Bailey Expresses Suicide Concern

May 15, 2012 at 4:23 pm

Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey is again pushing for implementation of a comprehensive provincial suicide prevention strategy.  Bailey rose in the Ontario Legislature this afternoon expressing concern about the latest teen suicides in this area.

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Bailey is circulating a petition calling on the Health Minister to immediately implement the many remaining recommendations and create an umbrella agency to spearhead a provincial strategy.

Coast Guard Cutter Fire

May 15, 2012 at 3:26 pm

The U-S Coast Guard is downplaying a shipboard fire on the St Clair River near Ferry Dock Hill this afternoon. (Tues) There was a smoke stack fire on the Bristol Bay during a training exercise.  Operations Unit Controller Jake Hauske.

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No one was injured and damage to the ship was said to be minimal.

Casino Bill Passes Second Reading

May 15, 2012 at 3:15 pm

The MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex says a divide in the Liberal caucus is allowing his private members bill to go ahead at Queen’s Park.  Monte McNaughton wants a local referendum held before a casino can be built within a municipality.  His bill passed second reading in the legislature last week and has been sent to a legislative committee for further debate.

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McNaughton tells Blackburn News he’s “cautiously optimistic” his bill will be voted into law before the session at Queen’s Park ends June 7th.

Transit Driver Assists Officer

May 15, 2012 at 3:13 pm

Rafferty Sentenced To Life

May 15, 2012 at 1:49 pm