepting drinking water samples. While hospital have long been a location for residents to drop off drinking water samples, the Grey Bruce Health Unit has worked with a number of local partners to provide new private drinking water drop-off locations in their place. These samples are couriered to the London Public Health lab for testing.

To ensure that residents still have access to locations to drop off drinking water samples for testing, Foodland in Wiarton, Foodland in Markdale and Sobeys in Kincardine have all volunteered to host drop-off locations. Additionally the Grey Bruce Health Unit building in Owen Sound will continue to act as a drop-off location.

Please see attached or visit our website for further details of locations and times.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit would like to thank the generosity of Foodland in Wiarton, Foodland in Markdale and Sobeys in Kincardine for agreeing to be drop-off locations and donating the space to host sample fridges.

For More Information:

Andrew Barton

Manager Safe Water program

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext 1353

[email protected]

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City Declares State of Emergency – COVID-19 Resources and Information

On Friday, March 27th at 9:00am, Mayor Ian Boddy declared a State of Emergency for the City of Owen Sound.

A dedicated page on our website has been provided as a resource to residents and visitors regarding COVID-19, including information pertaining to our State of Emergency .www.owensound.ca/covid19

For details about the current status of COVID-19 in our community, and ways you can protect yourself, visit the Grey Bruce Public Health website.

How to Protect Yourself

Everyone should practice good basic hygiene as a preventative measure to protect against the novel coronavirus and other viruses in this cold and flu season.

wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer

sneeze and cough into your sleeve

avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth

avoid contact with people who are sick

clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

stay home if you are sick

Staff is in consultation with the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit on a regular basis, following their guidelines, best practices and recommendations. The City will continue to provide essential services to residents including transit, water services, garbage pickup and emergency services.

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Applications for Emergency Child Care Now Available

On March 22, the Province of Ontario made provisions for certain child care centres to remain open to support health care and other frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the service manager, the City of Stratford Social Services Department has been working over the past few weeks to support the opening of emergency child care in Perth County for those essential workers. This includes supporting the Municipality of North Perth in the development and approval of their Emergency Child Care Plan.

Pending approval by the Ministry of Education, a total of 25 spaces are anticipated to be available at North Perth – Spinrite Child and Family Centre in Listowel from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for children ages 18 months to 12 years. These spaces will be allocated in order of application, and will only be available to those on the list of workers eligible for emergency child care, and who have exhausted all other possibilities for child care. The list of eligible workers is available at https://www.ontario.ca/page/child-care-health-care-and-frontline-staff

Applications and registration for emergency child care are available now. All registrations will begin with screening for eligibility by calling Early Years Coordinator Darren Barkhouse at 519-271-3773 ext. 404. Eligible families will then be contacted by North Perth – Spinrite Child and Family Centre.

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Plans in Place for Emergency Child Care At North Perth Spinrite Child and Family Centre

On March 22, the Province of Ontario made provisions for certain child care centres to remain open to support health care and other frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the service manager, the City of Stratford Social Services Department has been working over the past few weeks to support the opening of emergency child care in Perth County for those essential workers. This includes supporting the Municipality of North Perth in the development and approval of their Emergency Child Care Plan.

Pending approval by the Ministry of Education, a total of 25 spaces are anticipated to be available at North Perth – Spinrite Child and Family Centre in Listowel from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for children ages 18 months to 12 years. These spaces will be allocated in order of application, and will only be available to those on the list of workers eligible for emergency child care, and who have exhausted all other possibilities for child care. The list of eligible workers is available at https://www.ontario.ca/page/child-care-health-care-and-frontline-staff

Applications and registration for the emergency child care are available now. All registrations will begin with screening for eligibility by calling Early Years Coordinator Darren Barkhouse at 519-271-3773 ext. 404. Eligible families will then be contacted by North Perth – Spinrite Child and Family Centre.

Given the growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on our community, both the City of Stratford and Municipality of North Perth have developed policies and procedures with input from Huron Perth Public Health to ensure the health and well-being of the children, families, staff and the broader community.

North Perth Spinrite Child and Family Centre is licensed for 211 children, but will be accepting a maximum of 25 to ensure proper social distancing and safety.

Huron Perth Public Health has already granted approval for the provision of emergency child care at North Perth – Spinrite Child and Family Centre.

For more information, please contact:

Kim McElroy, Director of Social Services

City of Stratford

519-271-3773 ext. 252

[email protected]

Patricia Berfelz, Clerk

Municipality of North Perth

519-292-2062

[email protected]

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County of Huron Recovery Team remains committed to helping local businesses

[Huron County, Ontario] – Many local businesses in Huron County are challenged to continue staying open or maintain regular operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The County of Huron Recovery Team is focused on ensuring that business owners have the information and support that they need to make informed decisions and continue to operate.

“It’s clear that immediately going back to business as usual any time soon is unlikely, but the County is committed to helping all businesses maintain operations as much as possible,” says Warden Jim Ginn. “Regardless of a business’ situation, we need to ensure that we are doing what we can to help them adapt to the ‘new normal.’ We are dedicated to working collaboratively and supporting the local business community.”

The Recovery Team is reaching out to all local businesses to offer support, gather data on the impact of COVID-19 and lay the groundwork for developing recovery strategies. Along with this, they continue to work closely with all levels of government and regional partners so they can provide the most up-to-date information for businesses, including access to programs and relief opportunities available to them.

Huron County Economic Development remains virtually operational offering:

Business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at (519) 524-8394 ext. 6;

Entrepreneur and Business Coaches available to provide guidance and support with the emerging and immediate needs of the business community;

Webinars and online training to help businesses and entrepreneurs navigate the rapidly changing environment, replacing previously scheduled in person workshops;

Workforce support to businesses in need of employees to fill essential roles;

An online resource for business support providing the latest information on government updates, relief packages and business supports available at huroncounty.ca.

For business support, contact [email protected] or call (519) 440-1267.

Huron County continues to urge all residents to practice physical distancing and proper hygiene protocols outlined by the Provincial Medical Officer of Health. Stay informed on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Huron County by visiting the Huron-Perth Public Health website.

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Staff member at Huronview Home for the Aged confirmed positive for COVID-19

[Huron County, Ontario] – The County of Huron has been notified of one (1) confirmed case of COVID-19 for a staff member within the Huronview Home for the Aged in Clinton. At this time, there are no resident cases of COVID-19.

Huronview Home for the Aged is working closely with Huron Perth Public Health to identify who that individual has been in contact with before their symptoms started. Residents, staff and community members who are determined to be at risk are being contacted to prevent further spread of illness in the Home or in the community.

Rigorous COVID-19 testing will begin this evening for all staff and residents within Huronview. Using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Huron County healthcare providers are being brought on-site to assist with the swabbing. Huronview Home for the Aged is working with the Huron Perth Medical Officer of Health for further infection control support, all staff and residents are following the recommended preventative actions.

To help control the spread of COVID-19, the Province has directed long-term care homes to declare an outbreak if a resident or staff member tests positive. In addition to measures already in place, effective immediately, the following new outbreak measures are in effect at Huronview Home for the Aged:

All palliative visitors are now restricted within Huronview Home for the Aged

If a resident is taken home while the Home is in an outbreak, the resident will not be re- admitted until the outbreak is over.

“We are doing everything we can to ensure we stop the spread of this virus within our Home”, says Warden Jim Ginn. “We are in very close communication with Huron Perth Public Health and all precautions are being taken to protect our residents, as well as our valued staff.”

As always, the wellbeing and safety of every member of the Homes for the Aged community is the County’s first priority. The County’s long-term care staff continue to be committed in providing compassionate care for all residents and are taking every precautionary measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Stay informed on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Huron County by visiting the Huron- Perth Public Health website.

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Break And Enter To Abandoned Building

(PICTON, ON) – On Tuesday April 28, 2020 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Prince Edward County Detachment investigated a report of a break and enter to an abandoned building in Bloomfield.

OPP were notified of a broken window at location. Investigation revealed the break in had occurred sometime previously and found people had entered the building.

The Prince Edward County OPP is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any knowledge of this incident they are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersquinte.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Confrontation With Naked Man Triggers Call To Police

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On April 27, 2020 at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person on Lakeshore Road 209.

The complainant, while walking his dogs, reports confronting a naked man on the walking path in the Lakeshore Conservation area. Words were exchanged and the complainant returned to the parking lot where he again saw the suspect, now dressed and leaving in a vehicle. The suspect allegedly displayed a weapon to the complainant before leaving the area.

The suspect is described as male, white, approximately 30-years-old, 160 pounds, clean shaven and having numerous tattoos. He was wearing camouflaged shorts, a green tank top and ball cap when observed leaving the area.

The suspect’s vehicle is described as a green Toyota or Honda sedan, 4-door, with blue license plates starting with CMEH. The vehicle had a Realtree” brand sticker of a deer’s head and antlers centered on the rear window.

The OPP Essex County Crime Unit is asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident or the identity of the involved person or vehicle