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OPP sergeant 'not really loving this weather,' urges caution on roads

OPP sergeant 'not really loving this weather,' urges caution on roads

'It's that time of year, so be ready for winter weather anytime,' says OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt
OPP 'sincerely regrets' anti-Trudeau posts on its social media

OPP 'sincerely regrets' anti-Trudeau posts on its social media

'Ideas shared do not reflect the opinions of the organization,' says OPP official, noting posts were made in error; 'There is no punishment in this matter'
Highway 11 closed after tractor trailer spills load of lumber

Highway 11 closed after tractor trailer spills load of lumber

The southbound lanes are closed in Gravenhurst, say the OPP, noting crews are working to clear the debris
SIU probing death of man bitten by police dog in Midland

SIU probing death of man bitten by police dog in Midland

Man who fled police following weapon call in October died Sunday, SIU says
Man charged following numerous thefts in Gravenhurst area

Man charged following numerous thefts in Gravenhurst area

Gravenhurst man facing nine counts of theft under $5,000; Bracebridge OPP have responded to 99 reports of thefts since June
UPDATE: Early-morning downtown fire deemed not suspicious

UPDATE: Early-morning downtown fire deemed not suspicious

Officials say the cause of the fire, that caused about $50,000 in damages to the vacant downtown building, has not been determined
Teens flee 'celebrating their criminal act' after robbing woman

Teens flee 'celebrating their criminal act' after robbing woman

Police say two males, aged 14 and 15, have been charged following Dunlop Street West break-in and then robbing woman nearby
SIU closes case after woman injured in Barrie police custody

SIU closes case after woman injured in Barrie police custody

Special Investigations Unit says 47-year-old woman suffered hand injury after punching the wall of her cell on June 4
OPP find 2 drivers asleep behind wheel in separate incidents

OPP find 2 drivers asleep behind wheel in separate incidents

Both motorists, a 31-year-old female and a 57-year-old male, face impaired driving charges, say OPP
Penetanguishene driver suffers life-threatening injuries in rollover

Penetanguishene driver suffers life-threatening injuries in rollover

56-year-old sent to Toronto-area trauma centre after single-vehicle crash in Tiny Township