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Two Vehicle Collision Results In Fatal Injuries On Hwy. 69 In Carling

Muskoka411 Staff — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:37:32 +0000

The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles where one person has died.

On April 9, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m., the West Parry Sound OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 69 near Woods Road in Carling Township.

The investigation is on-going with the assistance of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E) team. The highway will remain closed to facilitate removal of the involved vehicles and to clean up debris on the highway.

Further information will be provided when available.

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Ontario Building New Fire Hall And Training Centre For The District Of Parry Sound

Muskoka411 Staff — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:28:43 +0000

$1.8 million investment will keep communities safe by training more firefighters and ensuring the district is protected by well equipped, reliable fire and emergency services

The provincial government is investing more than $1.8 million to help build a new fire hall and training centre to better serve residents in Carling and in the surrounding communities. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, this investment will help keep communities in the District of Parry Sound safe with well equipped and reliable fire and emergency services.

“Keeping our communities safe remains a top priority for our government,” said Graydon Smith, MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka. “This new fire hall in Carling will strengthen the municipal fire department to protect permanent and seasonal residents, as well as the many visitors to the area. It also enhances fire response support across the West Parry Sound region. My sincere thanks to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for investing in this critical infrastructure.”

The Township of Carling is receiving funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to replace its current fire station, which is over 40 years old. The new building will be double the size and have large storage spaces for equipment, offices, a workshop and a modern training facility for emergency responders across the region. The fire department will get new equipment, including an exhaust removal system, a hose drying rack and a communication tower, all of which will support more efficient emergency response. Furthermore, the funding will help maintain and grow the station’s current workforce, creating eight new volunteer firefighter positions.

“Communities like Carling Township are growing and the provincial government is making critical investments so our services and infrastructure can keep up,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “For the people of Ontario to thrive, they first need to feel safe. This funding will strengthen emergency services by ensuring firefighters have the space and tools they need to train and protect locals, tourists and businesses.”

Announced in June 2025, the Ontario government is refocusing the NOHFC to prioritize investments that protect northern industries and jobs, mitigate the impacts of U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions and secure new opportunities for the long-term prosperity of Northern Ontario. The renewed focus is driving prosperity, boosting competitiveness, securing new opportunities and ensuring the North remains a leader in Ontario’s economy.

This new direction is in addition to the province’s recently announced investment of an additional $30 million over the next three years, bringing the NOHFC’s annual budget to a total of $110 million. Together, these initiatives will benefit communities of all sizes, both rural and urban, including Indigenous communities.

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OPP Find Impaired Driving On Highway 69 In Carling Township

Muskoka411 Staff — Fri, 16 May 2025 20:47:38 +0000

The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple charges including impaired driving.

On May 10, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP received a traffic complaint regarding an erratic driver on Highway 69 in Carling Township. Officers were able to locate and stop the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Kaeden Meston, 25 years-of-age of Bengough Saskatchewan was charged with:

Operation while impaired – alcohol
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80plus)
Driving motor vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on June 19, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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West Parry Sound Charge Six People After Locating Stolen Vehicle

Muskoka411 Staff — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:52:41 +0000

The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the West Parry Sound OPP Crime Unit and the North East Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) have arrested and charged six people with various offences after locating a stolen vehicle in Carling Township.

On February 25, 2025, just after 5:00 p.m. officers received an Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) hit regarding a stolen vehicle from Hamilton. Officers deployed a Tire Deflation Device also known as a spike belt on West Carling Bay Road to bring the vehicle to a stop. All six occupants of the vehicle fled from police but were quickly arrested. Further investigation revealed a second stolen vehicle at a rented cottage in Carling Township.

Violet Atkinson,19-years-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with:

Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
Operation while prohibited
Possession of Property obtained by crime over $5000 – 2 counts
Fail to comply with sentence – 3 counts
Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on April 3, 2025.

Jasiah Pedraza-Munroe, 18 years-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on April 3, 2025

A 15-year-old, from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

A 17-year-old, from Hamilton was arrested and charged with:

Failure to comply with undertaking
Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon
Possession of Property obtained by crime over $5000

A 17-year-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

The remaining accused were released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on April 9, 2025. The OPP will not be releasing the name of the accused under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

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Parry Sound Resident Charged With Impaired At A RIDE Program

Muskoka411 Staff — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:25:32 +0000

The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple offences.

On June 25, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m. members of the West Parry Sound OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) check on Highway 69 in Carling Township. Officers stopped a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver and initiated an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Justin Lacosse, 30 years-of-age of Parry Sound Ontario was charged with:

Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt
Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 15, 2024. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The West Parry Sound OPP would like to remind the public to call 911 should they suspect impaired driving.

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Driver Charged With Impaired And Speeding On Hwy. 69

Muskoka411 Staff — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:19:45 +0000

Police on general patrol stop speeder and initiate impaired driver investigation.

On August 11, 2023, the West Parry Sound OPP were on general patrol on Highway 69 in Carling Township. Officers stopped a vehicle and after speaking with the driver, officers concluded alcohol had been consumed. The driver was arrested and transported to the West Parry Sound OPP detachment where further testing was conducted.

As a result of further investigation, Chantel Russel-Cress, 33 years-of-age of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario was charged with:

Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Speeding
Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on September 21, 2023. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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