Police Beat Drunk driving suspected vision@eap.on.ca Alfred-Plantagenet Refusing to provide a breath sample will not keep anyone suspected of impaired driving out of trouble with police and the courts. An early-morning encounter with the OPP on Peat Moss Road in Alfred- Plantagenet Township earned a 22-year-old Scarboroughman a return visit to Prescott-Russell later in the month. Police suspected the man might have been drinking before getting behind the wheel of his Jeep Compass but he refused to provide a breath sample when asked. So they charged himunder the Criminal Code with refusing a breathalyzer request, his Jeep was impounded for seven days, and he was released on a promise to appear at the May 23 provincial court session in L’Orignal. Conviction on a breathalyzer refusal charge carries the same penalties as con- victions for either impaired driving or driving with a blood-alcohol reading exceeding 80 milligrams. Drug bust vision@eap.on.ca Alfred A highway traffic stop netted police a drug case. Two officers on patrol along County Road 17 over the May 5 weekend near Alfred-Plantagenet Township were doing an early-morning vehicle check west of Alfred. They discovered the 23-year-old driver had some amphetamines, also known as speed, and some items of drug paraphernalia in his possession. He is charged under federal drug law with possession and also charged under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act with having an improper number plate light. He was released on a promise to appear at the June 6 provincial court session in L’Ori- gnal. Burglars steal safe vision@eap.on.ca Alfred-Plantagenet Policeareaskingforhelptrackingdown a stolen safe. Neighbours of a residence on County Road 17 in Alfred-Plantagenet Township reportedt April 13 what proved an afternoon burglary-in-progress. Police determined that a heavy safe containing some money was taken from the house. Police are looking for medium-sized car, blue, grey or silver in colour, that drove away from the scene with its trunk open and an orange cloth draped over the safe tucked inside. The driver was wearing a black plaid jacket and a black-and-white baseball cap. His age is anywhere between 35 and 60 years old. The safe is two-by two- by three feet, grey, with a combination dial lock. Anyone with information can phone Const. Nathalie Trottier at 613-632-2729 or the CrimeStoppers toll-free confidential tips line at 1-800-222-8477.
Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*
What does this mean for you?
54 or older as of March 31, 2012
You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65
The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029
53 or younger as of March 31, 2012
Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.
The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing**
6
5
The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.
4
3
2
1
0
1990 2030 **Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program 2012
For a free brochure or more information visit www.ServiceCanada.gc.ca/retirement or call 1 800 O-Canada (TTY 1-800-926-9105)
*Subject to parliamentary approval
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