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OPP helicopter used to rescue hikers from ice floe near Tobermory

OPP helicopter used to rescue hikers from ice floe near Tobermory

Hikers had drifted almost 3 km from shore; OPP helicopter was able to hover above the hikers and make a daring ice rescue, returning both people safely to shore
Vehicle stolen from Orillia recovered by OPP in Everett

Vehicle stolen from Orillia recovered by OPP in Everett

Two people were apprehended at the scene and a third person was collared after a brief foot chase, OPP says
Billboard campaign marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Billboard campaign marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

OPP initiative aims to draw awareness of human trafficking
Traffic stop leads to impaired driving charges for area man

Traffic stop leads to impaired driving charges for area man

Bracebridge man charged
13-year-old killed by train in Springwater: OPP

13-year-old killed by train in Springwater: OPP

Incident happened Sunday morning near Baldwick Lane and Highway 90; Investigation is ongoing
Barrie police plan to permanently equip officers with body cameras

Barrie police plan to permanently equip officers with body cameras

'It allows us the ability to truly capture what we’re experiencing,' said staff sergeant
Gravenhurst man located with shopping cart full of stolen goods: OPP

Gravenhurst man located with shopping cart full of stolen goods: OPP

Police say the accused was also charged on Feb. 13 for shoplifting
Three people seriously injured in three snowmobile collisions

Three people seriously injured in three snowmobile collisions

OPP and paramedics responded to three separate single-vehicle snowmobile collisions in less than 24 hours
OPP nab two impaired drivers within an hour

OPP nab two impaired drivers within an hour

OPP received call from a citizen and, upon investigation, found a vehicle in the ditch; 23-year-old was subsequently charged with impaired
Missing Tiny Township man, 92, found dead

Missing Tiny Township man, 92, found dead

Just before 11 a.m., the body of Gabriel Rolland was located outside a residence approximately one kilometre from his home