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UPDATE: 65-year-old killed in Highway 17 head-on collision

UPDATE: 65-year-old killed in Highway 17 head-on collision

Victim from Elliot Lake pronounced dead at the scene, while three others taken to hospital
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Machete, $30K in suspected drugs seized during traffic stop

Machete, $30K in suspected drugs seized during traffic stop

OPP say officers pulled over the vehicle going twice the speed limit in Garden River First Nation
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As cases climb, OPP urges public to report impaired drivers

As cases climb, OPP urges public to report impaired drivers

'Unfortunately, an increasing amount of impaired drivers have continued to endanger the lives of those on our roads and waterways'
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OPP stress safety after spike in 'senseless' motorcyclist deaths

OPP stress safety after spike in 'senseless' motorcyclist deaths

Excessive speed, loss of control and improper passing are among the driver actions behind the crashes
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U.S. driver on Hwy. 17 had open bottle of whisky in the car: OPP

U.S. driver on Hwy. 17 had open bottle of whisky in the car: OPP

37-year-old from Wisconsin was pulled over Thursday night in North Shore Township
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Tipster leads Sudbury police to wanted federal offender

Tipster leads Sudbury police to wanted federal offender

Greater Sudbury Police say Tyler Closs, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, was captured thanks to a community member who spotted him in town and phoned authorities
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Three charged with first-degree murder in Batchewana stabbing

Three charged with first-degree murder in Batchewana stabbing

Two of the three suspects were arrested initially and then re-arrested after the 19-year-old victim was taken off life support
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Wanted federal offender has ties to northern Ontario

Wanted federal offender has ties to northern Ontario

26-year-old Tyler Closs, a man well-known to Greater Sudbury Police, is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching his statutory release
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Propane explosion rips apart RV at northern campground

Propane explosion rips apart RV at northern campground

65-year-old man sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries from Saturday blast
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Youth hockey player will testify at Sudbury cop's trial

Youth hockey player will testify at Sudbury cop's trial

The 12-year-old player involved in the charges against GSPS Const. Melisa Rancourt will testify at her trial, scheduled for Sept. 17 and 18
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