WEEKLY NEWS

OPP ARREST TWO YOUTH FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT:

The Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two young people following a reported threat.

On April 3, 2023, officers received information regarding a possible bomb threat to a high school in the Municipality of North Grenville.

As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, both from North Grenville, Ontario, have been charged with the following offences:

· Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm

· Uttering threats - damage property

The accused, who cannot be identified under the terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at a later date to answer to the charges.

On April 4, 2023 shortly before 11:00 a.m., Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 416 in North Grenville. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle which resulted in the driver being arrested.

A woman, aged 42 from Ottawa, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with;

Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

Drive motor vehicle- Perform stunt- Excessive speed

The driver was released and is scheduled to appear at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

On April 7, at around 5:20 p.m., officers from Grenville County OPP responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle all over the road travelling south on Highway 416 in North Grenville Township. The vehicle was located by officers and the driver was arrested and taken to Kemptville detachment for further testing.

A man, aged 41, from Mississippi Mills, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with: Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The driver was released and is scheduled to appear at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you have any information on the above investigations or any other please contact Grenville OPP on 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

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Upcoming Meetings Council Meetings

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To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca Council agendas are available at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

• Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Council Chambers

Committee Meetings

Committees may be meeting in-person or virtually. Please see the Committee agenda for details on how to attend. Agendas can be found on the Municipal website at www. northgrenville.ca/meetings

• Environmental Action Advisory Committee – Monday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m.

• Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee – Wednesday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m.

• Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee – Monday, May 1 at 3:00 p.m.

• Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee – Wednesday, May 3 at 4:15 p.m.

POLICE SERVICES BOARD

Police Services Board meetings may be conducted in-person or virtually. Please see the agenda for details on how to attend. Agendas can be found on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/meetings

• Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.

VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Advisory Committees

The following committees currently have room to accommodate more members:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee

• Active Transportation Advisory Committee

• Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee

• Arts and culture Advisory Committee

• Environmental Action Advisory Committee

• Health Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee

Visit northgrenville.ca/committees for more information on how to apply. For questions, please contact the Clerk by email at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca or by telephone at 613258-9569 ext 171

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Community Improvement Plan

The Downtown Kemptville Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is open for intake! Funding is available for façade and signage improvements, and multi-unit residential developments. Full program details are available at https://www.northgrenville.ca/doing-business/funding or call 613-258-9569 ext. 177.

2022 CIVC AWARDS NOMINATIONS – Open

North Grenville’s Council is seeking nominations for outstanding individuals and groups to be considered for a Civic Award for their generous efforts, contributions, and accomplishments in 2022. For more information and to nominate an individual or organization visit: www. northgrenville.ca/civicawards. Hard copies are available at the Municipal Centre and at the North Grenville Public Library. Nomination submissions will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023.

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