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Theft of unlocked vehicle leads to slew of charges after investigation

Theft of unlocked vehicle leads to slew of charges after investigation

Suspect, 33, arrested at a Wasaga Beach residence, police say
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'Lucky' woman celebrates 106th birthday with music, family

'Lucky' woman celebrates 106th birthday with music, family

Lucille Ellins fell in love with Lake Couchiching almost 100 years ago, and now lives on lake's shore; 'I love it up here. It's peaceful,' she says with a smile
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New hearing ordered for youth-led climate case with area connection

New hearing ordered for youth-led climate case with area connection

TORONTO — Ontario's top court breathed new life into a Charter challenge of the provincial government's emissions target on Thursday, a decision heralded as a major victory for the group of young people who brought the case and others looking to hold
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Emergency services call leads to impaired driving investigation, drug charges

Emergency services call leads to impaired driving investigation, drug charges

Investigation resulted in the seizure of a quantity of drugs believed the be fentanyl
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Beware of 'card-not-present' fraud, other scams: OPP

Beware of 'card-not-present' fraud, other scams: OPP

Police issue warning after dealing with incidents in north Simcoe
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'Particularly tragic' Thanksgiving weekend with 11 deaths on provincial roads

'Particularly tragic' Thanksgiving weekend with 11 deaths on provincial roads

A total of seven vehicle occupants, a pedestrian and three off-road vehicle riders were killed during the long weekend: OPP
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Like playing 'Frogger,' Midland council focuses on downtown traffic flow

Like playing 'Frogger,' Midland council focuses on downtown traffic flow

Four-way stop at Elizabeth St. and Midland Ave. along with request to lower in-town speed limit also raised at council meeting
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Cycle for Hope organizers seek town support to gear up for larger event

Cycle for Hope organizers seek town support to gear up for larger event

‘Premier cycling event in area’ for Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre could be a larger festival, says executive director looking for municipal boost after record-breaking year
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OPP on the lookout after 1959 Austin-Healey stolen from driveway

OPP on the lookout after 1959 Austin-Healey stolen from driveway

OPP providing tips to prevent auto thefts after valuable classic car was taken from an area driveway earlier this month
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‘Contentious’: How Ontario handles politically sensitive requests for government info

‘Contentious’: How Ontario handles politically sensitive requests for government info

The practice is allowed, even though it 'can delay the timely release' of potentially sensitive records, says the Information and Privacy Commissioner’s office
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