Drunk Driving

A 37 year old man is facing impaired driving charges after a collision last weekend.

Officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Portsmouth at John Counter Blvd, and found the severely damaged vehicle lodge on large rocks.

A woman in the passenger seat suffered minor injuries, the male driver was uninjured and arrested after showing signs of impairment.

 

Alfred Bader Obituary

Sad news to pass along this morning, with the announcement yesterday that Alfred Bader passed away at the age of 94 on December 23rd.

He is one of Queen’s most celebrated students, and generous donors.

Among numerous scholarships, he is also known for his contributions of an international study centre, and assisting in developing the Isabel Bader Centre for Performing Arts.

Bader leaves behind his wife Isabel, sons David and Daniel, and an extended family.

 

Christmas Eve Fire

Kingston Fire and rescue are reporting a late night Christmas Eve Fire on Princess Street.

Reports say they responded to the scene near Frontenac Street just after 11pm, with the police and paramedics.

They took one patient to hospital in stable condition, and managed to get the fire under control.

 

US Government Shutdown

There is no end in sight for a partial Government shutdown in the US currently effecting 800-thousand workers.

The government shut down midnight Friday after Democrats refused to give in to U-S President Donald Trump’s demand for five-billion dollars to fund his border wall with Mexico.

There are no votes scheduled for Congress today, and no signs yet that lawmakers will return to Washington this week.

 

Indonesia Tsunami update

Experts say the challenge now is to figure out what is currently happening, and what might happen next on the island volcano that triggered a tsunami in Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 430 people.

There are concerns the ongoing eruption of Anak Krakatau could cause another tsunami, with radar data from satellites showing concentric waves radiating from the island.

Indonesia’s government has increased the no-go zone around the volcano to five kilometres, and the alert status has been raised to the second highest level.

 

Fashion 911

The OPP are reminding parents to emphasize to their kids the importance of only using 911 for EMERGENCIES, after a 7 year old Ontario boy called them to say he was displeased with one of his Christmas gifts.

Sergeant Kerry Smith says the boy made the call about 8am on Christmas day, after unwrapping snow pants.

Officers ensured there wasn’t an actual emergency at the boy’s home, and Schmidt says he believes the boy was “spoken to” about calling 911 for non-emergencies.