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Orillia OPP officer facing charges after 2022 shooting: SIU

Orillia OPP officer facing charges after 2022 shooting: SIU

The officer discharged his firearm and seriously injured an 18-year-old who fled a vehicle after a chase on Highway 11, the SIU says
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Vehicle, train collide in Severn; 3 hospitalized

Vehicle, train collide in Severn; 3 hospitalized

Three people were taken to hospital in the wake of the collision at a railroad crossing on Mount St. Louis Road Saturday afternoon
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Stay away from Georgian Bay waters during icebreaking: OPP

Stay away from Georgian Bay waters during icebreaking: OPP

Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker will be sailing in Southern Georgian Bay to carry out ice operations training on March 13, creating unsafe conditions on ice
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Impaired driving charges laid in Midland, Tiny

Impaired driving charges laid in Midland, Tiny

Drivers to appear in court March 23
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Man charged after allegedly fleeing police in Midland

Man charged after allegedly fleeing police in Midland

Virginiatown man facing four charges following incident Wednesday
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Ice breaking in Midland Harbour expected to start soon

Ice breaking in Midland Harbour expected to start soon

People urged to stay off ice in area as coast guard prepares for opening of Great Lakes shipping routes
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Area man charged with attempted murder in Wasaga Beach assault

Area man charged with attempted murder in Wasaga Beach assault

OPP say victim found Feb. 2 suffering from life-threatening injuries at River Road East address
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Penetanguishene man facing child pornography charges

Penetanguishene man facing child pornography charges

Accused held in custody following bail hearing
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Police announce warrant for suspect in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction

Police announce warrant for suspect in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction

Ontario Provincial Police issued an arrest warrant for a 35-year-old Toronto man they say is connected to the abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri from a Wasaga Beach home last year
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Tense four-hour standoff in west Orillia ends peacefully: OPP

Tense four-hour standoff in west Orillia ends peacefully: OPP

Man had barricaded himself inside a Pearl Drive home; crisis negotiator and special OPP units were called in and were able to resolve the situation
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