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OPP warn of cottage rental scam in Muskoka

OPP warn of cottage rental scam in Muskoka

When the renter arrives to check in at the cottage they believe they have rented, it is not a rental at all, OPP say
UPDATE: Distressed swimmer pulled from Balm Beach dies in hospital

UPDATE: Distressed swimmer pulled from Balm Beach dies in hospital

Police say good samaritans rescued the swimmer and transported him to shore
Inmate, guilty of second degree murder, dies at Beaver Creek

Inmate, guilty of second degree murder, dies at Beaver Creek

Gaetan Cote had been serving time at the Gravenhurst federal prison after stabbing a retired carpenter in a 2012 incident in Malton
Ramara Township man nabbed up north with car stolen in Orillia

Ramara Township man nabbed up north with car stolen in Orillia

The 40-year-old man from Ramara Township is facing two charges after OPP investigated a traffic complaint in Almaguin Highlands area
Passenger sustains 'life-altering' injuries in Bracebridge crash

Passenger sustains 'life-altering' injuries in Bracebridge crash

The driver fled the scene but was located by officers at a nearby residence; 29-year-old is now facing multipe charges
Motorcyclist airlifted to Toronto hospital after Ramara crash

Motorcyclist airlifted to Toronto hospital after Ramara crash

Orillia OPP say the motorcycle/motor vehicle crash occurred Friday night on County Road 169 in Ramara Township
Police investigating skid steer theft from construction site in Ramara

Police investigating skid steer theft from construction site in Ramara

Police have requested the help of the public to locate a skid steer reported stolen on Aug. 16
Oro-Medonte man facing impaired charge after Severn Township crash

Oro-Medonte man facing impaired charge after Severn Township crash

The single-vehicle crash occurred on Town Line near Upper Big Chute Road on Thursday night; 63-year-old man facing two charges
Police seize fentanyl, meth during drug bust in Port McNicoll

Police seize fentanyl, meth during drug bust in Port McNicoll

A 38-year-old from Tay Township faces multiple charges as a result of this investigation
Police tight-lipped about deceased male found in woods near Front Street

Police tight-lipped about deceased male found in woods near Front Street

Orillia OPP's Crime Unit is assisting with ongoing investigation; OPP official said there is 'no risk' to public safety