Public Service Announcement

PSA - Military training in Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward counties of Ontario 

Public Service Announcement

Military training in Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward counties of Ontario 

June 10, 2023 – Ottawa, Ont. – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Residents in Hastings, Northumberland, and Prince Edward counties are advised that personnel from the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command will be conducting training in the area from June 12 to 28, 2024. Specifically, training will be centered around the communities of Belleville, Campbellford, Picton, Quinte West, Tweed and Stirling, Ontario.

Residents may notice an increase in military vehicles and aircraft, see uniformed and non-uniformed military personnel with personal firearms and hear noises associated with explosives and small firearms. Only simulated and blank ammunition and explosives will be used as part of these training exercises.

Military exercises in urban and rural environments that are unknown to our personnel leads to greater expertise that enable us to serve the national interest wherever we operate. The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command is extremely thankful for the support of local landowners and the understanding of the communities within which it conducts valuable training.

Please read the full release here.

Significant Weather Event - December 24, 2022

Deseronto Fire Department wants to remind residents to check the exhaust vents on all fuel burning appliances. Blowing and drifting snow can build up around the outside of your home and block the exhaust vent for furnaces, dryers, fireplaces and air ex-changers. Please ensure the vents are clear of any built up snow accumulation as it is important for the proper operation of fuel burning appliances.

Please stay off the roads until the storm passes. Snow accumulation is significant and many roads in the area are impassable. The Public Works Department is diligently working on clearing the roads but strong winds and blowing snow are making the task difficult. It may take a longer period of time to get all the roads and sidewalks cleared.

Please stay safe during this unprecedented storm.

Warnings about Shelf Ice.

a hidden hole in shelf ice mounds can lead to the icy waters of the lake beneath

**Safety reminder**

Stay off and away from ice mounds that form on Lake Ontario.

Lake Ontario shoreline ice mounds

During most winters huge mounds of ice form along with parts of the Lake Ontario shoreline.

They may look compelling to climb on but they are EXTREMELY dangerous.

They can break apart at any time, they are very slippery and if one was to fall into the water on the lakeside of these mounds, getting out of the water is virtually impossible.

STAY AWAY.

Enjoy their beauty from a distance.

For more safety reminders and tips https://conservationhamilton.ca/hca-winter-safety-information/… #LakeOntario #hamont #icesafety

Please be careful and use caution on lake ice.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service would like to remind members of the community accessing frozen waterways, that it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure there is sufficient quality ice to support the weight being applied (persons with and without…

The Greater Sudbury Police Service would like to remind members of the community accessing frozen waterways, that it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure there is sufficient quality ice to support the weight being applied (persons with and without vehicles). Supplied photo

Follow these tips from the Insurance Bureau of Canada regarding Ice Safety.

Use designated ice surfaces.

  1. Measure ice thickness in several locations.

  2. Avoid traveling on the ice at night or when it is snowing.

  3. Never go onto ice alone.

  4. Stay off river ice and avoid the narrows between lakes.

  5. Wear a thermal protection buoyant suit or a lifejacket.

  6. Take safety equipment with you.

  7. Avoid alcohol.

    Reference link - http://www.ibc.ca/nb/disaster/ice/ice-safety-tips

Pedestrian Crossover Advisory for safer Deseronto streets.

Based on public feedback the Town of Deseronto has made improvements to its pedestrian crossover - these include:

1. Increasing the amount of lights and the size of the signage

2. Raising the height of the cross walk signage for improved visibility

3. Adjusting back Main street parking spots to improve corner visibility

We also remind residents that by law, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield to pedestrians intending to cross the road, and wait for them to completely reach the other side before driving. 

Pedestrian Crossovers are marked by signs and pavement markings. In some cases, but not always, they may also have pedestrian-activated flashing lights.

It is the responsibility of both drivers and pedestrians to understand and follow the rules of the road.

Drivers and cyclists

· Pay attention to what’s around you.

· Watch for pedestrians who would like to cross the road.

· Stop for pedestrians at the marked yield bar.

· Allow the pedestrian to cross the entire width of the road before driving.

· Drive with caution when the road is clear.

· Do not pass any other vehicle within 30 metres before a pedestrian crossover.

Pedestrians

· Use caution.

· Make sure the driver or cyclist has enough time to stop before you begin to cross.

· If there is a push button at the crossing, press it to activate the flashing lights.

· Make sure the driver or cyclist sees you before you begin to cross.

· Cross when traffic has come to a complete stop and you feel it’s safe.

Motorists and cyclists must stop and yield to pedestrians wishing to cross, and must wait for them to completely reach the other side before proceeding.

Pedestrian Crossover Advisory - open pdf

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders to January 20, 2021.

Ontario

News Release

Action is taken to protect vulnerable populations and preserve health care capacity

TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is extending all orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) until January 20, 2021. This extension will support the safe delivery of health care and other critical services until COVID-19 vaccines are approved and widely available.

"Safeguarding the health and well-being of Ontarians remains our top priority at every stage of our COVID-19 response," said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. "As we prepare to implement a safe and effective immunization program, extending these orders will ensure tools remain in place to address urgent public health situations until all Ontarians can be vaccinated."

Ontario continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by taking the actions needed to support and keep Ontarians safe. Effective December 7, 2020, under the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework, the government, in consultation with health officials, amended O.Reg. 363/20 (Stages of Reopening) to move three public health units to new levels. This action imposes stricter public health measures in an effort to reduce transmission in these regions and avoid broader closures.

The government also made amendments to O. Reg 82/20 (Rules for Areas in Stage 1) under the ROA, which applies to public health unit regions in the Stage 1 lockdown. These amendments, which came into force December 4, 2020, permit indoor farmer's markets that primarily sell groceries, to be open. For post-secondary institutions, the amendments increase the limit on the number of persons permitted in an instructional space at any one time for in-person instruction or in-person exams from 10 to 50 people for certain programs critical to supporting the health care workforce as set out in the order.

The list of orders under the ROA that have been extended can be found online on the Government of Ontario's website.

QUICK FACTS

  • The ROA came into force on July 24, 2020 to ensure important measures remained in place after the provincial declared emergency came to an end.

  • The ROA allows certain orders to be amended, subject to criteria, and does not allow new orders to be created.

  • Under the ROA, orders can be extended for up to 30 days at a time, and the government must report on all order extensions to the Select Committee on Emergency Management Oversight.

  • The ROA requires the Premier to table a report on any amendments or extensions of any orders within 120 days after the first anniversary of the ROA coming into force.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

CONTACTS

Stephen Warner
Solicitor General’s Office
Stephen.Warner@ontario.ca

Brent Ross
Communications Branch
brent.ross@ontario.ca

Ministry of the Solicitor General
http://www.ontario.ca/mcscs


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Royal Canadian Air Force Aircraft Operating in Eastern Ontario

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

6 August 2020 – 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Throughout the year, people in the vicinity of CFB Trenton, CFD Mountain View, and a designated low flying area that extends north of Toronto and Kingston, may see Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aircraft operating for flight training that includes search and rescue as well as low altitude flight maneuvers. These activities are all related to required training or operational search and rescue missions being conducted by squadrons based at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario.

On average, the RCAF flies 393 search and rescue missions a year in our region. These missions are in response to distress calls and are often life-saving. Aircraft that are participating in search and rescue activities need to fly low in order to see what is on the ground. They sometimes move at slower speeds and circle an area more than once. They may also be accompanied by a helicopter, other aircraft, or boats on the water.

Tactical training, which may involve aircraft flying at low altitudes, high speeds, and performing turns, is essential for maintaining the skill of aircrews so they are ready to safely execute Canadian Armed Forces missions around the world, often under challenging conditions. It is important that these proficiencies are maintained in Canada so our aircrew are prepared to execute these maneuvers in potentially life-threatening situations.

Some RCAF aircraft are larger than many passenger airplanes and may appear to be flying lower than they actually are. Although aircraft within the Low Flying Area may operate as low as 200 feet above ground level, RCAF aircrew adhere to strict rules and regulations at all times to ensure safety. Aircraft flight paths are chosen to avoid populated areas to the greatest extent possible.

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Associated Links
8 Wing Trenton
424 Transport and Rescue Squadron
426 Transport Training Squadron
436 Transport Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Force
Search and Rescue

Contacts
Lieutenant Sheila Tham
Royal Canadian Air Force
8 Wing Trenton Public Affairs
Email: sheila.tham@forces.gc.ca
Phone:  613-392-2811 x5569

A map shows the Trenton low flying area August 2020 with a big red line around the area over a topographic map of eastern Ontario