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Winter ice warning
GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca
While recent winter storms and sub-zero temperatures have brought more snow and cold, the OPP and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs urge snowmobilers and ice-fishing enthusiasts to be careful about going out on local rivers and lakes. Several streams like the South Nation River still had open-water sections prior to Christmas and the recent freeze may still have left some weak ice areas on rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. Check both the appearance and condition of local ice before venturing onto it with any vehicles or ice-fishing huts. Clear blue ice of at least 10-centimetre or four-inch thickness is needed for walking, twice that for a snowmobile’s weight, and three times that thickness for any other vehicle. White or opaque ice needs four times the thickness for any of those conditions. Heavy snow layers can slow down the creation of ice during freezing conditions, creating dangerous weak points in the ice surface. Ice which appears slushy, is close to open moving water, or marina dock bubblers is dangerous. Anyone planning to go out on the ice for any reason should let someone else know where they are going and how long before they return. Wear a floatation suit if possible, or if walking, at least carry a long staff that can serve as a brace to prevent going under if the ice opens up without warning. Parents should be aware where their children are playing outside and warn them about the dangers of ice during mild weather conditions. Anyone planning to go out on the ice should check with regional weather reports, police or the snowmobile federation’s online advisory at www.ofsc.on.ca about potential conditions.
Malgré les importantes bordées de neige et les températures sous zéro, la Police provinciale de l’Ontario et les clubs de motoneiges de l’Ontario demandent aux motoneigistes et aux amateurs de pêche sur glace de faire attention avant de s’aventurer sur les rivières et les lacs.
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Pedestrian safety warning from police
An “alarming number” of traffic fatalities involving pedestrians has prompted the OPP to urge both motorists and pedestrians to be more aware of road safety rules. The past year saw a 66 per cent increase in the number of pedestrians killed in traffic- related incidents in Ontario compared to 2015. In Eastern Ontario alone 16 traffic fatality cases for the OPP involved pedestrians, half of those cases occurring in early December before the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period. That figure equals the total number of pedestrian fatalities for Eastern Ontario in 2015. Both motorists and pedestrians much remember that winter road conditions means shorter daylight hours and slippery road conditions. Drivers should reduce speed and be alert, ready to stop. Pedestrians should be aware of traffic hazards, wear bright-coloured or reflective clothing to be more visible in dark or snowy conditions, and use marked intersections for crossing and avoid jaywalking. Stay on sidewalks or road shoulders facing the traffic.
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