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CTV News
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Eastbound lanes of Highway 417 reopen after 2 vehicle crash in Ottawa
A two-vehicle crash closed the eastbound lanes of Highway 417, causing traffic gridlock across Ottawa. CTV's Stefan Keyes reports. A two-vehicle crash closed the eastbound lanes of Highway 417, causing traffic gridlock across Ottawa. CTV's Stefan Keyes reports. The eastbound lanes of Highway 417 reopened to traffic in Ottawa's downtown area Thursday afternoon, after a two-vehicle crash closed the highway for four hours. Emergency crews responded to a call for a crash in the left lane of Highway 417 just before Nicholas Street at 11:55 a.m. An Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson said the call was for a vehicle that was rear-ended on the highway, and the vehicle then struck the median. Highway 417 crash Ontario Provincial Police investigated a two-vehicle crash that closed the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 417 in Ottawa for more than four hours. (OPP Const. Michael Fathi/submitted) The driver of one of the vehicles was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The paramedic spokesperson said it's believed the driver was struck by items that were inside the vehicle. In an update on X, police said the injured driver remains in hospital in critical but stable condition. The Ministry of Transportation camera showed one vehicle stopped on the highway, with the vehicle facing across the fast lane. 417 crash Ontario Provincial Police investigate a two-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 417 near Nicholas Street on Thursday. (Ministry of Transportation camera) Ontario Provincial Police initially closed two lanes of the highway for the investigation, but all eastbound lanes were closed just before 2 p.m. for the investigation. Highway 417 The eastbound lanes of Highway 417 are closed at Metcalfe following a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. (Ministry of Transportation camera/website) Traffic in the eastbound lanes of Highway 417 was backed up from Metcalfe to Woodroffe Avenue. Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate the crash.
CTV News
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Collision closes Hwy. 69 on Thursday evening
A two-vehicle collision closed Highway 69 at Pointe Au Baril early Thursday evening. Ontario 511 said the roadway is closed between Highway 529 and Highway 522. All lanes are closed. West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police said the investigation is ongoing and police are asking the public to avoid the area and plan alternate routes. This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
CBC
14 hours ago
- CBC
A Quebec toddler was found alive after a 4-day search. It's a rare outcome, police say
In his 34 years volunteering in the search for missing people in Quebec, Guy Lapointe has only witnessed four cases where a child was found alive after 72 hours. On Wednesday, a three-year-old Montreal girl defied the odds. She was found safe in Ontario after an intensive four-day search that included up to 200 officers and trained volunteers, a helicopter and ATVs. "We had hope, but we were starting to think that she wouldn't be alive anymore," said Lapointe, the president of the Quebec Search and Rescue Volunteer Association. "We're still on a cloud." He noted search and rescues that last this long are "rare." Over his three-decade-long career with the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), Capt. Benoît Richard said this was likely the first time he had seen a child found alive after the 72-hour mark. "The more [time] goes and the more it gets difficult for us to find them," he said. One of the reasons those initial hours are so critical, he said, is the lack of food or water. Bill Dickson, Ontario Provincial Police spokesperson, echoed that sentiment, highlighting that the longer the search goes on, the higher the chance of a tragic outcome. "It had the best ending we could hope for," he said. No Amber Alert issued sparks debate over criteria The little girl had last been seen at her residence in Montreal's LaSalle borough Sunday morning and her mother reported her missing a few hours later at a store in Coteau-du-Lac, about 50 kilometres west of Montreal. Her mother was arrested on Monday and charged with child abandonment. She's scheduled to appear again in court on Friday. Lapointe, a former RCMP officer, believes social media played a decisive role in this particular rescue. "Without all the information from the public, it would have been very hard. We would still be there and her chance to be alive would be reduced," he said. An Amber Alert wasn't issued in this case, and Lapointe believes that was the right call. He argues the population was advised "very fast" and says police "did exactly the right thing." But not everyone agrees. The events of the past few days brought back painful memories for Amélie Lemieux, whose two daughters, Romy and Norah Carpentier, went missing and were killed by their father in the summer of 2020. "The last few days felt like 2020," Lemieux told Radio-Canada. "It was the same emotions… anxiety, lack of understanding, difficulty eating, difficulty sleeping, difficulty functioning." Lemieux had hoped the three-year-old would be found quickly and believes an Amber Alert should've been issued. She says the "overly rigid" criteria need to be reviewed. "A three-year-old child that is missing, for me, personally, I feel that her safety, her health is in jeopardy," said Lemieux. In Quebec, only two police forces — Montreal police and the SQ — are authorized to activate an Amber Alert, according to the Alerte Amber Québec website. An alert will only be activated if the following three criteria are met simultaneously: Police have reasonable grounds to believe a person under 18 years old has been abducted. Police have reason to believe that the physical safety or the life of the child is in serious danger. Police have information that may help locate the child, the suspect and/or the suspect's vehicle. The SQ's Richard explained that in this case, the criteria were not all met. "We didn't have an abduction," he said. "We need to have something to follow…. Do we have a vehicle? Do we have an area to go through?" Lemieux, for her part, believes the criteria should be more flexible. "I would've liked to know on Sunday instead of Monday that a little girl was missing," she said.
Toronto Sun
14 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
Toronto cop seriously hurt in Mississauga crash: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police badge. Photo by Postmedia Network files A Toronto police officer was hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Hwy. 403 in Mississauga on Thursday afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said the crash involving a police motorcycle and a transport truck happened around 3:15 p.m. in the westbound lanes near Dundas St. Peel paramedics said the officer was in serious condition. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The cause of the collision was not immediately known. Read More The westbound lanes of the highway were closed for the investigation. CTV News Toronto reported the officer is a member of the Motor Squad and was on duty at the time of the crash. The officer was part of a training exercise on Lake Shore Blvd. earlier Thursday afternoon, the outlet reported. RECOMMENDED VIDEO MMA NHL Canada Toronto & GTA Editorial Cartoons
Global News
16 hours ago
- Global News
Motorcycle police officer rushed to hospital after Hwy. 403 crash
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook A section of Highway 403 has been shut down, and a police officer has been rushed to hospital, after a crash on Thursday afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police said they were called to Highway 403 and Dundas Street in Mississauga for a collision involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The crash involved an officer with Toronto Police Service's Motor Squad, according to a spokesperson for the force. Paramedics attended the scene, where they said one person was taken to a trauma centre in critical condition. The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. It was not immediately clear why the Toronto police officer was riding on the highway in Mississauga or what led to the collision. OPP said the highway was closed westbound at Dundas Street for the investigation and response to take place. Story continues below advertisement 'Please avoid the area and follow police instructions,' they said in a social media post.
