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Reduce Your Pet’s Environmental “Paw-print” - (NC)—Pets love green space.
Ask any pet lover who has felt
the pull of their dog at the end
of a leash, or has watched their
cat sun himself in the rays of
sunshine.
As cities expand across
Canada, open green spaces
for both pets and people to
enjoy are often hard to come
by. Lack of green spaces mean
less unplanned explorations
in the park with dogs and
owners, less butterfly
watching for cats, and more
serious consequences for
people and the environment.
Not only does green space
influence health and quality
of life in our communities, it
improves air quality, reduces
stormwater runoff and
modifies temperatures.
Thankfully, more and more
Canadians are changing the
way they live, work and play
to protect the environment for
future generations. Reducing
your pet’s environmental “paw-print” can include small
changes that make a difference.
This summer, as you dust
off your dog’s leash or cat’s
harness, consider how you
can preserve the environment
that you and your pet love so
much.
Purina’s Paws for the Planet
initiative shares green tips
with pet lovers to reduce their
impact on the environment
at www.PawsForThePlanet.ca, and supports Evergreen,
a national charity dedicated
to making cities more livable
by enhancing and restoring
dynamic outdoor spaces.
“Purina is proud to be
contributing over $50,000 to
support Evergreen’s Common
Grounds program. As part
of the Paws for the Planet
initiative, pet-owners are also
encouraged to declare their
earth-friendly commitments
online,” explains Anil Rege of
Nestlé Purina PetCare. “Every
YES on our pet-related green
pledges at the Paws For The
Planet website triggers an
additional donation from us to
Evergreen.”
Here are pet friendly green
tips from Purina’s Paws for
the Planet, to inspire pet lovers
to make their own pledges for
the environment.
Green Tips for your dog:
• Explore the neighbourhood
with your dog on foot. By
minimizing driving, you can
reduce your carbon footprint.
• Always leash your dog in
forests, wildlife areas and
wetlands to minimize their
impact on plantlife and
wildlife.
• Use eco-friendly
biodegradable dog waste bags
since plastic bags can take
decades to decompose.
Green Tips for your cat:
• Avoid using bleach when
cleaning cat litter boxes. Give
them a good scrub using hot
water and vinegar.
• By placing a bell on your
cat’s collar, birds and other
wildlife will be alerted.
• Grow your own organic
catnip. Your cat will thank
you.
Green Tips for all pets:
• Resources are being stretched
at animal shelters. Consider
adopting a deserving pet.
• Use pet shampoo and
grooming products that are
phosphate-free to help keep
our water clean.
• Buy non-toxic recyclable
toys and accessories for your
pet – they’re good for the
environment and easy on your
pet’s digestive system.
This summer, more pet friendly
green tips can be found in the
pet food aisle or at
www.PawsForThePlanet.ca.
Warning Issued For
Sauble Mouth Park Beach In Massey - The Sudbury & District Health
Unit has posted warning signs
at Sauble Mouth Park Beach
in Massey advising against
swimming at this time.
Routine water samples taken
by the Health Unit exceeded
the acceptable bacteriological
water quality standards for
bathing beaches.
“We have enhanced our
monitoring and will continue
taking water samples at the
beach,” said Holly Browne,
a manager with the Health
Unit’s Environmental Health
Division.
The public will be notified
when the bacterial levels are
at acceptable levels.
For information about beach
water quality, visit
www.sdhu.com.
Espanola Police Report
• On Saturday July 10, 2010 at about 9:30 pm, officers of the
Espanola Police Service responded to a complaint of an unruly
male at an Espanola residence. Police attended and after receiving
information from witnesses at the home they proceeded to arrest
the suspect male for allegedly committing an assault on one of
the witnesses. The male was known to the officers as 58 year
old Lawrence (Larry) Adams. Adams had consumed alcohol, was
uncooperative during the arrest and assaultive towards police.
Once in cells at the police station, Adams continued to be unruly
and committed mischief to his cell area. The prisoner’s cell
required sanitary disinfecting and a thorough cleaning. As a result
of this incident and the behaviors exhibited by the suspect, Adams
faces three criminal code charges: common assault, Assault Police
with the Intent to Resist Arrest and Mischief. Once the effects
of alcohol consumption were no longer a concern, Adams was
released from police custody with a future court date to address
his charges. Adams is also bound by a police undertaking with
conditions that he must adhere to.
• While on general patrol July 18, 2010 at 12:45 in the morning,
an Espanola Police Service officer observed a male and female
pedestrian walking in the area of Second Street and Centre Street,
Espanola. The pedestrians seemed to have a destination, but then
they stopped when the officer drove past them, this caused the
officer to become suspicious. The officer continued to observe the
two as they eventually entered a parked vehicle and drove away.
Police followed and stopped the vehicle in the parking lot of a
business on Centre Street for an alcohol spot check. As a result
of the police intervention, the vehicle driver Dale Marshall, 49,
of Webbwood was issued a three-day drivers licence suspension
for having consumed too much alcohol before driving, contrary to
section 48 of the Highway Traffic Act.
• Lock It or Lose It
The Espanola Police Service in cooperation with the Ontario
Association of Chiefs of Police and the Insurance Bureau of
Canada are encouraging all citizens to “Lock It or Lose It”. The
goal of the proactive crime prevention program is to encourage
drivers to take a few simple precautions that will protect their
vehicles and contents from theft.
The Espanola Police will be examining parked vehicles to confirm
they are locked and that no valuables have been left in plain view.
A small notice will be placed on every vehicle checked which will
indicate what safety precautions were neglected and offers a few
prevention tips drivers can use to protect their vehicles against
theft.
Anyone wishing more information about this program or what
steps they can take to secure their vehicle and contents are
encouraged to contact the Espanola Police Service at 705-869-3251.
Anyone with information on any of these crimes call
Espanola Police or Crimestoppers 1-800-461-4899.
Espanola OPP Police Beat
(PARRY SOUND, ON.) – West Parry Sound OPP has laid charges
against an individual involved in the fail to stop for police incident on
Sunday, July18, 2010.
Adam Peter Joseph LEBEL, 23 years of age, Espanola, Ontario has
been charged with the following offences:
• Fail to Stop for Police contrary to Section 249.1(1) of the Criminal
Code of Canada x2
• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle contrary to Section 249 (1)
(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada x3
• Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm contrary to Section 249(3)
of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Impaired Operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm contrary
to Section 255 (2) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Fail to remain at the scene of a collision contrary to Section 252(1.2)
of the Criminal Code of Canada x2
Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning (July 18, 2010), OPP received
a complaint of a possible impaired driver and located a vehicle
matching the description on Oastler Park Drive. Police activated the
patrol vehicle lights and initiated a vehicle stop, however, the suspect
vehicle failed to stop for police. Police followed the vehicle for a brief
period, but as a public safety measure were directed to discontinue.
Moments later, the patrol officers observed an injured pedestrian on
the side of the road and came to his assistance.
Police again spotted the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it. The
driver continued to flee from police, driving the wrong way on HWY
400. Additional responding units closed the highway and a spike-belt
was deployed. The suspect vehicle was brought to a stop near Seguin
Trail just after 2 a.m. The 23-year-old driver sustained minor injuries
when the vehicle rolled after hitting the spike-belt. He was arrested and
is facing multiple charges.
The pedestrian was treated for leg injuries.
If anyone has any information regarding these crimes, please
call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) and remain
anonymous and possibly receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
