May 15 to May 21, 2022, is Canada Road Safety Week, a national traffic safety initiative led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. Police agencies across Canada will be taking part to make all Highways a safer place to travel.

        Officers of the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police will be out on patrol and will be focusing on Alcohol/drug-impaired driving; Distracted/inattentive driving; Aggressive driving (including speeding); Driver fatigue; Lack of seat belt use.

        The Canada Road Safety Week is a public education and enforcement campaign designed to increase public compliance with traffic laws, and targets behaviours that place drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users at risk. People are urged to call 911 if they suspect an impaired driver, remember the life you save might be someone YOU know.

       Surgeons at Winchester District Memorial Hospital were among the first in the region to perform laparoscopic surgery. And through generous donors, the WDMH Foundation has been able to fund the purchase of ten new Laparoscopic Trays.

        Each of the new laparoscopic surgery trays provides eight to 10 instruments for surgery, including scissors, graspers, and suctions. A second tray provides the trocars or tubes that the instruments travel through.

        These new instruments are easier to assemble and clean, supporting staff and saving time, all at a cost of $97,652. 

        Laparoscopic surgery is now considered a ‘standard of care’ for many medical conditions. It is minimally invasive, has been shown to reduce blood loss, decrease pain after surgery, and leads to a faster recovery. 

        “We have been thrilled to have been able to update our Laparoscopic General Surgery Trays," says Operating Team Leader Joanne Pollock, adding,  "These new trays will support compassionate excellenc." 

        Explaining further, Pollock pointed out, "Some of our laparoscopic instruments were quite dated and this money could not have come at a better time. We were having to send our instruments out for repair, and in a lot of cases, the instruments were unrepairable. So than you for this.”

        “Hospital surgeons tell us these trays are used almost every day in the Operating Rooms and without them, some surgeries couldn’t happen,” says Foundation Managing Director Kristen Casselman,  “We are incredibly grateful to the many donors who make possible these types of equipment purchases.”

         The past few months have been challenging for our community.

Canadians are struggling as the pinch of inflation is making everyday essentials more expensive. Families are spending nearly $1000 more on groceries this year. Gas and home heating are costing more. And housing prices have doubled in Cornwall and the SD&G area in five short years. Abroad, the daily pictures of humanitarian tragedy unfolding amid Putin’s war in Ukraine are deeply troubling. In Ottawa, the new NDP-Liberal spending agreement has failed to provide the responsible leadership that Canadians are looking for. 

           My Conservative colleagues and I have been focused on putting forward constructive solutions to address the major issues Canada is facing. 

          Across the community, my staff and I have been busier than ever working to help residents navigate government programs and listening to your feedback on how decisions made in Parliament are impacting you. Our wonderful team of volunteers completed over 4,000 tax returns for local residents with fixed incomes this spring.

          I encourage you to complete my MP survey and share your feedback with me. I read every response personally and your unfiltered feedback helps me better represent you in Canada’s parliament.

          As more community events start happening once again, I hope to see you in person soon. Please be sure to tap me on the shoulder and introduce yourself. I am proud to serve as your Member of Parliament, and proud of the strength and resilience of our community.

The OPP would like to remind everyone of the OPP Online Reporting System, an  easy and convenient method of reporting minor crimes. 

        In a life-threatening emergency, always call 9-1-1.

        The system has been expanded to include the ability to report criminal occurrences online regardless of value. Online Reporting provides another way for citizens to report crimes that are not emergencies, but that fall under specific parameters, including: theft; mischief / damage to property; mischief / damage to vehicle, theft from vehicle; theft from vehicle; stolen license plates; driving complaints.

        A comprehensive list is available at opp.ca/reporting. In each case, the occurrence must not involve an injury, have a suspect or include evidence at the scene. An officer will attend, if requested.

        Simply go to opp.ca and click Report Online - opp.ca/reporting

Monday, May 16th - Are you passionate about making a difference and helping build safer communities within Ontario? During this year's Police Week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging candidates who are dedicated to upholding the law and serving their communities to consider this challenging and rewarding career path.

       As hundreds of OPP members are eligible for retirement over the next few years, there has never been a better time to apply to the OPP. Whether you are interested in becoming a police officer, auxiliary member (volunteer) or working in a civilian role, the OPP has a job opportunity for you.

OPPortunites:

Uniform Officers

Uniform officers are trusted and relied upon to assist members of the public in cases of emergencies, day or night. During an officer's career, there are many opportunities to experience different specialized policing roles including technical collision investigator, scenes of crime officer and mental health crisis response team member, to name a few.

Civilians

Civilians are non-uniform members who provide critical support to the communities we serve. There are hundreds of civilian careers to choose from, ranging from positions in Civilian Data Entry (CDE) to roles within the Provincial Communications Centres (PCCs) as well as administrative, specialized and managerial positions.

Special Constables

Special constables are civilian members who have been given limited peace officer or police officer powers by the Commissioner for a specific job or task. Special constables have a wide array of roles within the OPP.

Auxiliary Members

Auxiliary members are dedicated volunteers who are trained to assist with frontline policing operations to ensure the safety of our communities. Volunteering part-time with the OPP Auxiliary Program is a great way to make a difference in your community.

        Candidates are encouraged to visit opp.ca/careers where they can find out more information about the above positions, the minimum qualifications, as well as instructions on how to apply.

         The OPP is dedicated to ensuring open, accessible, equitable and respectful workplaces, and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities it serves. We encourage applications from members of our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, persons from racialized groups, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, those who are able to speak fluently in another language(s), and anyone committed to a rewarding career in public service. The OPP is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations will be provided in all stages of our hiring processes as necessary.

About the Ontario Provincial Police

        The Ontario Provincial Police is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 5,500 uniform officers, 2,500 civilian employees and 600 auxiliary members. The OPP provides essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people and visitors to the province of Ontario.