Mike the Pike

Sandbanks Provincial Park Samuel De Champlain Provincial Park.Absolutely loved it .Its far 1 hour east of Northbay. Charleston Lake

Wow now that is one thick laker Wayne what have you been feeding the fish up there? I am yet to catch a Laker.My son knows how

Mike I have fished it a few times it has a real mixed bag of fish .The walleye fishing is good but alot are caught in the slot size. Have caught quite a few walleye here. There are some good numbers of Muskie in there and Pike and Bass are in abundance.I have been told there are some lake trout too. You want to be on the lake early before the pleasure boaters get up and zoom around there are many cottages on this lake . you will like this Lake very nice place .Have a good time.Mike

Now that was cool 188mph in 18 seconds and 197mph on the way back

Its been law since December 2002 here is more. Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Highway Traffic Act amendment will protect police officers, firefighters and emergency personnel TORONTO, April 3 /CNW/ - Bill 191, an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act, was proclaimed today, Bob Runciman, Minister of Public Safety and Security, announced. The legislation - Bill 191, Highway Traffic Act Amendment Act (Emergency Vehicle Safety), 2002 - will protect police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel whose vehicles are stopped on the shoulder of the province's roadways with red lights flashing. Motorists will have to slow down and, where possible and safe to do so, move to a lane not adjacent to the one in which the emergency vehicle is situated. "By forcing drivers to slow down and move over, we are protecting those who protect us," Runciman said. "We all benefit when these dedicated workers are able to do their job efficiently and without having to worry about their personal safety. They understand what they do is dangerous, but there is no need to subject them to additional risk." "This government is delivering on its commitment to give police officers, firefighters and paramedics the tools they need to do their vital jobs," Transportation Minister Frank Klees said. "We continue to work to keep our communities safe, with legislation that protects those who protect us." "The personal safety of our officers is at risk when dealing with roadside emergencies, issuing speeding tickets or providing assistance to motorists," Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Gwen Boniface said. "This new legislation will be instrumental in protecting Ontario Provincial Police officers and our roadside emergency partners as they endeavour to keep our roadways safe for the motoring public." The legislation will apply to all stopped vehicles, excluding school buses, with flashing red lights. Section 62 (15.1) of the Highway Traffic Act authorizes ambulance, fire, police and public utility emergency vehicles and ministries of transportation, natural resources and environment to use red lights. "Many motorists don't recognize the high risk front-line police officers can face during routine traffic stops," Brian Adkin, president of the Ontario Provincial Police Association, said. "We don't necessarily think of pulling off to the side of the highway to issue a speeding ticket or to investigate an accident as a dangerous part of an officer's job. This legislation is critical to our members' safety. It speaks to the commitment that the government has for front-line emergency personnel." Those convicted of disobeying the law can expect to be dealt with severely. For the first offence, the fine will be not less than $400 and not more than $2,000. For second and subsequent convictions, the fine is a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $4,000, six months in jail or both a fine and jail sentence. All convictions will result in the addition of three demerit points to a driver's record. The court can also suspend a motorist's driver's licence for up to two years. "We have lost four officers in Ontario in recent years when they or their vehicles have been stopped at the side of the road," Bruce Miller, the administrator of the Police Association of Ontario (PAO), said. "This new legislation will help to protect both front-line police officers and the citizens they serve. We believe that it will go a long way to help prevent further tragedies." The PAO represents 22,000 front-line police personnel. "Firefighters are frequently the first to arrive at the scene of incidents on highways," Milt Wilson, president of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, said. "This legislation will give our workers added protection, especially before police arrive to direct traffic. I am pleased the government is taking this step to protect firefighters and everyone else that responds to incidents on the highways." Saskatchewan is the only other Canadian province to have similar legislation. A number of American states also have some type of emergency safety vehicle legislation. Disponible en français For more information visit www.mpss.jus.gov.on.ca Backgrounder ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ministry of Public Safety and Security April 2003 IMPROVING EMERGENCY WORKERS' SAFETY ON THE SIDE OF THE PROVINCE'S HIGHWAYS Enforcing the law and providing roadside assistance is inherently dangerous for police, fire and other emergency workers. Emergency personnel stopped for an incident at the side of the road are sometimes in danger. Frequently, they are placed in close proximity to vehicles travelling at extremely high rates of speed. Since 1995, several members of the Ontario Provincial Police have been killed as a direct result of a motor vehicle collision when their cruisers were parked on the shoulder of the road. In the United States, some 200 police officers have lost their lives in a similar fashion. A number of U.S. states have introduced legislation requiring drivers to change lanes and reduce speed when approaching an authorized vehicle. Saskatchewan also has enacted similar legislation. The legislation, which received Royal Assent in December 2002 and was proclaimed April 3, 2003, is designed to increase the safety of police and other emergency personnel and deter those driving recklessly. A number of U.S. states also have legislation in place requiring drivers to yield the right of way to approaching emergency vehicles. Ontario's law: - Requires drivers to slow down, and proceed with caution when travelling on all highways in the same direction as a stopped emergency vehicle with its red lights flashing. If the highway has two or more lanes, the driver must move over into another lane if it can be done safely. - In all circumstances drivers must take into consideration traffic and weather conditions when taking the appropriate action when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its red lights activated. - A person who contravenes these requirements will be guilty of an offence punishable, for a first offence, by a fine of $400 to $2,000 and for subsequent offences by a fine of $1,000 to $4,000, or to imprisonment for a maximum of six months, or to both a fine and imprisonment. All convictions will result in the addition of three demerit points to a driver's record. The court that convicts a person of an offence may also suspend his or her driver's licence for a maximum of two years. Disponible en français For more information visit www.mpss.jus.gov.on.ca -30- For further information: Contacts: Bruce O'Neill, Ministry of Public Safety and Security, (416) 326-5005; James Wallace, Minister's Office, (416) 325-5982

Well that answers my question Mike that it is repeated in many ways in Newspapers and Television commercials.

Lew thats what I would have done probably slow down do that and its a fine.I myself usually pull to the left for many other reasons just a stopped vehicle or a cyclist but many motorists thought they were doing the right thing by slowing down.

If you read carefully folks its a new law which many people are not aware of.Even this guys newly licenced kids were not aware of it.So either they missed it or it has not been made aware to the public.Seriously how many of you here really know you must change lanes. If it is a new law perhaps a public awareness campaign should be put into action to avoid further injuries and prevent a fatality from occuring. I posted this for 2 reasons one so many will know it is safer to pull into the left lane but I don't want to see any of you OFC'ers get a hefty fine. MTP

Very nice Cliff looks like you worked hard .Now fill up the hole with water stock it with fish and pratice your ice fishing.

Came across this it has been sent to me more than once in a few emails. It sounds legitimate to me. Obey this Law and avoid a heavy fine. What gets me yes it is the law but to target motorists for it thats just not right . $490.00 very steep I say. Hi Friends, I just had an experience which I hope you will share. I was driving on the 417 West at Panmure at broad daylight at 2 p.m., when I came upon two police cruisers who had pulled over a third vehicle. I slowed down to be cautious, and was surprised when the second cruiser pulled out and pulled me over. Approaching on the passenger side, the officer asked if I knew why I had been pulled over. I honestly expressed that I had no idea. He informed me that Ontario law now states that when approaching any emergency vehicle, on the roadside, with lights flashing, you must enter the left lane. He then proceeded to ticket me, giving three demerits and issuing a fine of , wait for it, . . . $490! (Yes, I'm choking as I type that.) I realize I did not change lanes, but I do believe I was cautious. My message is, be careful. He said that they are cracking down hard on this because of three injured officers in the last ten days. I did not realize this was the law. Neither did any of my recently-licensed children. Or, evidently, not the 47 drivers (I counted) who broke the same law as I sat waiting to receive my ticket! ___________________________________________________________________ Hi, For my part, I saw this happen today (Feb 24th) on Highway 69 South of Sudbury, on the passing lane on the Magnetewan flats. A cruiser was parked on the shoulder of the southbound lane with his lights flashing. He had no vehicle stopped, he was just parked there. I was northbound and reduced my speed, the extra lane was on the southbound side so, there were two lanes between me and the cruiser. A southbound motorist passed the cruiser without moving to the outer lane and the Officer immediately pulled out and gave chase to that driver. I saw him stopping him in my mirror before going over the next hill. The car did not appear to be speeding, in fact he seemed to slow, but failed to change lanes and was (presumably) stopped for that reason! Ted Read the actual Law below: Below is the the excerpt from the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. relating to this offence. It is under section 159.1 (1), (2), (3),(4),(5). Approaching stopped emergency vehicle 159.1 (1) Upon approaching an emergency vehicle with its lamp producing intermittent flashes of red light or red and blue light that is stopped on a highway, the driver of a vehicle travelling on the same side of the highway shall slow down and proceed with caution, having due regard for traffic on and the conditions of the highway and the weather, to ensure that the driver does not collide with the emergency vehicle or endanger any person outside of the emergency vehicle. 2002, c. 21, s. 1; 2007, c. 13, s. 20. Same (2) Upon approaching an emergency vehicle with its lamp producing intermittent flashes of red light that is stopped on a highway with two or more lanes of traffic on the same side of the highway as the side on which the emergency vehicle is stopped, the driver of a vehicle travelling in the same lane that the emergency vehicle is stopped in or in a lane that is adjacent to the emergency vehicle, in addition to slowing down and proceeding with caution as required by subsection (1), shall move into another lane if the movement can be made in safety. 2002, c. 21, s. 1. Same (3) Nothing in subsection (1) or (2) prevents a driver from stopping his or her vehicle and not passing the stopped emergency vehicle if stopping can be done in safety and is not otherwise prohibited by law. 2002, c. 21, s. 1. Offence (4) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable, (a) for a first offence, to a fine of not less than $400 and not more than $2,000; and ( for each subsequent offence, to a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $4,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both. 2002, c. 21, s. 1. Time limit for subsequent offence (5) An offence referred to in subsection (4) committed more than five years after a previous conviction for an offence referred to in subsection (4) is not a subsequent offence for the purpose of clause (4) (. 2002, c. 21, s. 1

Hope its enough to buy your Lund Billy

Nice lookin dog he will keep ya happy for years to come

Ah Rich this guy is very nice and he has the right size rod for the season

Well my wife picked up her camera the last 2 days and took quite a few picks as our March snowstorm progressed. This is another one of her hobbies photography so I thought I would share these pics as the storm progressed Enjoy. A shot before the storm. Now keep an eye on this old 1987 BMW that belongs to my 46 year old neighbor who still lives with Mommy and Daddy and does not have a life.Anyhoo The car will show the progress of this weekends storm. Next day clean up by the owner of the dead BMW. Yes my Tent Trailer is somewhere under this pile. This is how the beemer ended up covered up.Its a rust bucket anyway. After the clean up luckily for me I have a little more room to place my snow unlike some who posted picks of high peeking snowbanks. Well thats winter folks I hope you enjoyed the pics. MTP

Marc Oh and Roy I was waiting for the famous balcony pic.

I am from the South-Shore of Montreal ,Saint-Hubert about 15 mins drive from Verdun. I willl post some storm pics later. Mike

population 3

Nice big slabs of steel.If only we had that kind of fishin here

WTG Cliff

Nice to see you get out there Scott nice colours on the rainbows.

Late April for me when the trout is open.Of course this year well we just don't know

Nice pics GCD nice not to see a WHITE AND COLD background don't take off yer shirt that could be very white also

Nanook Mako has to give up his SUV to make room for kids sure the Equinox is a fine tow vehicle but Mako is looking for Minivan opinions. I myself would prefer an SUV or a pickup over a minivan but with 3 kids who all enjoy seperate seats it does keep the peace on long trips. IF gas prices were not spiraling out of control I would be driving a Suburban or a Ford Excursion not a minivan. Not too many SUV's have the space a minvan provides. Ford Explorer,Envoy Excel,Nissan Pathfinder,Armada, all Have 7 passenger seating but barely any space for luggage.

I agree the day my wife asks me to get rid of my boat I will be gettin rid of her .