Carl Clutchey

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, North Shore Burea at The Chronicle-Journal

Articles

Pilot was going too fast, police claim

1 week ago | pentictonherald.ca | Carl Clutchey

A 31-year-old Toronto-area man was charged with stunt driving Wednesday night after a sport utility vehicle (SUV) was clocked near Red Rock at nearly double the speed limit. Provincial police said officers on radar patrol on Highway 11-17 picked up a Honda Pilot SUV travelling at 178 km/h around 9:30 p.m. The maximum speed limit on the route is 90 km/h. Police said the SUV's driver, a Scarborough resident, was arrested and had his driver's licence suspended for 30 days.
Pilot was going too fast, police claim

1 week ago | thespec.com | Carl Clutchey

Home News Canada A 31-year-old Toronto-area man was charged with stunt driving Wednesday night after a sport utility vehicle (SUV) was clocked near Red Rock at nearly double the speed limit. Provincial police said officers on radar patrol on Highway 11-17 picked up a Honda Pilot SUV travelling at 178 km/h around 9:30 p.m. The maximum speed limit on the route is 90 km/h.
Vaccination urged to prevent measles

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Carl Clutchey

Home News Canada Though confirmed measles cases have yet to be identified in the Thunder Bay district, local health agencies continue to promote the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to those who haven’t had the shot, as the virus continues to spread elsewhere.
Strong mayor powers too strong for some leaders

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Carl Clutchey

Home News Canada Small towns with five or fewer council members have been left off the latest list of municipalities eligible to have “strong” mayors, but some say they prefer it that way. “Strong mayor powers can be seen as a hit to democratic decision-making processes,” Shuniah Mayor Wendy Landry said on Wednesday.
Snowmobile aficionados to show off older sleds

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Carl Clutchey

Home News Canada His vintage machine probably won’t win any races, but Christian Ward says there is more to sledding than just break-neck speed. The Lappe resident’s 1960 Ski-Doo will be among the colourful antiques on the weekend when he and other enthusiasts gather at Dawson General Store to showcase collections of aging snowmobiles. The event “has been growing every year,” Ward said last week.
Farmers could be eligible for drainage support

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Carl Clutchey

Area farmers who want to be included in a group submission to offset the cost of installing new tile drainage systems for crop fields should indicate their interest over the next two weeks. Carol Maki, a project manager with the Thunder Bay Agricultural Research Association, says she needs to hear from farmers by April 25 at the latest. Eligible producers can receive up to $500 per acre under a provincial program.
Strong mayor powers too strong for some leaders

2 weeks ago | pentictonherald.ca | Carl Clutchey

Small towns with five or fewer council members have been left off the latest list of municipalities eligible to have "strong" mayors, but some say they prefer it that way. "Strong mayor powers can be seen as a hit to democratic decision-making processes," Shuniah Mayor Wendy Landry said on Wednesday.
Vaccination urged to prevent measles

2 weeks ago | pentictonherald.ca | Carl Clutchey

Though confirmed measles cases have yet to be identified in the Thunder Bay district, local health agencies continue to promote the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to those who haven't had the shot, as the virus continues to spread elsewhere. "If you or your child haven't received the vaccine, or you're unsure about your immunization status, contact your health-care provider or Dilico for support," a Dilico Anishinabek Family Care bulletin said this week.
Number of fire halls could be reduced: report

2 weeks ago | fftimes.com | Carl Clutchey

A consultant’s report says Oliver Paipoonge’s fire department could “efficiently” serve the municipality’s growing residential and commercial development through a combination of upgrading and downsizing. The 61-page report — which is available on the municipality’s website — says the department should reduce the number of fire halls to four from six.
Farmers could be eligible for drainage support

2 weeks ago | pentictonherald.ca | Carl Clutchey

Area farmers who want to be included in a group submission to offset the cost of installing new tile drainage systems for crop fields should indicate their interest over the next two weeks. Carol Maki, a project manager with the Thunder Bay Agricultural Research Association, says she needs to hear from farmers by April 25 at the latest. Eligible producers can receive up to $500 per acre under a provincial program.