Police Services Board |
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
2013 Police Report
911 Goes High Tech
911 service is going high tech. The local Police Service is working on updating its technology in order to track the location of cell phone made 911 calls. City Police Chief JP Levesque says they're also working on bringing the ability to text 911. The new modern 911 service will be in place starting next year.
Great Dane Causes Commotion
It was a dog day afternoon at Prince Arthur's Landing on Monday afternoon. That's when a black and white great dane got away from his master and starting running about. Witnesses first saw the big dog running loose on Park Avenue and then down Water street and then to the marina. Eventually the owner retrieved the pet by coaxing it into a vehicle.
T.Bay Golf Classic Coming Soon
Whitewater Golf Club is going to play host for the next three years to PGA Tour Canada. Thunder Bay Golf Classic Executive Director Scott Smith says the tournament will take place July 14th next year and is expected to bring in thousands of spectators. The tournament will draw Canada's biggest names and upcoming stars in the golf world. There will be a qualifying event for local golfers who want to try their luck against the pros.
Big Private Donation For Law School
Accountant Recognized
A Thunder Bay number cruncher is getting recognition from his peers. Camillo Lento has been given an award of distinction from the professional accountants in Ontario. He will be presented with the honour at a special event in Toronto on Thursday.
Dryden Pharmacist To Stand Trial
Early Morning Accident
Emergency crews were called to the scene of a three vehicle accident north of the Thunder Bay Expressway on Wardrope Avenue near Balsam Street just after 8 o'clock this morning. The collision involved taxi van, a car and an SUV. One man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
City Getting Report On Pets
City Council is going to get a report back looking at how they can better enforce animal by-laws. The report however isn't going to include Councillor Roberto's request looking at putting a limit on the number of pets a person can own. The report will come back in December.
Man Rescued
OLG Deal Ratified
More Food For Council
City Council is going to have several more meals at their weekly meetings. They voted to allow food to be provided for meetings that start at 5:30 rather than the previous rule to only serve food at meetings that are held at 5. Meals per meeting run around 200 to 300 dollars. Councillor Rebecca Johnson voted against the move and says people should be able to grab food on their way to the meeting. Meanwhile, Councillor Ken Boshcoff voted for the move and says not offering food at later meetings might put people off from running for council.
Gravelle Playing Defence
Thunder Bay Superior North MPP Michael Gravelle is playing defence after both opposition parties attacked the Liberals over their inaction on the conversion of the local power plant. Gravelle says PC Leader Tim Hudak doesn't know the facts.
LU Gets Research Grants
Lakehead University researchers are receiving more than 1.5 million dollars from a national research council. The money will be used for research projects looking into new media, First Nations renewable energy initiatives, economic development, and weight biases.
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