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OPP offer tips to stay safe on the water this boating season

OPP offer tips to stay safe on the water this boating season

32 boaters and paddlers died on OPP-patrolled waterways in 2020
Police investigating bird houses damaged by fireworks in Stayner

Police investigating bird houses damaged by fireworks in Stayner

Police say the bird houses appeared to be inhabited at the time and were intentionally destroyed
Barrie police officer found guilty of discreditable conduct for bar fight

Barrie police officer found guilty of discreditable conduct for bar fight

Punishment hearing for two charges under the Police Services Act scheduled to be held in October
Springwater resident charged in Sault Ste. Marie for organizing gathering

Springwater resident charged in Sault Ste. Marie for organizing gathering

Police say two other attendees refused charges and will be receiving a summons as a result
Two teens charged with stunt driving in Meaford

Two teens charged with stunt driving in Meaford

Police say the 17 and 18-year-olds were clocked at over 135 km/h in a posted 80 zone
Impaired charge laid after two-vehicle crash in Meaford

Impaired charge laid after two-vehicle crash in Meaford

The accused's driver's licence is suspended for 90 days
Police arrest suspect connected to two armed robberies of Collingwood businesses

Police arrest suspect connected to two armed robberies of Collingwood businesses

The robberies took place earlier this year, and police have arrested a 39-year-old Collingwood man as part of the investigation
Man missing from Collingwood has been located

Man missing from Collingwood has been located

Police would not confirm whether he was found safe
Area OPP set to kick off Canada Road Safety Week

Area OPP set to kick off Canada Road Safety Week

Officers will be patrolling area roads for enforcement purposes but also to encourage motorists to adopt safe driving practices this long weekend
Police arrest suspected impaired driver after two-car crash in Collingwood

Police arrest suspected impaired driver after two-car crash in Collingwood

The crash occurred last night (May 18) at the intersection of Ontario and Hurontario Street