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Oro-Medonte man among several impaired drivers facing charges

Oro-Medonte man among several impaired drivers facing charges

The 25-year-old was charged after witnesses reported seeing his vehicle collide with a concrete construction barrier Friday night, police say
Downed hydro lines cause Hwy 11 to shut down in both directions

Downed hydro lines cause Hwy 11 to shut down in both directions

The incident began this afternoon at around 3 p.m. and as of 9:30 p.m. Hydro One crews are still trying to rectify the issue; both sides of highway remain closed
Suspect sought in attempted robbery in Bracebridge

Suspect sought in attempted robbery in Bracebridge

Incident took place early Friday morning at Circle K; OPP say suspect was dressed in black and had face, head covered
Bracebridge OPP officer facing pair of criminal charges: SIU

Bracebridge OPP officer facing pair of criminal charges: SIU

Officer charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon after incident at CPR railway yard in July, officials say
Driver charged in summer crash that killed elderly couple

Driver charged in summer crash that killed elderly couple

Brampton man charged with two counts of dangerous operation causing death in relation to July collision
Orillia OPP release sketches of 'persons of interest' in sex assault

Orillia OPP release sketches of 'persons of interest' in sex assault

The sexual assault was reported just after midnight Sept. 9 in the area of Monck and Kirkfield roads in Sebright, police say
'No one else would help': Local OPP officer rescues injured owl

'No one else would help': Local OPP officer rescues injured owl

The screech owl, which is blind in one eye, is being nursed back to health by The Owl Foundation; 'I just care so much about our wildlife,' officer says
Firefighters battle transport truck fire near Bradford

Firefighters battle transport truck fire near Bradford

Heavy black smoke from transport truck fire could be seen for miles
Fourth person charged in Gravenhurst break and enters

Fourth person charged in Gravenhurst break and enters

Police continue to investigate incidents that occurred in October and November
Tip from the public leads to impaired driving charges: OPP

Tip from the public leads to impaired driving charges: OPP

The 63-year-old Severn Township man was charged with impaired, had his licence suspended for 90 days and lost his vehicle for seven days