OPP Beat

OPP WARN NOT TO “EXPOSE” YOURSELF (North Bay, On) The season for ice fishing and winter sports is upon us and you need to protect yourself from the hazards of hypothermia and exposure.

SNOWMOBILE DEATHS CAN BE PREVENTED (North Bay, ON) Alcohol, speed and poor visibility are common factors in snowmobile crashes. Drowning is a leading cause of death, and most of the deaths occur off-trail.

SURVIVOR – NORTHERN ONTARIO STYLE (North Bay, ON) Living in Northern Ontario is fun and provides excellent entertainment with ice fishing and snowmobiling. It can also be fatally dangerous.

DON’T GET CAUGHT IN “THE NET” North Bay, Ont. Computers are fun and informative, but both adults and children need to be aware of the dangers of going on-line.

The North Bay detachment of the O.P.P. reports a very routine Friday night and has nothing to report.

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IDLING MIGHT KEEP YOUR CAR WARM ‘But will it stay there?’ North Bay, Ont. The recent drop in temperatures has made everyone prepare to stay warm and cozy during this winter.

A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO BUCKLE UP North Bay, Ont. In the winter, police investigate more minor collisions and vehicles that slide into ditches because of constant changing driving conditions. Many on these mishaps are low-impact collisions.

MINIMAL FIRE DAMAGE TO ARENA WASHROOM (Mattawa, Ont.) Mattawa OPP is investigating the circumstances surrounding a small fire that was lit in a washroom over the weekend at the Mike Rodden Arena in Mattawa.

The North Bay detachment of the O.P.P. reports a fatality yesterday afternoon.