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OPP arrest man for impaired driving after his vehicle struck a tree

OPP arrest man for impaired driving after his vehicle struck a tree

The accused was released from police custody on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Jan. 6, 2022
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One taken to hospital following Tiny house fire

One taken to hospital following Tiny house fire

20-year-old taken to hospital for treatment of smoke and fire related injuries
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Murdered Midland man 'wouldn't harm a soul,' father says

Murdered Midland man 'wouldn't harm a soul,' father says

Christopher Forrester, who grew up in Orillia, loved animals
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Area Festive RIDE check stops over 3,000 vehicles, four impaired driving charges laid

Area Festive RIDE check stops over 3,000 vehicles, four impaired driving charges laid

Police also issued 75 various Provincial Offences Act charges
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Charges laid, victim identified in Midland homicide probe

Charges laid, victim identified in Midland homicide probe

A 65-year-old Midland man has been charged with second degree murder
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Penetanguishene man charged after allegedly fleeing police twice

Penetanguishene man charged after allegedly fleeing police twice

In an attempt to flee, the vehicle became lodged between two trees and the driver fled on foot into a forested area
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Midland man charged with impaired at RIDE check

Midland man charged with impaired at RIDE check

This year's OPP Festive RIDE Campaign runs from Nov. 18, 2021, to Jan. 2, 2022
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Stunt driving stop leads to impaired charges for Midland driver

Stunt driving stop leads to impaired charges for Midland driver

Police say they stopped the 60-year-old on Dec. 15
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Four people suffer life-threatening injuries after crash between pickup, buggy

Four people suffer life-threatening injuries after crash between pickup, buggy

Five people were taken to hospital, three of which have been airlifted by Ornge
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Man killed after vehicle leaves highway, crashes into tree (update: driver identified)

Man killed after vehicle leaves highway, crashes into tree (update: driver identified)

The incident happened at about 8 p.m. Wednesday night, when the car left Highway 400 near Vasey Road; Highway was reopened at about 2:30 a.m.
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