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Attempted murder charge withdrawn against former Borden soldier

Attempted murder charge withdrawn against former Borden soldier

Father had been accused of trying to kill his baby; Crown says there was 'no reasonable prospect of conviction,' leading to 'very difficult decision' to withdraw charges
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Pickup driver sought for 'suspicious behaviour' in Bracebridge

Pickup driver sought for 'suspicious behaviour' in Bracebridge

Man tried to speak to two girls repeatedly as they walked along street on Saturday; OPP seeking public's help to identify the suspect
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Injured driver charged after vehicle leaves road, flips

Injured driver charged after vehicle leaves road, flips

Police, emergency crews respond to single-vehicle crash in Muskoka Lakes Township; Bracebridge driver faces impaired charges
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Motorcyclist killed after leaving road, crashing into bulldozer

Motorcyclist killed after leaving road, crashing into bulldozer

Police say a 29-year-old was killed in Saturday evening crash in the Township of Muskoka Lakes
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UPDATE: SIU investigating self-inflicted gunshot death

UPDATE: SIU investigating self-inflicted gunshot death

Attempts were made to negotiate with the man over several hours, SIU says
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Police seize $25K in drugs from Orillia residence

Police seize $25K in drugs from Orillia residence

Two people facing charges after search warrant executed Friday morning
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Angus man accused of child sexual exploitation, luring

Angus man accused of child sexual exploitation, luring

Police say man travelled to meet young person for sexual purpose, prompting warning to parents to equip kids against 'manipulative offenders online'
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Heading out on an e-bike? Know the laws, warns Orillia OPP

Heading out on an e-bike? Know the laws, warns Orillia OPP

It is vital that users understand the rules and regulations governing their use as well as all safety requirements, says Orillia OPP
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Complaint leads to numerous charges for Gravenhurst man

Complaint leads to numerous charges for Gravenhurst man

Charges include impaired operation, driving without ignition interlock device
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Sex in the city: Orillia man faces charges after romp on front lawn

Sex in the city: Orillia man faces charges after romp on front lawn

Orillia OPP say male, female were engaged in intercourse on a front lawn on Atherley Road; 'It created quite a ruckus in the neighbourhood'
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