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Swimmer killed after being struck by a boat on Lake Rosseau

Swimmer killed after being struck by a boat on Lake Rosseau

The 48 year-old man had been swimming, equipped with a visibility marker, when he struck by a vessel; life-saving efforts were not successful
Orillia man facing multiple charges after fiery crash in Midland

Orillia man facing multiple charges after fiery crash in Midland

Police say the 25-year-old driver tried to pass another vehicle on the shoulder of Highway 12, prompting a roll-over that led to the vehicle catching fire
OPP warns of 'violent extortion' scam

OPP warns of 'violent extortion' scam

Scammers use intimidating, threatening text messages to target people, police say
Officer acted 'lawfully' in Severn Bridge shooting: SIU

Officer acted 'lawfully' in Severn Bridge shooting: SIU

Man was shot with Anti-Riot Weapon Enfield in March
Penetang man charged in relation to series of break-ins, thefts

Penetang man charged in relation to series of break-ins, thefts

Police arrested the 23-year-old suspect early Friday morning after he was spotted on Main Street before fleeing into a nearby home
Southern Georgian Bay OPP lays charges for marine offences

Southern Georgian Bay OPP lays charges for marine offences

Eleven tickets issued to those not wearing life-jackets on area waterways
Southern Georgian Bay OPP reports 147 collisions in May and June

Southern Georgian Bay OPP reports 147 collisions in May and June

Detachment also charged 15 people with impaired driving during those two months
Midland man seriously injured in crash in Tiny

Midland man seriously injured in crash in Tiny

Incident followed initial collision in which vehicle hit utility pole on Balm Beach Road
Complaints lead to impaired charges in Georgian Bay Township

Complaints lead to impaired charges in Georgian Bay Township

Toronto man charged after being stopped on Hwy. 400 near Gibson Lake Road
New hours at OPP satellite office in Penetanguishene

New hours at OPP satellite office in Penetanguishene

Office will be open Tuesday to Thursday only