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Orillia-area veteran wanted to ‘pay tribute to my buddies who are still over there’

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Orillia-area veteran wanted to ‘pay tribute to my buddies who are still over there’

Aug 16, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Orillia’s Royal Canadian Legion is not about to let us forget, even in the time of COVID-19.

With mass gatherings banned during the ongoing global pandemic, the local branch held a small ceremony at Veterans’ Memorial Park on Oct. 22 to mark the sacrifices of those who fought in Canada’s name.

The event, which saw about 15 Legion members participate while a handful of spectators looked on from the sidelines, will be broadcast on Rogers TV on Nov. 11, officials said.

Among those taking part in the ceremony was Harold Rowden, a Second World War veteran who participated in D-Day, the allied invasion of Normandy, France.

“I just want to pay tribute to my buddies who are still over there,” the 96-year old told Simcoe.com moments before the service began.

Orillia’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony is traditionally held at the Cenotaph outside Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, where hundreds of residents gathered shoulder to shoulder to honour veterans.

Legion president Bob Thomas said the organization contemplated holding the service at the Cenotaph this year with distancing measures and limited attendance.

“But if 50 people showed up to stand on the sidelines, that would put us over the limit, and we could have been subject to a large fine,” Thomas said.

The Legion instead moved the ceremony to the park adjacent to its waterfront building, where participants wearing masks gathered under a grey sky and a light drizzle.

“It’s different, but there’s not much we can do about it,” Thomas said prior to the service. “I’m sad that we are not holding it at the Cenotaph at the hospital, but at least we are going to do it.”

Veteran and Legion member Jack Hird, who served in Egypt and Kenya, was glad the Legion took steps to ensure Remembrance Day didn’t pass unmarked.

“We wouldn’t be here (if not) for those who in the First World War died and the Second World War died,” Hird said. “And even after that, a lot of people did service in other countries.”

The Orillia Public Library plans to recognize Remembrance Day virtually by posting videos on its website highlighting local people who served in both World Wars.

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‘Significant increases’: traffic, violent crime to be priorities for Collingwood OPP

Aug 16, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Traffic, violent crime and the need to connect with people who may be marginalized based on income, race and mental health.

As part of the OPP’s overall organizational plan for the next three years, the Collingwood detachment is looking at those issues as its priorities.

Detachment commander Insp. Mary Shannon reviewed those possible priorities with the town’s police services board during a special meeting, Oct. 20.

Shannon said violent crime, such as assaults and sexual assaults, is on an upward trend, as are certain property crimes such as fraud.

“We’re seeing significant increases in these serious offences,” she told the board.

That included one reported to the local detachment on the weekend of a so-called ‘romance scam’ that saw the victim fleeced of more than $1 million.

Traffic has also increased, she said, and has been reflected in an increase of the number of Highway Traffic Act charges. Between 2017 and 2019, the number of Highway Traffic Act charges laid by detachment officers has increased by 65 per cent.

Detachment officers have also seen the impact of drugs on the community, notably in the number of deaths related to opioids.

From 2018 to 2020, officers have investigated 36 overdose incidents related to opioid use, and seven deaths.

At the same time, Shannon said, the detachment has seen the success of the mental-health response unit the Collingwood detachment shares with the Huronia West detachment, and in partnership with the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.

“There has been a proven need in our community for that enhanced presence,” she said.

However, in response to a question tied to the recent shooting death by OPP officers in Collingwood, she said that unit — which includes a mental health counsellor — can’t always be brought in during an immediate crisis.

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is currently investigating the Sept. 9 incident. Without addressing the specific incident, Shannon said when a weapon is involved, “we’re limited in our ability to involve a civilian resource to assist in de-escalation.”

The board also highlighted the need for training and support for diversity and hate crimes, and making it a local priority of protecting the human rights of all citizens, and “promotion of diversity and inclusion awareness.”

There will be a brief public input period on the OPP’s priorities and the public will be able to provide comments through the town’s online engagement site, .

The board will continue the discussion on policing priorities at its next meeting on Nov. 9.

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‘Love us or hate us, this is our decision’: Collingwood eatery not taking reservations from customers in COVID-19 hot spots

Aug 16, 2021 , , , , by shlf

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, especially in areas such as Toronto and Peel Region, and this is causing concerns for business owners in south Georgian Bay.

As Collingwood is a destination for many from the Greater Toronto Area, one local restaurant has changed its COVID-19 policies in hopes of reducing the spread.

The Curly Willow, a restaurant located on Pine Street, recently announced on social media it would no longer accept reservations from customers from Toronto, Peel, York and Hamilton, and “proof of residency will now be required.”

According to a second social-media post, a recent interaction opened the eyes of owners Linda and Mike Sloat.

“While visiting one of our other local restaurants, we discussed this with our server, who set us straight. In the middle of eating their lunch, a table confessed that they were from Peel,” she said. “With everything closed there, they came to Collingwood for lunch.

“For the 99 per cent of people and businesses complying with protocols, there will unfortunately be those, for whatever reason, that will not. It was then and there that we decided that we needed to do more. Love us or hate us, this is our decision.”

The couple felt some complacency was setting in because Collingwood hasn’t seen as many cases as other regions. However, they felt it was an important step to keep the community safe.

Linda said some servers are wearing goggles to protect themselves so people can have the “luxury” of eating out.

“We are a local’s destination and that’s who we’re trying to protect,” Linda said. “These are the people who have kept our doors open. We can’t afford to put our staff and our clients in harm’s way. We’re not being anti-Toronto, we’re not being discriminatory, it’s a health and safety issue.”

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‘A smart investment’: Barrie Public Library, residents make pitch for new ‘boutique’ Holly branch

Aug 16, 2021 , , , , by shlf

The Barrie Public Library is preparing to branch out into the city’s southwest corner. 

Library officials made their case for an expansion into the Holly community during a council meeting Nov. 9. Under the proposal, the library would open a roughly 4,500-square-foot “boutique” branch in a strip mall near the Mapleton Avenue and Essa Road intersection. Lease negotiations are in an early stage, but the site could open in early summer 2021.

The mall is owned by SmartCentres and is home to a , among other high-profile tenants.

“The pandemic may have postponed our original request for a community library in this neighbourhood, but it hasn’t diminished the need,” library CEO Lauren Jessop said. “Libraries continue to be a smart investment that strengthen community connections. We’re known for being creative and flexible, but think of what more we could do if we had a dedicated community space. As we recover from the pandemic, a library could really help build the social structure for a stronger Holly.”

The library currently operates branches in the downtown and Painswick areas. However, Holly is expected to see substantial growth within the next few years, with at least 12 possible developments on the city’s radar, she said.

This site would cost about $1.12 million to renovate, about a “fraction” of the construction costs for the Painswick branch a few years ago, and there is potential to expand eventually, library board chair Austin Mitchell said.

“Council has a real opportunity to take advantage of a great space for lease in a busy, walkable area in the heart of the Holly neighbourhood,” he said. “The library has worked hard to find efficiencies and scale back this project to provide a great service at a reasonable price.”

Operating costs would be roughly $850,000 annually.

Jessop said more than 900 people expressed support for a Holly library during public consultation in 2019. The site would likely be utilized most often by families and children.

COVID-19 has highlighted “inequalities” within the city — some residents simply don’t have access to reliable work and educational resources without the library, she said.

This new space would be flexible in design, with easy-to-move bookshelves and furniture, laptops instead of rows of desktop computers, outdoor space behind the building and an item courier service between branches.

“You have really adapted to the restrictions put upon you by COVID-19,” Coun. Natalie Harris said. “The library kind of reinvented (itself). It’s a great location. The kids can go to the library (and) you can go grocery shopping. It’s definitely needed.”

Funding for the proposed branch will be discussed during the city’s upcoming 2021 budget deliberations.

“Whatever our assumptions around the interest of our residents in a facility or service, we’re often surprised by how many people use it,” Mayor Jeff Lehman said. “We know there’s interest. The physical space creates more demand.”

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New cases of school-related COVID-19 in Barrie and Innisfil

Aug 16, 2021 , , , , by shlf

There are new cases of COVID-19 in Barrie and Innisfil elementary schools.

Alcona Glen Elementary School in Innisfil has confirmed one case of COVID-19. One classroom is closed. The school is open. 

W.C. Little Elementary School in Barrie has one case of COVID-19. There are no classrooms closed. The school is open. 

These locations are reporting the same caseload as Wednesday (Dec. 2):

One student at East Oro Public School in Oro-Medonte has tested positive for COVID-19. One classroom is closed. The school is open. 

Portage View Public School in Barrie has confirmed one student case of COVID-19. The case involves a student. One classroom is closed. The school is open. 

Steele Street Public School in Barrie has three confirmed cases. One classroom is closed. The school is open. 

Banting Memorial High School in Alliston has three cases of COVID-19. Three classrooms are closed. The school is open. 

Bear Creek Secondary School has one case of COVID-19. There are no classrooms closed. The school is open. 

Eastview Secondary School in Barrie has one student case of COVID-19. There is one classroom closed. 

There are two students with COVID-19 connected to Innisdale Secondary School in Barrie. Two classrooms are closed.

Nantyr Shores Secondary School in Innisfil reports one student case of COVID-19. One classroom is closed. The school is open. 

Twin Lakes Secondary School in Orillia has one student case of COVID-19. One classroom is closed. The school is open. 

St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School in Barrie has one student case of COVID-19. One classroom is closed. The school is open.

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School in Barrie has one case of COVID-19. There are no classrooms closed. 

St. Paul’s Catholic School in Alliston has one student case of the virus. One classroom is closed. 

St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School in Barrie has seven cases. These cases involve students and staff. Five classrooms are closed. An outbreak was declared here on Nov. 23. The outbreak is active. 

The Government of Ontario lists two cases of COVID-19 at the Simcoe County District School Board education centre in Midhurst. Two staff members have tested positive.

There is one case of COVID-19 at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board office in Barrie. A staff member has tested positive for the virus. 

These locations have less cases than Wednesday (Dec. 2)

An outbreak of the virus was declared at Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School in Angus on Nov. 15. The outbreak is active. There are now zero cases at this location. 

Reporter’s note: Simcoe.com can only report whether the case is a student or a teacher when the information is available on the province’s website.

 

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Cocaine, pistols and vehicles seized in Innisfil, Tay Township drug raid

Aug 16, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Southern Georgian Bay OPP have released at Friday Harbour Resort and two Tay Township homes Dec. 3.

Officers called in the tactical response unit and emergency response team to search a Friday Harbour condo on Sea Ray Avenue, and a home on Old Fort Road and Lumber Road in Tay Township at 6 a.m.

Once inside, officers seized 2.5 kilograms of cocaine, one kilogram of phenacetin (a analgesic and fever-reducing drug), 174 grams of cannabis resin, a 9-mm Norinco semi-automatic pistol, a 9-mm Smith and Wesson semi-automatic pistol, 164 rounds of ammunition and $55,195 in cash.

They also seized drug trafficking paraphernalia, a 2015 BMW sedan and 2006 Dodge Ram pickup truck.

A 27-year-old Innisfil man and 26-year-old Innisfil woman were charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, two counts each of unauthorized possession of a firearm, knowing the possession was unauthorized, possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, possession of a firearm obtained by crime, and careless storage of a firearm and ammunition. They were also charged with possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling.

They were both held for a Dec. 4 video bail hearing.

A 27-year-old Tay Township man was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime. He was given a future court date in Midland.

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New hand sanitizer recalls bring Health Canada list to more than 80

Aug 13, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Three new hand sanitizers, as well as several from the brand Bio Life Sciences Corp., are the latest to be added to Health Canada’s growing list of recalls. 

Since June, Health Canada has recalled more than 80 types of hand sanitizers that contain ethanol or denaturants that are not permitted for use in these products in Canada.

The agency recommends people with the following sanitizers discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor if they are experiencing any health issues.

On Oct. 28, all Daily Shield hand sanitizer products under the brand Bio Life Sciences Corp. were recalled for containing methanol, as well as not containing the recommended ethanol content, which is necessary to effectively kill off germs and bacteria.

As well, one of the Daily Shield hand gel products (labelled with NPN 80098979, Lot 6942, and an expiry of May 2023) was previously identified as counterfeit, on Oct. 18.

On Oct. 19, three additional sanitizers were added to the agency’s regularly updated recall list:

• Birds & Bees Distillery 70% Ethyl Alcohol by Birds & Bees Winery Inc. (all lot numbers not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Pure Essentials Lavender and Sage Hand Spray with Denatured Ethanol by Pure Essentials Inc. (all lot numbers contain methanol and ethyl acetate)

• Pure Essentials Orange and Niaouli Hand Spray with Denatured Ethanol by Pure Essentials Inc. (all lot numbers contain methanol and ethyl acetate)

The remainder of the brands on Health Canada’s recall list are noted below:

• 204 Hand Sanitizer by 204 Spirits Inc. (not authorized for sale in Canada; all lot numbers not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Adclean (Technical) by Adfast Canada Inc. (lot numbers 200423-114854 and 200505-114929 contain ethyl acetate)

• Agape Hand Sanitizer by Formula A Inc. (lot number 080620 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

•Aktif Antiseptique instantané pour les mains by Laboratoire Hygienex Inc. (lot number 189665189574 contains ethyl acetate)

• Alco-Klean / Magiechem Inc. – Assainisseur À Base D’Éthanol 80%V/V by Magiechem Inc. (lot numbers 16679-200421 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Alcohol Hand Rub by After Dark Distillery Ltd. (Batch #3, 4 and 5 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Ascencia Désinfectant pour les mains by Arclay Natural Technologies (lot number EN142 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Avery Essentials Hand Sanitizer by Universal Consumer Brands (lot numbers 20E31A, 20C30A, 20D19A, 20E08A, 20E01A not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Bath Springs by South Ridge Packing Co. Ltd. (lot numbers 20200418, 20200421, 20200422, 20200423, 20200424, 20200427, 20200428, 20200429, 20200430, 2020050, 20200504, 20200505, 20200507, 20200513, 20200514, 2020060, 20200608 not authorized to contain technical grade ethanol)

• Biogel by Groupe Savon Olympics, Inc. (lot numbers 0D991, 0D992, 0D963, 0D964, 0E998, 0E997, 0E994 contain ethyl acetate)

• BioOrigin Pure Hands Antibacterial Hand Gel by Mineral Origin Inc. (lot numbers 12020, 12720-2, 14020, 14320, 09920, 10020, 10520, 10620, 11120, 11220, 12020, 12720, 13320, 14020, 14620 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• BioVectra Sanitizer by BioVectra, Inc. (lot numbers 53473, 53999 contain ethyl acetate)

• Biovectra Hand Sanitizer – Topical Gel by BioVectra, Inc. (lot numbers 53491, 53509, 53518, 53583, 53815, 53875, 53833, 53948 contain ethyl acetate)

• Blindman Brewing Hand Sanitizer by Blindman Brewing Inc. (lot numbers S-20200426, S-20200427, S-20200427-2, S-20200428, S-20200501-1, S-20200501-2, S-20200504, S-20200515, S-20200530, S-20200606, S-20200812 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Clean & Green Hand Sanitizer Gel by Hope, Grace and Healing, DBA HgH Integrative Aromatics (lot numbers 00158, 00161 contain methanol, ethyl acetate)

• Clean Freak by Tri Natural Mfg. (lot numbers HS2006, HS2007, HS2012, HS2013, HS2014

HS2015, HS2016, HS2017, HS2018 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Dash Vapes Hand Sanitizer by DashVapes Inc. (lot number 1258969 contains ethyl acetate)

• Defend Gel Hand Sanitizer by Corporate Facility Supply, Inc. (lot numbers 20132, 20136, 20140 contain ethyl acetate)

• Dermogen by Inter Cosmetiques Inc. (lot numbers J20HG001, J20HG002, J20HG003, J20HG004, J20HG005, J20HG006, J20HG007, J20HG008, J20HG009, J20HG010, J20HG011, J20HG012, J20HG013, J20HG014 contain ethyl acetate)

• Désinfectant Mousseux Pour les Mains by Solutions Enviro-Formula, Inc. (lot numbers PFFM02200610, PFFM01200610, PFFM03200610, PFFM01200608, PFFM02200605 contain ethyl acetate)

• Désinfectant pour les mains à base d’éthanol 70% by Duvernois (lot numbers 200414, 200414A, 20005195, 20005475, 20005478, 20005479, 20005848, 20005849, 20005850, 20006018, 20006019, 20006020, 20005193, 20005194, 20005195, 20005476, 20005477, 20005479, 20005480, 20005688, 20005693, 20006022, 20006023, 20006026 20006027 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Eltraderm Hand Sanitizer – 70% Ethyl Alcohol by Eltraderm Limited (lot number 0217 contains ethyl acetate)

• eSafe by Groupe Enov, Inc. (lot numbers 20-115, 20-120, 20-121, 20-125, 20-126, 20-181 contain methanol)

• Facility Plus Complete Facility Services-Hand Sanitizer 70% Alcohol by The A&J Power Group Inc., DBA Facility Plus (lot number 07222 contains ethyl acetate)

• Farmessentials Hand Sanitizer by Tri Natural Mfg. (lot numbers HS2008, HS2009, HS2010 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Frid + Russell Hand Sanitizer by Green Dolphin Systems Corp. (all lot numbers contain ethyl acetate)

• Gal Hand Sanitizer by GAL Aviation Inc. (lot numbers HS0105, HS0405, HS0505, HS0605, HS0705, HS0805, HS1105, HS1205, HS0206, HS0306 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Gel 700 Hand Sanitizer by Nature’s Own Cosmetic Company Inc. (lot numbers L00521024, L00521025, L00525006, L00527003, L00528001, L00530003, L00525016, L00526003, L00526011, L00527001, L00528011, L00530002, L00531002, L00515003 contain ethyl acetate)

• Gel 700 Hand Sanitizer by Nature’s Own Cosmetic Company Inc. (lot numbers L00420003, L00425001, L00427007, L00501001, L00512004 contain methanol and ethyl acetate)

• Gel Antiseptique Pour Les Mains by Mégalab Inc. (lot numbers 5135, 5137, 5138, 5139, 5142, 5144, 5149, 5151, 5152, 5160 contain ethyl acetate)

• Gel d’alcool pour les mains avec émollients, 70% alcool éthylique by Sanix (contains methanol)

• Gel désinfectant pour les mains by Solutions Enviro-Formula, Inc. (lot numbers PFGA20052201, PFGA1200512, PFFG01200604, PFFG01200529, PFFG02200525, PFFG04200527 contain ethyl acetate)

• Gentle Hand Sanitizer With Aloe by Angel Cosmoceuticals, Inc. (lot numbers N753-01, N753-02, N753-03, N753-04, N753-05, N753-06 contain ethyl acetate)

• Germ Eliminator by DBA Donview Manufacturing (lot numbers 150301, 150302 contain methanol)

• Germ Eliminator by DBA Donview Manufacturing (lot number 150304 contains ethyl acetate)

• Germzero by Flash Beauté Inc. (lot number 243601 contains ethyl acetate)

• Hand Sanitizer by Contract Packaging Distributions Inc. (lot numbers 8613026, 8613042, 8613048, 8613055, 8613057, 8613058, 8613061, 8613064, 8613066 contain ethyl acetate)

• Hand Sanitizer by JIS Enterprises Inc. (lot numbers 11042020, 16042020, 21042020, 23042020 contain ethyl acetate)

• Hand Sanitizer Alco-San by Crown Chemical Products Inc. (lot numbers 03130, 03310, 04070, 51420-20, 51420-21, 51520-20 contain ethyl acetate)

• Hand Sanitizer Désinfectant pour les mains by Walker Emulsions Ltd. (lot number 210061 contains ethyl acetate)

• Hand Sanitizer Mano-San by Shifaah Health (lot number 04070 contains ethyl acetate)

• Healthcare Plus Sanitizing Hand Gel by The Color Group, Division of Canadian Custom Packaging (lot numbers 024002, 024012, 024022, 021032, 024042, 024072, 024082, 024092, 024003 contain ethyl acetate)

• Helping Hands Ethanol Sanitizer 72% by Porter’s Tonic Inc. (lot numbers 10001,

10002,10003 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Holistic Living 70% Alcohol Disinfectant Antiseptic by Lusty Libation, Inc. (lot number ISO007 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Isogel by Lalema Inc. (lot number 5900 0004 contains ethyl acetate)

• Kleen RX Hand Sanitizer Gel by Spa Dent, Inc. (lot number 2010810 contains ethyl acetate)

• KS-Progel Plus by Delta Pharma Inc. (lot number 200417 contains ethyl acetate)

• Last Best Brewing and Distilling Hand Sanitizer by Last Best Brewing and Distilling, Inc. (lot number 001 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Manogel by Constant America (lot numbers 04291, 04292, 04293, 04295, 04301, 04321 contain methanol)

• Manogel by Constant America (lot number 04351 contains ethyl acetate)

• MB Hand Sanitizer by Multi-Blend Ltd. (lot numbers May 5, 2020; May 6, 2020; May 11, 2020; May 12, 2020; May 14, 2020; May 19, 2020; May 28, 2020; June 3, 2020; June 16, 2020 contain ethyl acetate)

• Med Clean Hand Sanitizer by Brands International Corporation (lot number 20100001 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Nomad Hand Sanitizer (Lemongrass) by Rocky Mountain Soap Company (lot numbers 04092001 to 06082001 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Noteworthy Handrub by The Dubh Glas Distillery Inc. (lot numbers 20200417, 20200529 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Opti-Max Opti-Pure by Brands International Corporation (lot number 20100001 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Protectenol Hand Sanitizer by Applied Lubrication Technology Inc. (some lot numbers are missing risk statements)

• Protectenol Hand Sanitizer Liquid by Applied Lubrication Technology (lot numbers 20-070, 20-083, 20-366, 20-367, 20-368, 20-369, 20-370, 20-371, 20-372, 20-373 contain ethyl acetate)

• Purify Hand Sanitizer and Antibacterial Spray by Prairie Potions (contains methanol)

• Purus by Pharmalab, Inc. (lot numbers B010454, B010486, B010534, B010535, B010591, B010592, B010593, B010594, B010595, B010596, B010915, B010975, B010981 contain methanol)

• Sanatouch by Bio Organic Solutions Corp. (lot number 200409-1 contains ethyl acetate)

• Sanify Hand Sanitizer by Lusty Libation, Inc. (lot numbers LotSan005, LotSan006, LotSan007, LotSan008 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Sanilabs Hand Sanitizer 70% Ethanol by Sanilabs Inc. (lot numbers 6069, 6075 contain ethyl acetate)

• Sanitagel by Jefo Nutrition, Inc. (lot numbers 07820R414, 08520R414, 08720R414, 09020R414, 09320R414 contain methanol)

• Septeeze by Les Produits Ultrapro, Inc. (lot numbers 0155505, 0155405, 0155805, 0156505 contain ethyl acetate)

• Smart Care by R&D Technical Solutions Ltd. (lot numbers 005154, 005155 contain ethyl acetate)

• Solution Hydro-Alcoolique Pour Les Mains by 9376-5576 Québec Inc., DBA Les Produits PGM (lot number 03-06-22 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• Tekare Instant Hand Cleanser Gel by TEKPolymer Inc. (containing ethyl acetate)

• Tidol Hand Sanitizer 70% by Tidol Corporation (lot number 7080 contains ethyl acetate)

• Upstreet Do Gooder Hand Sanitizer 65% by Upstreet Craft Brewing (lot numbers A, B contain ethyl acetate)

• Upstreet Do Gooder Hand Sanitizer 80% by Upstreet Craft Brewing (lot number C contains ethyl acetate)

• Vima-San by Crown Chemical Products, Inc. (lot numbers 02200, 02270, 03130, 03310 contain ethyl acetate)

• Vima-San Hand Sanitizer by Green Dolphin Systems Corp. (all lot numbers contain ethyl acetate)

• Visibly Clean Hand Sanitizer by Brands International Corporation (all lot numbers not authorized for sale in Canada)

• Vitalpur by Laboratoire Capillaire Guy Décaux (lot numbers 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 contain ethyl acetate)

• Walker Emulsions Hand Sanitizer by Walker Emulsions Ltd. (lot number 209638 contains ethyl acetate)

• Weltel Hand Sanitizer by Tri Natural Mfg. (lot number HS2005 not authorized to contain technical-grade ethanol)

• X-Pure Vert-2-Go Gel by Wood Wyant Inc. (lot numbers 109832, 309132, 408732, 208732, 109732, 109232 contain ethyl acetate)

For a full list of Health Canada-approved products, visit .

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Essa man charged with breaking into vehicles near forests, construction trailer

Aug 13, 2021 , , , , by shlf

The Nottawasaga OPP detachment has arrested a local man who is allegedly responsible for breaking into vehicles in Essa and the Barrie area.

The 32-year-old man was arrested after police searched a home in Essa Township on Oct. 28.

Police said the man stole numerous items, including credit cards, from vehicles throughout September that were parked outside the County of Simcoe forests in Essa Township, and also forests in the Barrie area.

Police said the credit cards were used to purchase items at stores in Barrie. In one case, the suspect was seen using a stolen card and pawning a stolen item at a pawn shop.

Police also obtained security footage of the man breaking into a construction trailer in Essa Township.

He was charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, one count of use of credit card, one count of theft under $5,000 from a vehicle, one count of trafficking in stolen goods under $5,000, and one count of fraud under $5,000.

He was released on a promise to appear for a future court date.

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Revitalized Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce focused on promoting business, building community pride

Aug 13, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Cathy Tait took over the Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce with the goal of reinvigorating the organization.

Over the last 18 months, she says she has been working to significantly increase the value the Chamber provides its members.

“My mission over the last year-and-a-half has been to prove to members that there is real value in a chamber of commerce membership,” said Tait. “We have focused on a lot of marketing, a lot of promotional activity and have really been trying to drive awareness of the local communities and our businesses.”

Since arriving in Midland in early 2019, Tait has focused on improving communication with members, offering informational resources such as professional development workshops and webinars, and working to promote member businesses and the community as whole.

“We are really trying to build that community pride and community spirit,” said Tait.

Social media has been a big part of that. The chamber of commerce has upped its social-media presence and is using it to share beautiful photos of the area, highlight the region’s diverse history and feature local business owners.

The chamber has created and shared close to 100 videos of local businesses, detailing what they offer and how they’ve adapted during the pandemic.

“We want to introduce business owners and entrepreneurs to the community, so people can put a face to the name,” said Tait. 

A variety of new partnerships have also been developed with organizations such as the Heart of Georgian Bay, Tourism Simcoe County and neighbouring chambers of commerce.

When the pandemic hit, Tait began using the partnerships to ensure members had all the information they needed to survive the economic shutdown. Biweekly newsletters were sent out containing information on government supports and programs, and weekly webinars provided information on finance, marketing, social media and more.

“The work we are doing has definitely been noticed and appreciated,” said Tait.

The chamber of commerce office, located at , has been transformed into a business information centre. Tait relocated the office down to the building’s main floor in order to be more accessible to visitors and the business community.

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BEHIND THE CRIMES: Who murdered 28-year-old Kara Lynn Clark?

Aug 13, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Nearly three-and-a-half-years have passed since Eva Clark last saw or spoke with her younger sister.

In one of their last phone conversations, Eva’s sister, Kara Lynn Clark, said she found a grey strand in her hair just a couple days after celebrating her 28th birthday on May 11, 2017.

“She was a little bit upset about that,” Clark chuckled.

Two months later, Kara was dead — murdered and her body left to the elements. On the afternoon of July 21, 2017, Kara’s body was found in the brush near a creek on Castlemore Road in Brampton.

Her employer had reported her missing three days earlier.

“We found out she had been missing for two or three days at that point and then it was pretty much the next day, was when we were told they found her body,” recalled her sister.

Clark and her mother travelled eight hours from Timmins to get Kara’s body, only to learn three days later her remains were already on the way back to Timmins.

An autopsy revealed Kara, whom her sister described as “shy and quiet” and having “a strong connection with children and animals,” had obvious signs of trauma. Police started a homicide investigation.

Despite the Peel Regional Police investigation, nobody has been arrested or charged to date.

Today, police said all possible investigative leads have been “exhausted” and the case is now classified as “pending further information.”

“This means that investigators will act on any new information in relation to this investigation as it is received,” said Cst. Bancroft Wright.

In the weeks and months following Kara’s death, little information was publicly released. Police did not share details about potential leads or suspects. Only a single release identifying Kara’s body was published by the force.

According to police, “any leads or references to persons of interest would not be shared with general public unless investigators feels it necessary.”

Cause of death has not been shared with the public or family, Clark said.

“They said essentially, (revealing the cause of death) will entrap whoever caused it; it’s a key piece of evidence for them,” said Clark.

The family has some indication of what happened, but no concrete answers.

Since Kara was found with “little to no hair,” the family believed she may have been scalped. However, that theory on the condition of her hair was debunked by investigators.

Kara had recently moved from Timmins to Brampton and was working at a recycling facility. According to Clark, she was living with a boyfriend she met at work.

Clark said during that last phone call with her sister, Kara revealed she had a fight with her boyfriend.

Clark said police were called and charges laid.

Police said there are separate reports in which both Kara and her boyfriend were charged in relation to domestic related incidents, but they would not confirm if the incidents took place during the days leading up to Kara’s murder.

Now, Clark is beginning to wonder if police took Kara’s missing persons report seriously enough. Clark said she and her family were told when Kara’s boss called police to report her missing, the officer didn’t seem to understand the urgency.

It was very strange for Kara to miss a day at work and her boss was adamant to police that it was “completely out of her character,” said Clark.

Eva described her sister as a “shy and quiet” person who loved to sing and game. Eva Clark photo. 

As members of the Mishkeegogamang Ojibway First Nation, Clark noted the community has historically found law enforcement slow to act on cases of missing Indigenous women.

Clark also wonders if Kara’s and her boyfriend’s past interaction with the police played a role in the initial missing person investigation. Perhaps if police were aware of the fights, they thought Kara had left and was not necessarily missing, she said.

Despite this, Clark said once Kara’s body was found, a real effort was made by police to find her killer.

Eight detectives were assigned to the investigation.

“She had an awful lot of admirers, so they started narrowing down the (suspect) list and removing some people,” Clark said.

Almost a year had passed since Kara’s death when the police told her mother the case had no leads or suspects and that it was essentially “cold,” said Clark, who also believes the elements destroyed a lot or all forensic evidence in her sister’s murder.

Clark said police did not indicate they had a main suspect.

Police would not comment if Kara’s boyfriend was or is a suspect in the investigation.

Clark hopes a renewed interest in Kara’s story will get the investigation moving forward again; however, she believes there are just too many pieces of the puzzle for police to figure it out on their own.

“I think there’s too many factors; (the police) might have a piece of this, but they don’t have the complete layout.”

If there is anyone who has information in the death of Kara Clark, they can contact the Peel Regional Police’s Homicide and Missing Persons office at ext. 3205.

Anonymous tips can be left with Peel Crime Stoppers at  (8477) or can be submitted on the  website.