The Creemore
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Friday, June 9, 2023 Vol. 23 No. 23
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Clearview man identified as homicide victim
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Janneke and Manfred Leimgardt (who is celebrating his 90th birthday) occupy their usual spot at the opening night of Music Market and Park It in Stayner on June 1. See more photos on page 7.
Smoky conditions expected to worsen The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is advising residents to remain indoors when possible and limit strenuous activities to protect themselves from the poor air quality cause by wildfire smoke. Smoky conditions are expected to worsen this week as forest fires, exacerbated by dry conditions, burn in Quebec and northeastern Ontario. A special air quality statement issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada says air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour. Poor air quality may persist into the weekend. “Regardless of your health status or age, anyone can be affected by wildfire smoke,” says the health unit. “Listen to your body and reduce exposure if the
smoke is affecting you, and remember to look out for others around you. Some people are at higher risk of experiencing negative health effects, including infants and young children, pregnant people, older adults, those with chronic lung and heart diseases (e.g. asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes), and people who do strenuous outdoor work or sports.” Short-term exposure to wildfire smoke and certain air pollutants, even at low levels, can cause headaches, make it harder to breathe, irritate your eyes, lungs, nose and throat, worsen existing heart and lung conditions, including asthma, and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. If you, or someone around you, experience severe symptoms, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
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Immediately call 911 if you think you or someone else is having a heart attack, stroke, or experiencing another medical emergency. For more information, visit www. smdhu.org/WildfireSmoke or call Health Connection weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 705-721-7520 or 1-877721-7520. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit advises taking the following steps to protect your health when air quality is poor: • Limit outdoor activities and strenuous physical activities on smoky days; • Consider wearing a well-fitted respirator type mask (e.g., NIOSH, N95 or equivalent) if you work or spend a lot of time outdoors; (See “Protect” on page 8)
A 33-year-old Clearview Township resident has been identified as the victim of a homicide in Collingwood on June 2. At about 10:45 p.m., officers from the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP responded to a call at an address on Matthew Way in Collingwood and launched a homicide investigation. As a result, police have arrested and charged Jeffrey Young, 43, of Wasaga Beach with second degree murder. The victim has been identified as Dustin LeBlond, age 33, of Clearview Township. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Collingwood OPP at 705-445-4321 or 1-888-310-1122. The OPP is also asking anyone in the area to check, save and secure any potential video evidence from devices at their homes. Information can be shared anonymously by contacting Simcoe Muskoka Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477) or online at crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon an arrest.
Smoke, drought prompt fire ban A fire ban is now in place in Clearview Township. Fire Chief Scott Davison has placed a ban on burning due to the continued dry conditions and poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke. Under an extreme fire rating and fire ban, no burning is allowed in both rural and settlement areas and burn permits are void. Residents will be notified via social media and the township website when the ban has been lifted. For updates on the fire rating visit www. clearview.ca.
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