CHATSWORTH - Drivers should be cautious when approaching intersections, especially during the winter months, Grey County OPP warn.
In winter, the approaches to a stop sign can become more slippery than the rest of the road. When approaching an intersection you should decelerate well in advance to avoid a possible slippery condition.
During a power outage when traffic signals are not functioning, the intersection becomes a four-way stop. Even when you have the right-of- way at a stop condition, always watch the vehicle approaching the intersection to make sure they come to a complete stop safely.
SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY – During the recent winter storm, South Bruce OPP officers closed some area roads in the interest of public safety. Some of the road closures lasted for days, which is inconvenient and frustrating, but driving on a closed road is not just illegal, it's gambling with safety.
During the last storm, warnings were given and charges were laid as South Bruce OPP officers encountered vehicles on the closed roads. A few motorists chose to drive around a road closed barricade and continue driving along the closed road in the presence of a marked police cruiser.
CHATSWORTH - On Sunday, January 18, 2015 at approximately 4:05 p.m., Grey County OPP received a report of a vehicle that ran into the ditch after the driver failed to stop at a posted stop sign at the intersection of Concession 2 and the Massie Road in the Township of Chatsworth.
The lone driver of the vehicle, a Toyota RAV 4 SUV, was found to have been drinking alcohol. Investigation revealed he was currently on a court order not to possess or consume alcohol. He was not injured as a result of the collision.
A 27-year-old Chatsworth man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle – over 80 mgs and breach of recognizance. He was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing on Monday, January 19, 2015. His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2015 in Owen Sound.
In an effort to provide college operations as fully as possible, Georgian's campus closure procedure has been changed to allow for the possibility of re-opening campuses that have closed earlier in the day due to weather or other emergency situations.
A campus may be able to re-open if, for instance:
· weather has improved and parking lots are cleared and sanded
· hydro, heat or water has been interrupted but later restored
· other similar circumstances have been resolved and it's safe and practical to re-open
The Owen Sound Police Service is warning the public regarding a fraud after an Owen Sound resident was contacted over an alleged outstanding debt on their telecommunication services.
Detective Sergeant Jeff Fluney stated, "Yesterday an Owen Sound resident received a notice purporting to be from a national telecommunication company, stating they owed over $200.00 on their account balance. The notice further advised that a representative from the company would be attending the home at a later date to collect the funds."
The resident contacted the telecommunication company directly and was advised to contact the police as it was a scam.
"We want to remind the community that they must always be vigilant when contacted by a company or an individual making such claims. The national telecommunications companies do not conduct business in this fashion. If people have any doubt about any correspondence they receive they should contact the company directly for clarification," said Fluney.
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