Port Hope Police Activity - For The Week Ending November 3rd

Man charged with theft of cellular phones.

A 30 year old Port Hope man is facing charges after two phones were reported stolen from Trinity College School. On the 30th of October shortly before 6:00pm Port Hope Police were called to the school to investigate the matter. The phones were in a gazebo located on the property prior to being stolen.  One of the owners texted her phone that was taken and received a response indicating if she wanted it back it would cost her $100.00.  Police identified a person of interest which later resulted in his arrest.  The phones were returned to the rightful owners. Gregory Vorsteveld is charged with theft and breach of a peace bond. 

Theft from unlocked vehicle.

Police are investigating another theft from an unlocked vehicle reported on the 29th of October 2017 but it is unknown where or when the incident took place. Taken from the vehicle were 6 paint sprayers and a spray gun kit.  Police are requesting the public’s assistance with anyone who has information on this or other thefts from vehicles to call Port Hope Police.  Police remind owners to lock their vehicles when not in use and are encouraged not to leave valuables in the vehicle.

Stolen vehicle reported

Port Hope Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle reported on the 1st of November 2017.  The vehicle was taken sometime overnight 31st October and the 1st of November.  Police are looking for a relative of the owner who they believe took the vehicle without the owner’s permission.  The vehicle is described as a 2013 Grey Hyundai 4 Door EGM Licence AZYX-312.

Halloween

Port Hope Police report no incidents relating to Halloween night.  The evening was well patrolled by Police and volunteer members of OCEAP (Ontario Community Emergency Assistance Program). 

Headlines for November 2, 2017

From the Northumberland 89.7 FM News Room: Here are the headlines making news today

- Hwy 400 Crash Update

- Peterborough Arrests

- Ontario College Teachers Back To The Table

- New Senior's Centres in Ontario

- Municipality of Port Hope Fire & Emergency Services Department Urges CO Awareness

Tune in to Northumberland 89.7 News for more details on these stories and more throughout the day

Food Recall: Mac's Favorites Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds

Mac's Convenience Stores Inc. is recalling Mac's Favorites brand 113-gram dark chocolate covered almonds from the marketplace because they contain milk which is not declared on the label.  

People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled product. 

Recalled Product 

Mac’s Favorites Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds

113g.  All codes where milk is not declared within the list of ingredients.  UPC 0 23637 42849 8

What You Should Do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home.  Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

If you have an allergy to milk, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. 

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country.

SIU Investigating Northumberland Hills Hospital Shooting

The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was called to Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) in relation to a shooting that occurred in the Emegency department at approximately 11pm Friday night.

Multiple Cobourg Police officers responded quickly to scene. The SIU report that two of those officers encountered a 70 year old male within the unit and both officers discharged their firearms. The male patient was pronounced dead on scene. 

A 76 year old female was located, deceased, near the male. An unnamed witness suggests she was pre-deceased by a gun shot wound before police arrived.

One Northumberland 89.7 volunteer was outside the emergency unit at the time of the shooting and noted that hospital staff acted calmly and professionally during the event to ensure the safety of patients. 

NHH Emergency department is on still on redirect as of 830 am Saturday. 

Food Recall: Packaged Vegetable Products

There has been another food recall. 

This one involves a national recall of various types of packaged vegetable products because of Listeria. 

The recalled products have best before dates up to and including October 20th and include but are not limited to: 

·        Various brand names of Mann’s Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots & Kale, Napa Cabbage, California Stir-fry, Cauliflower, Cauli-Rice Curry, Southwest Chipotle, Vegetable Medley, Veggie Humus, Bacon Maple Delight. 

·        Compliments Vegetable Platter and Cauliettes Chop, and 

·         Western Family Kale Salad Kit, Kale Caesar Salad Kit and Broccoli Slaw. 

See the following link for a detailed list and details of all recalled vegetable products: 

http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2017-10-2/eng/1508707919591/1508707922482

Throw out the recalled products or return them to the location where you purchased them. 

The recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

Food Recall: IHOC Rainbow Trout Caviar

International House of Caviar is recalling IHOC brand Rainbow Trout Caviar from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

IHOC Rainbow Trout Caviar

100 g.  Code(s) on Product: L 7040.3 IC Best Before: 2018/08/30.  UPC 6 28451 22602 4

What You Should Do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.

Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking or including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness.

Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever.  In severe cases of illness, people may die. 

Background

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) inspection activities.

October 25: Free Breast Cancer Awareness Event at NHH

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Northumberland Hills Hospital is hosting a free community information event on Wednesday, October 25th starting at 6:30 p.m.

Free parking passes will be provided to all attendees.

Please note: This is expected to be a very well attended event. Seating is limited so attendees are encouraged to plan to arrive early!

Members of the NHH health care team will come together with local and provincial health and social care experts and a local breast cancer survivor for an evening of informative presentations, interactive discussion and information displays.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 25th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Presentation at 7 p.m. 

WHERE: NHH Education Centre, 1000 DePalma Drive, 2nd floor

Guest speakers Dr. Ralph George and Marjolaine Trottier (pictured above) will discuss the medical facts of breast cancer (detection, treatment, risk, new research) as well as the personal implications, reviewing what it is like to live with a breast cancer diagnosis, unique challenges of ‘survivorship,’ treatment complexities, the key role of personal and professional supports and more. 

About Dr. Ralph George

Ralph George, MD, FRCS, is an Associate Professor of General Surgery at the University of Toronto and Medical Director of the CIBC Breast Centre at St. Michael's Hospital. He completed an Endoscopy and a Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Dr. George sits on the Board of Directors of St. Michael’s Hospital and is the President of the Medical Staff Association.  He is the Director of Continuing Professional Education for the Department of Surgery, University of Toronto.

He is the Chair of the Royal College Specialty Committee for Surgical Oncology, and an executive board member of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. He is Co-Chair of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advisory Board of Canada, and past President of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons.

About Marjolaine Trottier

Born and raised in Québec, Marjolaine moved to Ontario in 1999. Now a resident of Northumberland, she is a French Immersion teacher at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg and, with her husband, parent to a young son and daughter.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, Marjolaine’s treatment—involving surgery, chemotherapy and radiation—is now complete. Describing herself as “still recovering mentally and physically,” Marjolaine is getting stronger every day and looking forward to sharing her personal story ‘beyond breast cancer.’

INTERACTIVE INFORMATION DISPLAYS

Information displays highlighting the many local and regional services, staff and technology available to support breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery will be another key feature of this event.

In addition to NHH physicians and staff, a broad range of community partners and organizations will also be on hand to share their information. Attendees are encouraged to spend time before and after the formal presentations to visit the many information tables now confirmed.

Food Recall: Agropur Firm Ripened Comte Cheese

Agropur Cooperative is recalling Agropur Import Collection brand firm ripened Comté cheese from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Consumers should not consume the recalled product below: 

Agropur Import Collection Firm Ripened Comté Cheese

200 g. Best Before 17 DE 15.  UPC 0 67400 00397 0 

What You Should Do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die. 

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results.