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Hiker finds human remains in Gravenhurst: OPP

Hiker finds human remains in Gravenhurst: OPP

Police say there is no threat to public safety
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Suspected fentanyl found after vehicle lands in ditch: OPP

Suspected fentanyl found after vehicle lands in ditch: OPP

The 48-year-old man faces impaired, possession charges
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Fire destroys $200,000 Sea Ray at Midland marina

Fire destroys $200,000 Sea Ray at Midland marina

Plumes of heavy black smoke could be seen across Midland harbour; OPP say the fire is not suspicious
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Police issue dangerous drug alert following two fatal overdoses in 24 hours

Police issue dangerous drug alert following two fatal overdoses in 24 hours

Barrie police continue to investigate, but say it appears to be a synthetic opioid, green in colour, and requires multiple Narcan applications
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'How you drive is everyone's business,' OPP warn

'How you drive is everyone's business,' OPP warn

From May 18-24, it's Canada Road Safety Week; OPP say 'staggering' number of innocent people killed each year on roads due to dangerous, careless driving
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Tips help Orillia OPP nab impaired driver in local parking lot

Tips help Orillia OPP nab impaired driver in local parking lot

Search resulted in the seizure of a quantity of a substance believed to be fentanyl, police say
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Sleepy drive-thru patron accused of impaired driving

Sleepy drive-thru patron accused of impaired driving

The driver and passenger were reportedly intermittently sleeping while in line; Passenger also charged with possession of cocaine, opioids
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ATV operator injured in collision, faces impaired charges

ATV operator injured in collision, faces impaired charges

Two separate incidents, that both led to impaired driving charges, occurred between Friday and Sunday, OPP say
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Family found safe in woods thanks to quick-thinking mom, technology

Family found safe in woods thanks to quick-thinking mom, technology

'We’re very happy we had the resources available to dispatch quickly and efficiently for this family,' says official
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OPP Marine Unit nabs alleged impaired driver on Highway 12

OPP Marine Unit nabs alleged impaired driver on Highway 12

Police say the two officers were heading to a different call for service when they observed a vehicle driving erratically on Highway 12
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