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Transport slides backwards down Mile Hill

Transport slides backwards down Mile Hill

It sideswiped a car, but nobody was hurt, say police
Police looking for wanted woman accompanied by rabbit

Police looking for wanted woman accompanied by rabbit

She also has neck tattoos
Tractor trailer jackknife closes Highway 17 at Mile Hill (1:25 a.m. update: reopened)

Tractor trailer jackknife closes Highway 17 at Mile Hill (1:25 a.m. update: reopened)

Estimated duration of road closure unknown and no detour is available
Two guys found near damaged vehicle. Charges ensue

Two guys found near damaged vehicle. Charges ensue

Intoxication charges
Problem bears

Problem bears

Responding to nuisance bear calls utilizes a significant amount of police resources
Structure fire closes Highway 17 near Bruce Mines (6 Photos)

Structure fire closes Highway 17 near Bruce Mines (6 Photos)

Motorists reported seeing smoke shortly after 3:30 p.m.
Female charged with uttering threats, obstructing justice and more

Female charged with uttering threats, obstructing justice and more

She'll appear in court on June 6
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

On April 18, 2017, shortly before 12 p.m., members of the East Algoma OPP responded to a traffic complaint of vehicle on Highway 17 with a damaged back end and possible expired sticker
Buckled up? You could be fined between $200 and $1,000 if not

Buckled up? You could be fined between $200 and $1,000 if not

You can be fined for having a broken seatbelt, even if it is not being used when you're stopped by police
One dead in Highway 17 crash (update: highway open)

One dead in Highway 17 crash (update: highway open)

The highway remains closed from Wawa to White River