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Police advise motorists of traffic slow down in Midland (Update: march completed)

Police advise motorists of traffic slow down in Midland (Update: march completed)

Police advise a Black Lives Matter march may affect traffic flow in areas of the Town of Midland
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Mississauga man drowns in Lake Simcoe following frantic search

Mississauga man drowns in Lake Simcoe following frantic search

Police say victim 'consumed a large quantity of alcohol and an unknown quantity of narcotics' while visiting a boat docked in the area
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Midland motel manager facing human trafficking related charges

Midland motel manager facing human trafficking related charges

In March, OPP officers responded to a report of inappropriate activity towards paying motel guests. Further investigation led to offences dating back to 2018
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Painting by well-known Canadian artist stolen from area shop

Painting by well-known Canadian artist stolen from area shop

Robert-Ralph Carmichael painting titled Mountain Skies 1978 was stolen June 11
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Barrie resident charged with manslaughter following overdose in Alliston

Barrie resident charged with manslaughter following overdose in Alliston

Michelle Longworth, 38, faces slew of charges, including manslaughter and criminal negligence causing death
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Tip leads to impaired driving charges for Toronto resident

Tip leads to impaired driving charges for Toronto resident

Tipster tells police a suspected impaired driver was trying to leave the parking lot of a Hugel Avenue, Midland business
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Couple walking dog in Midland assaulted

Couple walking dog in Midland assaulted

Penetanguishene resident faces charges of assault and break and enter
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OPP marine unit kept busy over the weekend

OPP marine unit kept busy over the weekend

Marine officers conducted 24 hours of patrol on the waters of Georgian Bay and Six Mile Lake
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Man accused of approaching area vulnerable women for sex

Man accused of approaching area vulnerable women for sex

A 58-year-old man is facing multiple charges after probe by Orillia OPP Crime Unit and OPP Anti Human Trafficking Investigation Coordination Team
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Routine check leads to impaired charges for local boater

Routine check leads to impaired charges for local boater

Police also discovered that the accused was prohibited by law from operating any vehicle, including a vessel on the water
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