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OPP urges water safety this long weekend

OPP urges water safety this long weekend

Southern Georgian Bay OPP warns people not to operate vessels while impaired
Police on the lookout for 'Move Over' violations this weekend

Police on the lookout for 'Move Over' violations this weekend

OPP laid nearly 900 charges in 2021 against drivers 'who showed a complete disregard for the safety of emergency personnel'
Man charged after destroying part of Muskoka marina

Man charged after destroying part of Muskoka marina

A video posted online shows a man in an excavator destroying one of the marina's primary buildings on Lake Rosseau
Police tight-lipped about fatal Bracebridge shooting incident

Police tight-lipped about fatal Bracebridge shooting incident

OPP say a 56-year-old male was found deceased at the residence, while a 52-year-old female was airlifted to Toronto with 'life-threatening' injuries
One dead, one hospitalized after shooting in Bracebridge: OPP

One dead, one hospitalized after shooting in Bracebridge: OPP

According to the OPP, this is an 'isolated incident. There are no concerns for public safety'
Area grandma duped out of $6,000 in 'emergency' scam: OPP

Area grandma duped out of $6,000 in 'emergency' scam: OPP

Police warn of several scams operating in region, make appeal for help in tracking down one of the suspects
Police respond to 219 calls for service over the past weekend

Police respond to 219 calls for service over the past weekend

Separate incidents resulted in multiple charges
UPDATE: Police identify local man involved in overnight crash

UPDATE: Police identify local man involved in overnight crash

76-year-old Tiny Township died after failing to negotiate turn where Fuller Avenue meets Harbourview Drive
Quebec man charged in connection with local grandparent scam

Quebec man charged in connection with local grandparent scam

Suspect, 24, facing numerous fraud-related charges, including fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Driver airlifted to Toronto after 'serious' ATV crash in Severn

Driver airlifted to Toronto after 'serious' ATV crash in Severn

The lone rider was ejected after a rollover that occurred Saturday night near Taylor Line in Severn Township, say Orillia OPP