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CTV News
5 hours ago
- CTV News
Northern Ont. RIDE check leads to impaired, drug possession charges
A blurred image of an Ontario Provincial Police vehicle to simulate impairment released on social media by the Manitoulin OPP detachment. (File Photo/Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook) A 58-year-old Brantford man is facing multiple charges, including impaired driving and drug possession, following a traffic stop in Espanola over the weekend. Members of Ontario Provincial Police's Manitoulin detachment conducted a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check at the intersection of Highway 6 and Old Webbwood Road. A vehicle came through the check area at about 11 p.m. on July 19, police said in a news release. Officers initiated an investigation after a vehicle passed through the checkpoint, leading to multiple charges for the driver. The accused has been charged with two counts of drug possession, operation while prohibited and impaired driving along with a charge for driving with open alcohol in the vehicle. He is scheduled to appear in court in Espanola on Sept. 22. This incident marks the 96th impaired driving arrest handled by the Manitoulin OPP so far this year. In addition to the charges, under provincial legislation, the motorist also received 90-day driver's licence suspension and the vehicle involved was impounded for seven days at the owner's expense. Authorities continue warn against impaired driving In the news release, OPP emphasized that no amount of alcohol or drugs is safe for drivers and urged the public to report suspected impaired drivers. 'Make the Call' Report impaired drivers Ontario Provincial Police are urging the public to report suspected impaired drivers. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) 'If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways, or trails, don't hesitate to 'Make the Call' and dial 911,' said police. 'Your phone call could save someone's life.'
CTV News
18 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
Union stops in Espanola, Ont., to warn of ‘Trojan horse' of private heath care
A a symbol from Greek mythology was used Friday in Espanola as part of a campaign about the perils of privatization in health care. The union that represents hospital workers across the province is used a symbol from Greek mythology Friday in Espanola to drive home its campaign about the perils of privatization in health care. Despite inclement weather, the 15-foot wooden Trojan horse still carried its message outside the Espanola Hospital. Espanola Trojan horse Despite inclement weather, the 15-foot wooden Trojan horse still carried its message warning of private care outside the Espanola Hospital. (Photo from video) 'Doug Ford has said privatization will be a gift to alleviate the crisis that we're having in the health care system and we're really saying it's destroying the health care system,' said Kevin Cook of CUPE's Ontario Council of Hospital Unions. 'It's not going to help.' The province-wide campaign uses the Trojan horse symbol to warn about what it calls a false promise from the government. The governing Conservatives have said privatized surgeries is a solution to long wait times. But the union said privatization redirects money and staff from public health care, and wait times get longer due to staffing shortages. NDP Health Critic France Gelinas said it's a reality she sees all too often and she said it's one of the factors behind recent service closures. 'This has been trialed in many, many countries,' Gelinas said. 'Australia tried it, the UK tried it. It's always the same: the rich gain fantastic access. The rest of us will all suffer because the number of nurses, the number of surgeons, the number of specialists are limited.' In a statement to CTV News, a spokesperson for the minister of health had this to say: 'Ontario is proud to have one of the largest publicly funded health-care systems in the world, and under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government has made record investments in our publicly funded health-care system to connect more people to the care they need when they need it. 'The actions our government is taking have led Ontario to achieve some of the shortest wait times in Canada.' The union's Trojan horse and its message will be stopping in five northern communities next week. The campaign will continue until the end of November.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Hwy. 6 partially reopens between Espanola, Manitoulin Island
Highway 6 has partially reopened just past Espanola heading toward Manitoulin Island following a road washout. (File) Highway 6 has partially reopened just past Espanola heading toward Manitoulin Island. Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday afternoon that one lane of the highway has reopened, after it closed from Birch Lane to Hopkins Road in Espanola due to a washout on the roadway. Minto Road This photo courtesy of the Ontario Provincial Police shows the washout at Minto Road. (OPP photo) 'Traffic is being let through one lane at a time periodically while road crews continue to repair the road,' OPP Const. Berkley Parisien said in an email. 'We are just hoping to advise motorists to be patient as the traffic has built up, and also to proceed with caution through the construction area as there are road repair crews on scene.' The OPP said Fox Lake Road is closed as a result of a culvert washout. And Old Webbwood Road, near civic number 241, in the Sables Spanish Rivers Township, is fully closed due to a washout. Later Thursday, police said Bass Lake Road near civic number 2174 is fully closed due to a washout. And Panache Lake Road near Brazil Lake is fully closed due to a washout. 'Road crews will be attending this location to assess the damage,' police said. Minto Road is fully closed between Davis Road and Old Nairn Road in Nairn Centre due to a washout. Road crews will be attending this location to assess the situation. 'These road closures will remain in effect until further notice,' police said. Old Webbwood Road This photo courtesy of the Ontario Provincial Police shows the washout near Old Webbwood Road. (OPP photo) 'At this time, no detour routes are available, and the affected areas will stay closed until repairs are completed and the roads are confirmed to be safe for travel.' The Manitoulin OPP is urging the public to avoid the locations and to respect all road closure signs. 'For your safety, do not attempt to bypass barricades or detour around signage, as the road conditions are unstable and pose a serious risk to drivers,' police said. 'The OPP will provide updates as more information becomes available. We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation as crews work diligently to restore safe travel routes.' Found out on social media Murray McGregor, band manager for Whitefish River First Nation, said they were disappointed that they found out about the closure on social media instead of being contacted directly. 'It's a little disappointing because it does affect a lot of our community members and a lot of our administration,' McGregor said. 'If we don't get the information in a timely manner, then we can't really let our members know through our own social media.' He said many people in the First Nation have had to cancel doctors' appointments in Espanola and Sudbury, some of which take months to reschedule. Staff have also been affected. 'We do have a number of staff that do live out of town, who live in neighbouring communities, Espanola, even as far away as Sudbury, Massey,' McGregor said. 'And with a sudden closure like this, and if they're not prepared to work from home, then they're kind of stuck with a day off type thing.' He said they have plans in place in case of medical or other emergencies. 'If it does become an emergency, which it's not quite because we still can get to Little Current for a hospital, and there is (an) air ambulance that can come out,' McGregor said. 'So we're not quite in an emergency state yet, but (it's) more of a … disruption than anything.' Real-time road information is available at Ontario 511.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Washout closes Hwy. 6 between Espanola, Manitoulin Island
Ontario Provincial Police said Highway 6 is closed in both directions from Birch Lane to Hopkins Road in Espanola due to a washout on the roadway. (File) Repair crews were expected to arrive Thursday morning to begin work on Highway 6, which is closed just past Espanola heading toward Manitoulin Island. Ontario Provincial Police said the highway is closed in both directions from Birch Lane to Hopkins Road in Espanola due to a washout on the roadway. 'Closure may last for quite some time,' police said. 'Updates to follow.' This story will be updated when new information is available. Real-time road information is available at Ontario 511.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
Police rule out charges in fatal Hwy. 6 crash
An Ontario Provincial Police officer on a motorcycle with the police service's crest in the background. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) The investigation into a fatal two-vehicle collision that temporarily closed Highway 6 near Espanola last Tuesday has been concluded by police. The crash involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle took place at about 1:30 p.m. on July 8 and resulted in the death of the lone motorcyclist, a 47-year-old from Kleinburg, Ont. Members of Ontario Provincial Police, alongside paramedics and the Espanola Fire Department, attended the scene. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were also taken to hospital as a precaution, but sustained no injuries. Investigation of the crash Following a thorough investigation with assistance from technical collision investigators and a reconstructionist, police determined the motorcycle had been travelling southbound on Highway 6 before entering the northbound lane and colliding with the oncoming vehicle. No charges laid In an updated news release on July 15, OPP confirmed the investigation has concluded. 'The investigation has concluded and there will be no charges,' police said.
