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Buckle up this Easter long weekend, warns OPP

Buckle up this Easter long weekend, warns OPP

In 2023, 67 fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads were attributed to seatbelts not being worn
'Stay vigilant': Another scam surfacing in South Simcoe, police say

'Stay vigilant': Another scam surfacing in South Simcoe, police say

This time, it’s a home improvement-based fraud where individuals pose as legitimate contractors who offer services at a discounted rate
Victim injured in road-rage incident, suspect flees scene: Police

Victim injured in road-rage incident, suspect flees scene: Police

Argument allegedly escalated into assault in Bradford Wednesday; unknown man operating a Jeep is accused of fleeing the scene before officers were called
Alcohol ‘ruled out’ of single-vehicle crash on Canal Road

Alcohol ‘ruled out’ of single-vehicle crash on Canal Road

Incident happened near the Holland River in Bradford Wednesday at around 8 p.m.
'Lengthy' investigation expected for Orillia apartment fire

'Lengthy' investigation expected for Orillia apartment fire

'It will take some time ... to determine the cause and to provide us with that information,' says Orillia OPP official; tenants still out of building in wake of Sunday blaze
Mid-week RIDE stop nabs Christian Island woman: OPP

Mid-week RIDE stop nabs Christian Island woman: OPP

The 23-year-old faces impaired charges, 90-day driver's licence suspension
'Happens often': Wrong-way driver does 3-point turn on Hwy. 400 (VIDEO)

'Happens often': Wrong-way driver does 3-point turn on Hwy. 400 (VIDEO)

'One guy that was coming off the highway down the ramp, he actually stopped his truck and tried to wave them down, but they just kept on going,' says witness
VIDEO: Vaughan auto repair shop set on fire with 2 people inside

VIDEO: Vaughan auto repair shop set on fire with 2 people inside

Video surveillance shows two suspects igniting the commercial unit at about 3 a.m. on Monday
Driver, 21, charged in Monday's south-end Barrie crash: police

Driver, 21, charged in Monday's south-end Barrie crash: police

Man charged with careless driving following afternoon rollover near Mapleview Drive East and Goodwin Drive intersection
Penetanguishene resident charged after stolen vehicles recovered

Penetanguishene resident charged after stolen vehicles recovered

Vehicles were located Monday; suspect facing drug- and stolen property-related charges, OPP says