A Kenora O-P-P officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the June shooting of a woman in that city.
But the Special Investigation's Unit is questioning why it took Provincial Police almost two hours to report the incident.
39-year-old Helen Proulx was shot twice in the torso after brandishing a knife at an officer.
Director Ian Scott found no reasonable grounds to believe the female officer acted inappropriately.
Witnesses told the S-I-U, Proulx was intoxicated and in a despondent emotional state at the time and failed to comply with the officer's repeated requests to drop the knife
But in his report, Scott expressed concerned with the delay in reporting the shooting to the S-I-U, a contravention under the act, and that some officers at the scene were told by an association lawyer not to make notes.
He's asked the OPP Commissioner to investigate.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Rise in traffic fatalities over the past two years
With the dissapointing rise in traffic fatalities this year the OPP will be cracking down on irresponsible drivers over the next little while.
This year up until July 25th, there has been 163 deaths commpared to 154 in 2009 in the same period for an increase of 6 percent.
OPP commissioner Julian Fantino, was quoted as "It is very disturbing to see the carnage on our highways start to creep back up again, and any loss of life due to irresponsible driving is unnaceptable."
This year up until July 25th, there has been 163 deaths commpared to 154 in 2009 in the same period for an increase of 6 percent.
OPP commissioner Julian Fantino, was quoted as "It is very disturbing to see the carnage on our highways start to creep back up again, and any loss of life due to irresponsible driving is unnaceptable."
Harbourfest is just around the corner
This years Harbourfest is almost upon us.
The festival Kicks off this year with Collective soul on Friday night, with a local band "Random Acts" opening for them. Tickets cost $65.00. Show starts at 9 pm.
Tickets for the opening night are still availible, but you can't get them online any more, they can be picked up at: Two Bear's Marine, Donny B's and Nibblers Nook.
Saturdays line up includes: Kim Mitchell with special guests Starship starring Mickey Thomas and Asia featuring John Payne. Tickets are $55.00 Show starts at 7:30.
And Sunday it's country time with Emerson Drive Jessie Farrell & Marc Ekins, tickets are only $40.00 and show starts at 7:30.
Followed by a fantastic fireworks display at 10:30 pm.
The festival Kicks off this year with Collective soul on Friday night, with a local band "Random Acts" opening for them. Tickets cost $65.00. Show starts at 9 pm.
Tickets for the opening night are still availible, but you can't get them online any more, they can be picked up at: Two Bear's Marine, Donny B's and Nibblers Nook.
Saturdays line up includes: Kim Mitchell with special guests Starship starring Mickey Thomas and Asia featuring John Payne. Tickets are $55.00 Show starts at 7:30.
And Sunday it's country time with Emerson Drive Jessie Farrell & Marc Ekins, tickets are only $40.00 and show starts at 7:30.
Followed by a fantastic fireworks display at 10:30 pm.
Helicopter Crash Victims Identified
A local man has been named as one the two men who died in a helicopter crash late last week.
19 year old, Ethan Boucha from Rat Portage First Nation and John Tumchewics, origionally from Yellowknife but was living in North Bay, both died in the crash.
The crash happened 200 km south of Timmins, between the Elk Lake and Gowganda areas.
They were flying a Bell 206 helicopter that belonged to Essential Helicopters of North Bay.
No one at the company would comment and the investigation by the Transpotation Safety board continues.
19 year old, Ethan Boucha from Rat Portage First Nation and John Tumchewics, origionally from Yellowknife but was living in North Bay, both died in the crash.
The crash happened 200 km south of Timmins, between the Elk Lake and Gowganda areas.
They were flying a Bell 206 helicopter that belonged to Essential Helicopters of North Bay.
No one at the company would comment and the investigation by the Transpotation Safety board continues.
Long weekend crack down
With good weather on the way for the long weekend, expect increased travel on the highways, trail and water ways.
The OPP would like to remind the publicthat they will be out patrolling to keep the community safe.
Officers will be targeting aggressive drivers, impaired drivers and people who aren't wearing their seatbelt.
And if you are planning on being on the lake, remember to waer your life jacket. And cary your operators card with you, if you are operating a vessel with a motor.
The OPP would like to remind the publicthat they will be out patrolling to keep the community safe.
Officers will be targeting aggressive drivers, impaired drivers and people who aren't wearing their seatbelt.
And if you are planning on being on the lake, remember to waer your life jacket. And cary your operators card with you, if you are operating a vessel with a motor.
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