This is a prime time of year for thieves.
This is the time of year, between Labour Day and Thanksgiving, when thieves are aware that many cottage owners are absent from their cottages during the week.
Very few cottages have been closed for the season and this usually means that things like alcohol, electronics and other valuables are still on the premises.
Last year during this time there were a significant number of kayaks and BBQs, still outside and not locked away, that went missing.
There are lots of contractors still working throughout the cottage area and it is easy for thieves with a pick up to hide in plain sight. Lock your stuff away, or better still take that which you no longer need, home.
Neighbours still at their cottage should challenge anyone who appears to be snooping around. Get a license plate or call Cancom if you feel uncomfortable or unsure.
Be safe and keep your things out of sight and locked up.
If you see suspicious activity at a neighbour’s cottage, please notiify
Cancom at 519-379-4760
or the Wiarton OPP at 519-534-1323
Another good tip for those who go home on Sunday is to put your recyclables in the clear recycling bags. Empty blue bins sitting out in front of your cottage all week is a good indication that you are away. If you are fortunate to be here all week, help keep your neighbours’ cottages safe and put their blue boxes away.
Hi there. I have misplaced the cottage checkers winter surveillance of cottages. Forgot to submit my payment. Could someone please forward the information.
Thank you in advance
Which cottage association do you belong to?
these two guys were poking around my place back on sept 3rd. one of the guys actually waves at my camera on the way out. sent the video to cancom
https://youtu.be/u8DTfBKOmEg
We are new cottage owners and often saw the security guys patrolling this summer and wonder how much security happens when we all go home and really need it?
Cancom will continue to patrol throughout the off season but they will not specifically be checking on your cottage. That is what winter patrol does. They check your cottage twice a month from October to April. They check to make sure all your doors have been locked and your windows are closed. If there has been wind damage, a tree down, a window broken, animals inside etc.. they take a picture and send it to you as an e-mail or will call you.
If it is obvious there has been a break-in, they will notify the OPP and call you. And they can contact a contractor to board your cottage up if you are unable to attend to it yourself. They will also contact you if there is a significant snow load on your roof.
Please confirm that I am registerd for the cottage patrol for 20/21.
Please check with your local cottage association.
Is it possible for cottagers to remain here through December?
Doug,
We have been in touch with the Chief asking for a meeting. A November extension is one of the things we have asked him about. He has agreed to a meeting and will arrange for one very soon. We’ll post the results as soon as we know.
Is there any official announcement about being able to stay for the month of November?
Our understanding is that Band Council will be discussing this at their meeting on Monday (October 19).
We’ll post the decision as soon as we hear.