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Boaters not getting message when it comes to life-jackets: OPP

Boaters not getting message when it comes to life-jackets: OPP

Southern Georgian Bay OPP urge vessel operators to take safety precautions as weather gets colder
Man found dead in Kempenfelt Bay (update)

Man found dead in Kempenfelt Bay (update)

Body of unidentified man found this morning by fishermen near Tiffin boat launch; Barrie police release photos of personal effects in effort to identify the man
VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

VIDEO: $50K reward offered in 2016 missing woman investigation

A resident of Etobicoke at the time of her disappearance, Karen Thompson lived somewhat of a transient lifestyle, OPP said
Impaired driving charges laid in Midland, Tay

Impaired driving charges laid in Midland, Tay

Police charge Hamilton, Penetanguishene residents after receiving reports of impaired driving
OPP canines put best paws forward for fundraising calendar

OPP canines put best paws forward for fundraising calendar

Proceeds from 2023 calendar will support Friends of the OPP Museum, OPP Youth Foundation
OPP asks businesses to beware of spear phishing fraud

OPP asks businesses to beware of spear phishing fraud

Spear phishing is one of the most common and dangerous scams currently used to swindle businesses and organizations, police say
OPP remind public to be wary of fraudsters

OPP remind public to be wary of fraudsters

Current 2022 reported losses are $362 million, with three months left in the year
Stolen Bobcat mini loader returned to victim

Stolen Bobcat mini loader returned to victim

The recovered Bobcat valued at approximately $80,000; the investigation is ongoing
OPP offers tips to avoid wildlife collisions

OPP offers tips to avoid wildlife collisions

Most dangerous conditions occur in October and November, which is peak breeding season for deer
Two local drivers found asleep at wheel, charged with impaired

Two local drivers found asleep at wheel, charged with impaired

One of them was in possession of a large quantity of money, cocaine and fentanyl, which were seized by officers, police say