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Awareness is key in fighting cybercrime, say police

Awareness is key in fighting cybercrime, say police

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to discuss online behaviours and provide tips to their children on how to stay safe online
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Fatality on Orillia highway part of deadly long weekend: OPP

Fatality on Orillia highway part of deadly long weekend: OPP

The OPP responded to 419 motor vehicle collisions, with 72 of the crashes resulting in injuries; More than 6,000 traffic charges were laid
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Orillia OPP officers' efforts likely saved man's life: SIU

Orillia OPP officers' efforts likely saved man's life: SIU

A 30-year-old man suffered a serious, self-inflicted injury during July standoff with OPP; SIU has terminated its investigation
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Single-vehicle crash into a tree leaves one dead in Bracebridge

Single-vehicle crash into a tree leaves one dead in Bracebridge

Peterson Road in the area of Uffington Road in Bracebridge is currently closed while OPP investigate
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Speed leading cause in fatal motor-vehicle collisions, OPP report

Speed leading cause in fatal motor-vehicle collisions, OPP report

OPP encourage those travelling over the long weekend to share the road safely, wear seatbelts, and drive sober
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Family concerned for well-being of missing senior <b>(Update: located)</b>

Family concerned for well-being of missing senior (Update: located)

Man was last seen walking on Highway 93 and has family connections in Midland/Collingwood area, police say
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OPP warn about perils of phishing and ransomware attacks

OPP warn about perils of phishing and ransomware attacks

As digital technology advances, the cyber realm becomes easier for criminals to exploit and extort victims; OPP offers tips, help
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Missing a bike? OPP may have it

Missing a bike? OPP may have it

Georgian Bay OPP detachment has several that were either seized as stolen property or turned in by members of the public
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Dozens of headstones vandalized at Orillia cemetery <b>(4 photos)</b>

Dozens of headstones vandalized at Orillia cemetery (4 photos)

Vandalism occurred sometime between Friday afternoon and Monday morning, police say
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Police seek more info on crash that killed pedestrian

Police seek more info on crash that killed pedestrian

Kawartha Lakes OPP would like to speak with the driver of a vehicle that picked up the man prior to fatal crash
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