Uxbridge Archives - Muskoka411

Orillia OPP Find Driver Impaired By Three Times The Legal Limit With Child In The Vehicle

Muskoka411 Staff — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:38:40 +0000

Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called after an early evening collision on Coopers Falls Road in Severn Township, ON.

On November 15, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP along with the Simcoe County Paramedic Services and Severn Township Fire were alerted to a vehicle in the ditch on Coopers Falls Road, in the Township of Severn. One individual and an 11-year-old child were in the vehicle when it left the roadway. No injuries were reported.

As a result, Andrea Tramonti; 43-year-old, from Uxbridge has been subsequently charged with:

Operation while impaired by alcohol
Operation while impaired – 80 plus

The post Orillia OPP Find Driver Impaired By Three Times The Legal Limit With Child In The Vehicle appeared first on Muskoka411.

Ontario Creating Urban Provincial Park In Uxbridge

Muskoka411 Staff — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:16:36 +0000

The Ontario government is protecting southern Ontario’s green spaces by creating the province’s first urban provincial park in the Township of Uxbridge. This proposed park in the Oak Ridges Moraine would provide opportunities for people and families to enjoy the area’s natural beauty, including hiking and birdwatching, while strengthening the long-term protection and health of local wildlife. Areas regulated as provincial parks can also contribute to scientific research and environmental monitoring.

“I’m thrilled to be making today’s announcement on Earth Day,” said David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. “Creating the province’s first urban provincial park in Uxbridge would be a major step forward for conservation and biodiversity protection in Ontario. We look forward to working with the public and local stakeholders to make this vision a reality for residents and visitors to get out and enjoy nature near this rapidly growing region.”

“Opening a new provincial park in Uxbridge would give families and people in the community new ways to enjoy the great outdoors all year around,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and Member of Provincial Parliament for Pickering—Uxbridge. “A strong Ontario includes a strong provincial park system, made up of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the province, that will be enjoyed for many generations to come.”

First announced in the 2023 budget, the proposed urban park may include up to 532 hectares (1,315 acres) of provincially owned lands. That is 50 per cent larger than New York’s Central Park. The province is also working with the Township of Uxbridge, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, The Schad Foundation, the Regional Municipality of Durham and Green Durham Association, to identify the full recreational and protection potential of an urban provincial park in this area. The study area may include the Durham Regional Forest, a 598 hectare (1,477 acres) mixed wood and conifer forest area, owned by the Region of Durham, and a possible 120 hectares (300 acres) from the Township of Uxbridge.

Over the coming months, the government will be conducting site assessments and evaluations to measure the feasibility of creating an urban provincial park in Uxbridge. These assessments will involve consultation with Indigenous communities, the public, local stakeholders, partners and environmental organizations, to help inform the government’s final decision.

By exploring the creation of Ontario’s first urban provincial park, the government is making progress on its commitments to ensure access to recreational opportunities for families to enjoy, while boosting local tourism and strengthening the protection and health of local wildlife and the environment.

The Ontario government’s 2023 budget: Building a Strong Ontario, is helping to drive economic growth, attract jobs and investments, and build key infrastructure projects faster. The government’s plan is also training skilled workers to fill in-demand jobs, keeping costs down for those who need it the most, and providing better services for the people of Ontario.

The post Ontario Creating Urban Provincial Park In Uxbridge appeared first on Muskoka411.

Paintings Stolen From Deerhurst Resort, Theft Of A Tip Jar Keep Huntsville OPP Busy

Muskoka411 Staff — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:30:22 +0000

The Huntsville OPP say they responded to 294 calls for service from Monday August 22, 2022, to Sunday August 28, 2022.

Traffic complaints and enforcement

Ninety-nine investigations were conducted by detachment members the past week.

R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)

Six, R.I.D.E lanes were set up by detachment members on area roadways the past week.

Impaired Investigations

On August 27, 2022, at 2:25 p.m., Huntsville OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Ravenscliffe Road in Huntsville. As a result of the investigation, Scott Macham (40 years of age) of Uxbridge, Ontario was charged with the following:

– Operation of a motor vehicle with over 80 mgs of alcohol in his blood

– Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired

– Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear on October 04, 2022, in the Ontario Court of Justice, Muskoka.

Domestic Violence

Detachment members investigated nine domestic disputes the past week. No charges were laid in relation to the nine investigations.

Mischief Investigation

On August 28, 2022, at 2:15 a.m. the Huntsville OPP responded to a call of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance on Main St. East, town of Huntsville. Prior to police arrival the male had thrown a rock through a window of a business located on Main St. East. As a result of the investigation, Jorge Lopez (25 years of age) of Toronto, Ontario was charged with the following:

– Mischief – destroy property

– Being intoxicated in a public place

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear on October 25, 2022, in the Ontario Court of Justice, Muskoka.

Theft Investigations

On August 22, 2022, the Huntsville OPP initiated an investigation into the theft of a quantity of cash contained in a tip jar from a business located on King William St. Huntsville.

On August 23, 2022, the Huntsville OPP arrested and charged, Mathew Appleman (32 years of age) of Huntsville with theft under $5000.00. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear on October 04, 2022, in the Ontario Court of Justice, Muskoka.

On August 26, 2022, at 6:29 a.m., initiated an investigation into the theft of a white, 2017 GMC Savana Van which contained approximately $10,000 of assorted tools. The van was stolen by unknown suspect(s) sometime over the previous night from a home located on Shay Rd. Huntsville. On August 26, 2022, in the afternoon the van and what is believed to be all the stolen property were located abandoned on a property off Chaffey Township Rd., Huntsville. Police said the van was drive-able and the tools were still inside.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

On August 27, 2022, at 10:45 p.m., Huntsville OPP initiated an investigation into the theft of three paintings from the Art Gallery at Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville. Unknown suspect(s) stole the paintings at some point during the previous night.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Motor Vehicle Collisions

Five motor vehicle collisions were investigated the past week. Please reduce your risk of being involved in a collision by following the rules of the road, and drive according to conditions ie: construction, weather, volume of traffic.

Reporting information to Police

Anyone with information, dash camera, or home security video footage involving any incident is asked to contact Huntsville OPP Detachment at (705) 789-5551 or the OPP Provincial Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122.

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon arrest.

The post Paintings Stolen From Deerhurst Resort, Theft Of A Tip Jar Keep Huntsville OPP Busy appeared first on Muskoka411.