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Drunk drivers beware: Festive RIDE campaign has begun

Drunk drivers beware: Festive RIDE campaign has begun

If you're hosting a party and someone leaves impaired, 'call police because it is more important to save a life than have a friend mad at you,' says OPP sergeant
SIU clears police after man injured in Wasaga Beach

SIU clears police after man injured in Wasaga Beach

A man fell to the ground from a second-floor window; SIU has determined police did 'nothing to cause or contribute to man's injuries'
( UPDATE: ) Black bear flees 'into safety of nature': OPP

(UPDATE:) Black bear flees 'into safety of nature': OPP

Police are asking residents to avoid the area of Harriet Street between Edward Street and Thompsons Road and keep pets indoors until the bear is safely removed
Penetanguishene driver facing impaired charges after RIDE check

Penetanguishene driver facing impaired charges after RIDE check

OPP officers conducted 16 RIDE check stops between Nov. 10 and 14, checking 234 drivers for signs of impairment
UPDATE: Armed robbery suspect identified

UPDATE: Armed robbery suspect identified

A 33-year-old from Midland is facing weapons and robbery charges
Follow these tips to drive safely during winter, urge OPP

Follow these tips to drive safely during winter, urge OPP

Be prepared for the unexpected. Give yourself some extra time if possible, and remember, road safety is everyone's responsibility, stress police
Collision leads to impaired driving charge in Port McNicoll

Collision leads to impaired driving charge in Port McNicoll

Man was also charged with taking vehicle without owner's consent
Beware variety of cryptocurrency scams: OPP

Beware variety of cryptocurrency scams: OPP

Residents in area have lost more than $1.2M to scams, frauds this year
Photographer charged with sexual assaults at Newmarket school

Photographer charged with sexual assaults at Newmarket school

Two students reported being assaulted while having their school pictures taken
This app helps police locate lost and injured people

This app helps police locate lost and injured people

What3Words allows users to describe precisely where help is needed, using three random words