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Dufferin OPP Investigate Two-Vehicle Collision In Melancthon That Claimed One Life
Dufferin OPP is investigating a serious two-vehicle collision that claimed the life of one person. At around 10:15 yesterday, police were called to County Road 17 between 3rd and 4th Line in Melancthon. They were joined by Dufferin County EMS and Fire services. Police have not shared many details, except that the perso...
Sep 01, 2024
OPP Urge Road Safety Following Spike In Motorcyclist Deaths This Summer
OPP across the province are urging motorcyclists and motorists alike to be alert, be cautious, and avoid risky driving behaviours following a spike in motorcyclist fatalities. They say that 36 motorcyclists have died on OPP-patrolled roads this year, up from 23 fatalities from the same time last year. Police also say t...
Aug 11, 2024
Dufferin OPP Recover Two Stolen Vehicles During Traffic Stop
Dufferin OPP was able to recover two vehicles that were reported stolen. On Thursday, members of the Community Street Crime Unit, along with the Canada Border Services Agency, conducted a traffic stop, which resulted in the discovery of two vehicles taken from the Toronto area. Police are requesting that anyone with in...
Jul 28, 2024
Driver Facing Speeding, Impaired Driving Charges Following Traffic Stop In Mono
Dufferin OPP has charged a Thornbury resident following a traffic stop in the Town of Mono. Just after midnight on Wednesday, police stopped a vehicle at Highway 10 and First Street that had been travelling clearly over the speed limit. While officers spoke with the driver, it was determined that they were impaired by ...
Jul 27, 2024
Loretto Resident Wins $50K On Instant Ticket
A Loretto resident is $50,000 richer after winning the top prize on the Instant $50K Casino game. Petra Santangelo bought the winning ticket at Tottenham AM PM Convenience on Queen Street. The ticket is available for $50, and the top prize is $50,000.
Jul 20, 2024
Unpleasant Smell From Wastewater Facility And Biosolids Haulage Scheduled
The Town of Shelburne is warning that residents will be noticing unpleasant smells over the next few weeks. According to a post on the Town's X page, formerly known as Twitter, the odours are coming from the wastewater treatment facility. They also say that there is a biosolids haulage scheduled and that it will take a...
Jun 24, 2024
NVCA Warns Heavy Rainfall Creates Unsafe Flow Conditions On Waterways
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority says that local watercourses are expected to have a higher flow over the next few days. The advisory says it's because of the 25-70 mm of rain that fell over the weekend. The NVCA says that safety hazards exist around all bodies of water, as there is a high risk of life-thr...
Jun 24, 2024
Grey Bruce OPP Looking For Auxiliary Officers
Grey Bruce OPP is looking for Auxiliary Members to join their team. The detachment says if you wish to join, spots are now open to join the Grey Bruce OPP Auxiliary Unit. A release from the service says the unit is a group of dedicated volunteers who work with regular OPP officers to ensure safety and well-being for On...
Jun 01, 2024
Barrie Man Charged Following Nottawasaga OPP Investigation Into Intimate Partner Violence
Nottawasaga OPP says that a 39-year-old man from Barrie is facing several charges after police executed a warrant related to intimate partner violence. On May 2, the Crime Reduction Unit, along with Barrie Police, executed a warrant at a residence in Barrie. - Assault causing bodily harm - two counts - Possession of a ...
May 05, 2024
Shelburne Man Wins Lottario $1M Jackpot
A Shelburne man is celebrating winning Ontario's Jackpot after buying a Lottario ticket last month. Bogdan Karwowski won just over a million dollars in the April 13th Lottario draw. The man, who works in the automotive industry says that he normally buys tickets for the lottery every week, says "This is my first b...
May 03, 2024
OPP Investigate Six-Vehicle Crash On Hwy 400 That Claimed The Life Of One Person
OPP from Aurora are continuing their investigation into a six-vehicle collision that happened on Highway 400 in Innisfil. The crash happened Friday evening on the 400 near Simcoe Road 89. A witness reported a road rage incident between two vehicles in the southbound lanes of the 400, that resulted in the initial collis...
Apr 28, 2024
Caledon OPP Asking For Witnesses To Serious Collision To Come Forward
Caledon OPP are currently investigating a serious collision that happened on Friday. Just after 7 a.m. Friday, police were called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of King Street and Mississauga Road. One person was air-lifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious life-altering injuries. Sections of bot...
Apr 28, 2024
Brampton Driver Charged After Refusing To Provide Breath Sample During Traffic Stop
Caledon OPP has charged one driver for refusing to comply during a traffic stop. Police were called to Highway 10 near Charleston Side Road on the evening of April 19th, to respond to complaints from a concerned motorist about another driver's behaviour. A 38-year-old from Brampton is charged with refusal to comply wit...
Apr 27, 2024
Six Charged Following Single-Vehicle Collision in Caledon
Caledon OPP says that six people were taken into custody after a single-vehicle collision. Police were called to the collision at around 5 a.m. yesterday on Mississauga Road near Olde Base Line Road, which was investigated as a failure to remain. Mississauga Road between Olde Base Line Road and The Grange Sideroad was ...
Mar 31, 2024
OPP Charge Man With Weapons-Related Offences After Gunshots Heard In Caledon
A 23-year-old Caledon man is now facing weapons-related charges after an investigation by OPP. On Wednesday afternoon, police responded to reports of gunfire heard in the area of Dominion Street and Forks of the Credit Road in Caledon. When OPP officers arrived, they were able to take a suspect into custody without inc...
Mar 29, 2024
Dufferin OPP Investigate Fatal Collision In Mono
Dufferin OPP says that one person has died and four others suffered injuries following a two-vehicle collision on Airport Road in Mono. Police say that the crash happened just before yesterday just before 4 p.m. The collision happened on Airport Road near County Road 7 and Sideroad 5. A 20-year-old man from Scarborough...
Mar 23, 2024
Two Kids Treated For Minor Injuries After Being Struck By Car In Markdale
Two kids suffered minor injuries after being struck by a car in Markdale. Grey Bruce OPP say they received a report of a collision between a vehicle and two pedestrians at the intersection of Toronto Street North (Highway 10) and Grey Road 12 just after 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Two kids -- ages six and 11 -- were t...
Mar 22, 2024
Two Men Charged With Drug And Weapons Offences Following Failing To Stop For Traffic Stop
Caledon OPP says that what started as a vehicle stop ended with drug and weapons-related charges. On Thursday at around 11 a.m., police attempted to stop a vehicle during traffic enforcement efforts on Highway 10, when a vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle in question was later found after it was involved in a collisio...
Mar 02, 2024
Orangeville Man Charged With Impaired Driving After Registering Over Three Times The Legal Limit
Caledon OPP has charged an Orangeville man with impaired driving-related offenses after a call from a concerned driver. Just after 1 a.m. yesterday, police found the vehicle in question on Highway 9 near The Gore Road, and found that the driver was impaired by alcohol, and subsequently arrested. The 58-year-old man fro...
Feb 25, 2024
Burlington Teen Charged With Impaired Driving In Midland
Southern Georgian Bay OPP have charged a 17-year-old with impaired driving following a call from another driver. At around 1:30 yesterday morning, a driver reported seeing a vehicle failing to stop for a stop sign, and then end up in a ditch at the intersection of Brunelle Sideroad and Fuller Drive in the Town of Midla...
Feb 19, 2024
No Injuries Reported After Farmhouse Fire In East Garafraxa
Dufferin OPP is looking for information after a structure fire in Ease Garafraxa. Police and emergency services were called to the fire just before noon yesterday at a farmhouse on 11th Line. When officers arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported. The blaze caused 11th Line to be closed...
Feb 19, 2024
Dufferin OPP Charge Two With Impaired Driving, One Receives Additional Charges
Dufferin OPP has charged two separate drivers with impaired operation and other driving offenses. On February 2nd, officers were conducting a RIDE spot-check on Centennial Road at Tideman Boulevard in Orangeville. One driver, a 46-year-old from Orangeville, was stopped and charged with impaired driving for having a blo...
Feb 10, 2024
Town Of Caledon Presents Mobile Museum And Information Sessions For Black History Month
The Town of Caledon is announcing that in honour of February being Black History Month, it will be presenting a mobile museum. The museum will be hosted by the Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum. It will be in four different locations during the month, from 10 am until 3 pm each day: - Saturday, February 3 - Caled...
Jan 29, 2024
Nottawasaga OPP Search For Suspect After Sex Assault In Alliston
Nottawasaga OPP is asking for the public's help as they investigate a sexual assault that happened in New Tecumseth. The incident happened in the area of Victoria Street and Paris Street in the Town of Alliston on Friday, between 4 and 430 that afternoon. It's said that the victim was working at a local business when a...
Jan 28, 2024
Georgian College President 'Disappointed' In Government Announcement To Cap Permits For International Students
The president of Georgian College says he's disappointed with the federal government's new cap on international student intake. The cap on the number of study permits is going to be reduced by 35% federally, and reflected by each province's population. Based on Ontario's population, it means that the number of new inte...
Jan 27, 2024